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Q&A: Rebekah Peppler on Drinking the French Way

Imbibe Magazine

Through transportive imagery and tantalizing recipes, her books take readers into the heart of French gastronomy. My first book, Apéritif: Cocktail Hour the French Way , dove into one of the biggest cultural differences that I came across, which was the apéro culture. When I was writing Apéritif , I did a research trip on vermouth.

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Q&A: Ago Perrone of The Connaught Bar

Imbibe Magazine

Now, for the first time, a new book from Perrone and the team brings the stories and ambiance of the Connaught home to readers, from the high-form technique of its cocktails to its impeccable style. Imbibe: You’ve been with the bar since 2008; what was the inspiration to write this book now? Time for an aperitif!

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We’re Recapping Chilled 100 ELEVATE 2024: The Second Golden Age of the American Cocktail with Dale DeGroff and Ted Breaux

Chilled Magazine

The first indication of wine appears in 5,000 BCE, and the word “aperitif” first shows up in writing in the 5th century CE. Drawing inspiration from vintage bartending books — including Jerry Thomas’s “How to Mix Drinks,” he created 24 cocktails, which were later pared down to a selection of 16.

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Bartenders, Celebrate National Absinthe Day with T.A. Breaux, Research Scientist, Creator of LUCID and Jade Absinthes

Chilled Magazine

The original “Savoy Cocktail Book” (1930) includes dozens of cocktails that call for absinthe. Absinthe was an indelible part of American cocktail culture, an object of global export, and every decent cocktail bar in North America stocked it until 1912; every good cocktail book until Prohibition included it.

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14 things we discovered at Flauer Alassio 2025

The Cocktail Lovers

Like wine but with more subtlety. I was studying some old recipe books about how to extract the fragrance of flowers in cooking and decided to try to use it for drinks. It makes the base for a perfect for a non-alcoholic aperitif, but also works well with a little gin or vodka too. Infusions were important too.

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Arm’s Length has replaced the old Dean’s Lounge in Kellett Street

Australian Bartender

You’ve gotta try their signature Garibaldi, made with Aussie aperitif Rhubi and fresh orange juice. If you’re after something a bit more special, book in for a ‘Supper Soirée’ – a candlelit dinner with a cocktail on arrival, a set menu of the chef’s top picks, and wine pairings for just $95.

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Bobbie’s: A slice of Dante NYC has just landed in Double Bay

Australian Bartender

Bobbie’s French Martini Martinis are a big focus on the drinks list, alongside some twists on classics and aperitifs. The wine list is compact but top-notch, featuring under 50 options with a strong emphasis on Champagne. Bobbie’s has seating for 90 guests and can be booked for private functions for up to 120.