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Elements: Cocchi Americano Cocktails

Imbibe Magazine

Exhibit A: Cocchi Americano, an aperitif wine from Italy (actually, two aperitif wines—a bianco and a rosa). Is it a classic aperitif highball made with Campari, vermouth, and soda water? Cocchi Americano fits under that last definition. Shared names can sow confusion, as can shared intent. Cocchi Americano rosa 1 oz.

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Beesou Announce Spring In Bloom Competition & Sampling Hubs

BarLifeUK

Before creating your recipe, it is definitely worth reading our interview with Mark Wakefield and spending some time on the brand’s website but here are a couple of facts to kick start your imaginations: 1. Beesou is an all-natural bitter aperitif that is made with, or kissed by, honey.

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Q&A: Rebekah Peppler on Drinking the French Way

Imbibe Magazine

A lot of the aperitif spirits that are made here are made in Provence, or in the south of France. But my interest in diving into it from the Apéritif perspective was to capture the whole of aperitif within France. When I was writing Apéritif , I did a research trip on vermouth. I’m very much of a no-cook apéro kind of person.

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13 to Try: Vermouths

Imbibe Magazine

While every category of spirit and aperitif wine has grown and evolved in the past two decades, vermouth has shown a surprising stylistic shift. 25, drinkpourtal.com Lo-Fi Sweet Vermouth California winemakers have long tinkered in the vermouth category, frequently taking the aperitif in new directions.

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

Chilled Magazine

Even so, with no legal definition for absinthe, we wanted to establish the high ground and stake the claim that authentic absinthe, worthy of the best cocktail programs was distilled from 100% botanicals, with no sugar or fake colors (e.g. Earning the trust of the TTB required months of discussions.

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The Inevitable Rise of Beer Spas

VinePair

Much like wine baths in the early aughts, beer baths have become a full-fledged staple in the world of wellness tourism, and the timing makes sense: With the rise of adaptogenic “social” RTDs, non-alcoholic aperitifs, and even hype-y insulated mugs for staying hydrated, the drinks-wellness Venn diagram often feels like a circle.

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We Asked 20 Sommeliers: What’s the Most Underrated Wine? (2024)

VinePair

It can also be sparkling and the perfect aperitif! The grape suffers from a name that is difficult to pronounce and spell, which definitely contributes to its underrated-ness. With such delicate flavors, Rieslings are perfect for lunch, aperitifs, and for starting off any meal.”

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