VinePair

DECEMBER 19, 2023

They make great digestifs, aperitifs, and low-ABV shots, and they can take cocktails from so-so to phenomenal. Made from pear brandy and infused with pear juice, cloves, Saigon cinnamon, and cane sugar, this liqueur opens up with baking spice and gingerbread aromas followed up by a smooth dose of peak-season Bartlett pear on the palate.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Like amaro , it was originally touted for its supposed medicinal benefits before it became a popular aperitif, often served as a standalone sipper with the occasional citrus twist. In vermouth’s case, it’s generally fortified with brandy, and then flavored with a bounty of herbs, botanicals, and spices.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 4, 2024

I enjoyed the Orchard Sazerac, made with ELLC Mondrian rye, Burnt Faith British brandy, Kanpai plum, Capreolus 1000 Trees eau de vie, honey, and absinthe, but found it to be driven more by smoke than anise notes. It was straightforward but really lovely and easy to drink. A touch on the sour side, the plum ended up being a bit heavy-handed.

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Good Spirits News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

It’s a fruit brandy at its core, but with the addition of South American berries and essential oils, it becomes something entirely unique. This is a wonderful liquor to pair with a heavier meal in place of a vodka, but also it is a great aperitif to begin a meal.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 17, 2024

-RT Sangria 1 bottle of Gamay, Zinfandel, or Garnacha wine (note: it’s okay to go cheap here) 1/2 cup brandy 1/2 cup cranberry juice 1 tablespoon of sugar summer fruits of choice (start with lemons, limes, and oranges), quartered Vigorously mix the juice, sugar, and cut fruit together in a large container. Add wine and brandy and stir well.

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Drink Me

DECEMBER 22, 2023

This treat is from Tempus Fugit , the California-based company that specializes in rare, historically-inspired spirits, bitters, absinthe, aperitifs, etc. They’re candied and preserved in Kirsch — a double-distilled sour cherry brandy – with a little natural gum Arabic added for texture. The wild cherries are native to Italy.

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The Whisky Exchange

JANUARY 6, 2023

Try subbing 50ml of dry manzanilla for the London dry in your Negroni and you’ll have a great aperitif that’s easier on your head than the original. You could also use a dry, nutty Oloroso and a sweet red vermouth – but you’ll wind up with more of a digestif than an aperitif.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Combine 3 ounces of rye or brandy, ½ ounce of Demerara syrup and 10 dashes of bitters in a glass and stir. It combines the richness of cognac or brandy, the tanginess of lemon juice and a touch of sweetness from orange liqueur. Rinse an Old Fashioned glass with absinthe, then strain the cocktail into the glass.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Combine 3 ounces of rye or brandy, ½ ounce of Demerara syrup and 10 dashes of bitters in a glass and stir. It combines the richness of cognac or brandy, the tanginess of lemon juice and a touch of sweetness from orange liqueur. Rinse an Old Fashioned glass with absinthe, then strain the cocktail into the glass.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Pineau des Charentes — grape juice tempered with young brandy, basically — has been on the rise both as a stand-alone aperitif and as an ingredient in spirit finishing.

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Barina Craft

MARCH 28, 2023

Some mixologists suggest that the French 75 was first made with brandy, not gin, which would certainly be more in line with the tastes of the French. 5 As for being made with brandy, the “75” drink recipe was first made with brandy and gin. French 85 - brandy based along with other similar drinks listed as French 125.

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The Liquor Thing

APRIL 30, 2020

Depending on its quality, neutral alcohol is suitable for a variety of applications - Neutral alcohol is the base for flavored alcoholic beverages such as blended whiskey , cut brandy , some liquors, and bitters. It is also used to make homemade liquors such as limoncello or cassis. It is also used to make vinegar.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JULY 12, 2023

It can range from light and crisp to rich and full-bodied and is typically enjoyed as an aperitif. Sherry is a fortified wine, meaning it’s made by adding a distilled spirit, usually brandy, to wine. Here are some of the most common types of sherry you should know about. Manzanilla: Similar to Fino, flor ages Manzanilla.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JULY 12, 2023

It can range from light and crisp to rich and full-bodied and is typically enjoyed as an aperitif. Sherry is a fortified wine, meaning it’s made by adding a distilled spirit, usually brandy, to wine. Here are some of the most common types of sherry you should know about. Manzanilla: Similar to Fino, flor ages Manzanilla.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Consider upping your Hot Toddy game in a family-oriented setting with the Fiery Caramel Apple Hot Toddy, which employs a joint base of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky and apple brandy. While the bar cannot claim credit for that classic, it can declare itself the birthplace of its namesake tipple, featuring gin, apricot brandy, and lime juice.

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VinePair

JULY 16, 2024

This is why Xila , a funky Mexican aperitif, made its way to our back bar. It’s an incredible aperitif that sips great on its own, but also lends itself to be paired with other spirits. As a person incredibly fond of unaged brandy and agave spirits, the idea of an eau de vie made in Oaxaca was already enticing.

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Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

On its own in qvevri, Kisi can yield a clean aperitif wine that matches fresher cheeses like a chèvre. Georgia’s answer to grappa,” as Nelms describes it, this grape-based brandy is typically unaged, though some producers barrel-rest it for a rye-like profile. I could think of a million salads to pair with it,” Struck says.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Spirits: Vodka: Tito's Handmade Vodka Gin: Tanqueray Gin Rum: Bacardi Superior Whiskey (Bourbon and Rye): Bulleit Bourbon, Rittenhouse Rye Brandy: Hennessy VS Liqueurs and Aperitifs: Amaretto Disaronno, Cranberry Liqueur (e.g., cup brandy (e.g., Pinot Grigio), 1 cup brandy (e.g., Rioja), 1 cup brandy (e.g.,

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Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

From crafting the perfect olive twist to mastering brandy-based drinks and aperol sours, these skills enhance home bartending prowess. This section covers shaking, stirring, and muddling methods, balancing flavors, layering ingredients, garnishing, ice types, and glassware selection.

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VinePair

APRIL 2, 2025

In early March, Draga Culic, founder and CEO of Blacklisted Brandy , attended an International Womens Day pop-up spotlighting female-founded brands in Manhattans Chelsea neighborhood. Thats why she built her brand of artisanal plum, apricot, pear, and quince brandies around inclusion in cocktails rather than as a standalone sipper.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Produced with eau-de-vie, brandy , and heirloom peaches from the heart of Frances Rhne Valley, this French liqueur captures the pure essence of ripe, peak-season peaches from nose to finish. Average price: $50 Le Mon A New-York-born, wine-based, low-ABV (16 percent) aperitif, Le Mon is a nuanced and versatile bar cart staple.

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