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Review: Lo-Fi Aperitifs Vermouth and Amaro, Complete Lineup

Drinkhacker

The story of Lo-Fi Aperitifs begins in California, where regionally appropriate botanicals are sourced to create various vermouths and an amaro. All of them use wine for the base — even the amaro — which keeps things light and lively, with abv kept in check. Read on for our thoughts. Solid Manhattan fodder, too.

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A Unique Take on the Classic Vesper Cocktail from Bar Continental

Chilled Magazine

In addition to the classic Vesper citrus tasting notes, Bar Continental’s Vesper cocktail features a new savory component – the infusion of Mirepoix Seasoning, a spice mix traditionally used in French cooking, alongside Cocchi Americano aperitif wine. Photo by Emily Dorio Gin , Vodka , White Wine Vesper Ingredients 1 oz.

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Where to Drink Cocktails in San Diego

Imbibe Magazine

In Los Angeles, we’re fortunate enough that must-visit wine regions and drink destinations, such as Santa Barbara and San Diego, are only a couple hours away. Mothership Mothership steers away from the tiki bar trope by infusing its 1,500-square-foot space with immersive sci-fi elements. It’s mixology magic.

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We’re Recapping Chilled 100 ELEVATE: The History of Vermouth 

Chilled Magazine

Vermouth is a fortified wine, distilled spirit added to increase the alcohol proof. Then, various herbs, plants, and species are infused into the base. Sherry is also a fortified wine produced in Spain. Fashionable cafes served it as an aperitif. He sold the wine to larger sherry Producers.

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Day Trip: Rachael Petach, C. Cassis

Imbibe Magazine

We macerate the cold fruit on a base of hybrid rosé wine and water—the temperature and alcohol delay primary fermentation for a DIY cold-soak method. It’s less syrupy than most liqueurs, with a more drinkable, aperitif quality. We have four 300-liter tanks and three 1,000-liter tanks, and each could be at any stage of the process.

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The 7 Best Liqueurs to Gift This Holiday (2023)

VinePair

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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Vermouth Cocktails

Imbibe Magazine

Pom Royale Vermouth Slushie This vermouth and wine slushie is the perfect warm-weather refresher. Rebekah Peppler’s Vermouth Spritz An easy-going mix of blanc vermouth, orange bitters, sparkling wine, and soda. Vermouth Cobbler This cocktail’s simple build perfectly highlights the complex flavor of fortified wine.

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