Aperitif Brandy Muddling 
Chilled Magazine
DECEMBER 7, 2023
The effervescence from the club soda gives the cocktail a lively and refreshing character, making it perfect for sipping on a warm day or as a delightful aperitif. It combines the deep and rich character of red wine with the fruity sweetness of apple brandy and orange liqueur, resulting in a well-balanced and refreshing drink.
VinePair
DECEMBER 19, 2023
They make great digestifs, aperitifs, and low-ABV shots, and they can take cocktails from so-so to phenomenal. Once you’ve mastered those, try it out in a sessionable Americano or test your muddling skills in an Enzoni. Liqueurs are some of the most versatile and valuable players in the drinks game.
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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.
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. Lightly muddle the mint leaves to wake them up a bit and then fill the glass to the brim with ice cubes. Top with soda water and enjoy. Add ice cubes and shake hard.
Marketview Liquor Blog
JUNE 26, 2023
To start, muddle 3 fresh mint leaves with 1 ounce of simple syrup and ½ ounce of lime juice in a glass. 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.
Marketview Liquor Blog
JUNE 26, 2023
To start, muddle 3 fresh mint leaves with 1 ounce of simple syrup and ½ ounce of lime juice in a glass. 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.
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. In a shaker, muddle orange slices and berries with 1 ounce of syrup. Sherry is a fortified wine, meaning it’s made by adding a distilled spirit, usually brandy, to wine. Manzanilla: Similar to Fino, flor ages Manzanilla.
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