Aperitif Cocktail Culture Wine 
Imbibe Magazine
APRIL 2, 2024
Dave O’Brien’s wine-focused vermouth has its origin story in a great vacation. “On Among the many aspects of Basque culture that O’Brien enjoyed was Txakoli , the dry, white wine made from the Hondarrabi Zuri grape. (A That high-acid, high-mineral, high-salt-content wine is like a Swiss Army knife when it comes to food.
Chilled Magazine
FEBRUARY 10, 2024
The pair discussed the history of the American cocktail and how major U.S. events helped to shape the cocktails of today. The first indication of wine appears in 5,000 BCE, and the word “aperitif” first shows up in writing in the 5th century CE. By 1806, the word “cocktail” appeared in print.
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Chilled Magazine
MARCH 3, 2024
When distilled true to tradition, authentic absinthe embodied a beautiful spirit that made an indelible impression on art and culture, including cocktail culture. For decades, absinthe owned an authentic place in cocktail history and therefore deserves a place in modern cocktail creation.
VinePair
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
These days, vermouth gets more cocktail mileage than ever. 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. All this said, the white-wine-grape-only rule is not cut and dry.
Drinkhacker
JANUARY 4, 2024
A trip to London means plenty of time in pubs, but like any big city, London has a thriving cocktail culture, too. A recent visit here took me to two upscale cocktail bars to sample the city’s latest in drinkdom. Plenty of imbibers were happy to sip on wine or beer in lieu of the more adventuresome cocktails on tap.
Bar Magazine
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Made with 100% natural juice from locally sourced apples and pears, and with a lower ABV and fewer calories, SASSY Cider blends authentic Normandy provenance with contemporary cocktail culture. The brand has positioned its ciders as more than just a simple drink, but the perfect aperitif, alternative to wine or cocktail ingredient.
VinePair
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Wine + Spirits , Brooklyn Right now at Gilly’s , were selling loads of M&Ms ( Mezcal and Montenegro ) and Green Tea shots. With a little citrus and egg white, it turns into a decadent and cloud-like aperitif or digestive treat. Of course, you can never go wrong with a little amaro; we love the Faccia Bruto Alpino.
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