VinePair

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Liqueurs are some of the most versatile and valuable players in the drinks game. They make great digestifs, aperitifs, and low-ABV shots, and they can take cocktails from so-so to phenomenal. That said, there are many liqueurs on the market that are cloying, unbalanced, or just plain odd.

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Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Liqueur , Red Wine , Vodka Banfi Rosa Regale Vampire’s Delight Ingredients 1 oz. Rum , Vermouth Diplomatico Rum Blood Moon Negroni Ingredients 1 Part Diplomatico Mantuano 1 Part Sweet Vermouth 1 Part Bitter Italian Aperitif Grapefruit Peel Preparation Add ingredients into an ice filled mixing glass and stir to combine/chill.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

The first indication of wine appears in 5,000 BCE, and the word “aperitif” first shows up in writing in the 5th century CE. The distillation of medicinal liqueurs, emergence of punch and bitters, and commercialization of vermouth followed from 1500 CE to 1796 CE. By 1806, the word “cocktail” appeared in print.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2024

Resting Spritz Face A base of two types of bitter Italian liqueurs meet up with citrus and passion fruit. Spritz Awakening An equal pour of aperitif wine Cocchi Americano and Bigallet China-China topped with dry sparkling wine makes this spritz recipe a refreshing pre-prandial option.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2024

until 2003), hauling pounds of fruit up to her third-floor Brooklyn walk-up to craft small batches of liqueur. Cassis , a modern take on the classic liqueur, which Petach now makes in her Hudson Valley facility and tasting room. It’s less syrupy than most liqueurs, with a more drinkable, aperitif quality.

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 22, 2024

The drink also begs for experimentation with different bitter aperitifs, like St. George Bruto Americano or Contratto Bitter, and orange liqueurs such as Solerno Blood Orange. Gin , Liqueur , Vermouth Lucien Gaudin Cocktail Ingredients 1 oz. Campari ½ oz. Cointreau ½ oz.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

oz. .” – Renato Tonnelli Photo by Dante NYC Gin , Liqueur , Sherry , Vodka Dante’s Appletini by Beverage Training Director Renato Tonelli Ingredients 1.5 Manzana Verde Liqueur 0.75 Allspice Liqueur.25 Beezwax Belvedere 0.5 Lustao Fino Sherry 0.5 Noilly Pratt Dry 0.5 Dolin Dry 0.5 Verjus 1 oz. Honey Syrup (1:1) 0.125 oz.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Day 1: A Partridge in a Pear Tree Gin , Liqueur A Partridge in a Pear Tree Ingredients 2 oz - Gin 1 oz - Pear Nectar.5oz 5oz - Elderflower Liqueur.5oz The elderflower liqueur adds a delicate floral touch, while the lemon juice adds a lively citrus zing, creating a well-balanced symphony of flavors.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 8, 2024

Umeshu, my hometown aperitif drink, represents the warmth of the home that I miss. The Italian aperitif signifies my new life and chosen family in New York City. “The Prologue is inspired by the opera’s opening scene and the opera music, ‘Home Sweet Home,’ and my New York City story,” says Yamamoto.

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Good Spirits News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Select Aperitivo is a Venetian aperitif created in 1920 in the Castello district at Pilla Distilleries, a place renowned for the art of liquor making.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In fact, Syed nixes the scotch altogether, topping the drink with a float of bittersweet nocino (walnut liqueur). Syed splits the base between mezcal and rye whiskey for added complexity, adding that he likes to use Redwood Empire Rye for its notes of oak and cedar reminiscent of a peaty Islay scotch. rye whiskey 1 oz. Calvados 3/4 oz.

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BarLifeUK

MAY 28, 2024

Second Place: Alistair Bell, Apiary, Brighton ‘Crocus’ 50ml Beesou 30ml Bee Pollen & Saffron Liqueur 3 dash Sarsaparilla Bitters Method: Stir, strain, Tulip Glass. I hope Beesou run the comp again next year, because this year’s debut was a huge success.

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A Bar Above

JUNE 2, 2024

The elusive French liqueur is extremely difficult to find at the moment, requiring quite the treasure hunt through various liquor stores. This amazing liqueur reportedly boasts a secret recipe of 130 ingredients that offers a complex flavor profile of bittersweet earthiness, floral elements, herbal notes, and lemon.

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Bar Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Penrhos Spirits, the family-run artisan gin brand from Herefordshire, is proud to announce this week the launch of two new limited edition gin liqueurs. The liqueurs can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, as an aperitif, in prosecco or champagne, or even as the base of a fruity cocktail.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 27, 2024

Vermut Preparado The beauty of this cocktail is how easy it is to customize it to your tastes, be it with fruit liqueurs or bitter ingredients. Vermouth Flip Chocolate-infused Carpano Antica complements the herbal bitterness of Fernet, while an egg lends a rich and velvety texture, making this the perfect stand-in for dessert.

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VinePair

APRIL 12, 2024

Listen Online Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Tequila White Negroni Recipe Ingredients 1 ¼ ounces Don Julio Alma Miel 1 ½ ounces Ancho Reyes Verde Chili Poblano Liqueur ½ ounce Salers Aperitif ¼ ounce blanc vermouth Garnish: lemon twist Directions Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice. Stir until chilled.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Pineau des Charentes, for those that don’t know, is a regional aperitif of western France consisting of a fortified wine (mistelle or vin de liqueur) that’s made from either fresh, unfermented grape juice or a blend of lightly fermented grape must to which a Cognac eau-de-vie is added and then matured.

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Spiritz

MAY 30, 2024

The interest in wines, liqueurs, bitters and aperitifs among consumers in India, particularly at duty-paid stores at airports, has been evolving. As the consumer footfall is filtered here, brands serve to a target audience with specially curated offerings.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 4, 2024

The focus here is on English products, including local producers of liqueurs, coffee, soda, and even sake made in the UK. The Fig Leaf Colada (Two Drifters pineapple overproof rum, ELLC rum, Kanpai Kumo, Parafente fig liqueur, verjus, chamomile, marshmallow root, and honey cordial — whew!)

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Cheers

JULY 31, 2024

Aperitivos (or aperitifs in France) are the subcategory names attributed to the bitter, crimson-hued pre-dinner liqueur, according to Provi. Made from a bouquet of herbs, spices and fruits, these infused liqueurs are typically produced with lower-ABV distillates or aromatized and fortified wines.

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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. Despite its popularity, there are still many misconceptions about vermouth, one of the most common being that it’s some type of amaro or liqueur.

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VinePair

MARCH 21, 2024

Tequila Don Julio Alma Miel Negroni Picante Ingredients: 1 ¼ ounces Tequila Don Julio Alma Miel ½ ounce Ancho Reyes Verde Chile Poblano Liqueur ½ ounce Salers Aperitif ¼ ounce blanc vermouth Garnish: lemon twist Instructions: Shake all ingredients together. Click here to find the Tequila Don Julio Alma Miel nearest you.

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Drinkhacker

JULY 26, 2024

In fact, Doladira reportedly has a whopping 60% less sugar content than the leading aperitifs. True to the name, Doladira is made with several alpine botanicals including gentian, elderflower, pine, and rosemary, along with rhubarb, plum, and black carrot. There are no artificial additives or added sweeteners. Let’s find out.

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VinePair

MARCH 31, 2024

Fritsch’s “Nouveau Traite de la Fabrication des Liqueurs.” At Sheina Miretska’s Negroni Bar , which has locations in Kyiv and Odessa and in Bucharest, Romania, customers can choose from more than 30 aperitif cocktails, including an on-tap Boulevardier along with tiki, Pornstar, and coconut-flavored Negroni riffs.

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Good Spirits News

JULY 14, 2024

Black Ginger is unlike any spirit or aperitif you have ever tasted. Think along the lines of an aperitif or digestif; concentrated, botanical, spicy and robust ginger, without any bubbles or added sugars. Like a spirit should, Tenneyson can live on your bar cart or your liquor shelf.

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VinePair

JULY 1, 2024

Just as easy to make as they are to enjoy, Spritzes are typically made with a liqueur, Prosecco , and a splash of soda water, creating something that’s not quite wine but not quite a cocktail, either. A mix of their orange aperitif, Prosecco , and a splash of soda water thereby became known as the Aperol Spritz.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 17, 2024

Digestif, aperitif, cold weather cocktail, warm weather refreshment. Mull some cucumber or splash some elderflower liqueur into the mix. Or leave it up to your guests: Whip up a base pitcher of this tangy concoction and then let the improvisations fly with a spread of citrus wedges, liqueurs, salts, and dry pepper spices on the side.

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Good Spirits News

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Poli Negroni is a perfect aperitif, ready to be served in a tumbler, with ice and an orange zest. Poli Negroni is obtained with a balanced blend of Gran Bassano Rosso vermouth, Marconi 42 gin and Super Taurus bitter. GSN’s Remarks: This is a very bitter Negroni that will appeal to those who like pushing the envelope.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Priced at $14, it’s made with Harahorn botanical gin, wine-based Pasubio Amaro and a touch of elderberry liqueur, and served “down” in a smoked-pine scented rocks glass. George Terroir gin, a house-made poblano liqueur, cucumber bitters, topped with Fever Tree Light tonic. The Spicy G&T ($19) combines pine-forward St.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 20, 2024

For the texture lover, Lowlands whiskies can be compared in texture to aperitifs, port, liqueur, and creams. So, let’s take a journey around the clock to each whisky region, and see what kind of scotch whisky is produced in each corner of the country. The Lowlands The Lowlands whisky region offers a soft, smooth, sumptuous spirit.

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Good Spirits News

JANUARY 29, 2024

The botanics are dry, woody and mildly bitter, making this a lovely aperitif. The salinity comes through, but doesn’t overwhelm. Instead, it adds a bright top note while softening the acidity of the wine. A terrific dry vermouth for use in cocktails, while at the same time perfect on its own over a cube of ice with a lemon twist.

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Medium of Mixology

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

A few months back I found myself picking up a bottle of the Italian Liqueur Aperol. This is both a liqueur drink and a gin drink depending on how you decide to categorize it. On the nose it’s a strong bitter citrus mostly from the liqueur. Yet another incoming cocktail for my annual Xmas party!

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Pineau des Charentes, for those that don’t know, is a regional aperitif of western France consisting of a fortified wine (mistelle or vin de liqueur) that’s made from either fresh, unfermented grape juice or a blend of lightly fermented grape must to which a Cognac eau-de-vie is added and then matured.

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Bar Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

High-end Nikkei hotspot Bamboo Mat Stratford has teamed up with Khoosh – the exotic orange bitter liqueur – to create a selection of unique seasonal cocktails for guests to enjoy this summer.

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Good Spirits News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

GSN’s Remarks: We are always on the lookout for new and unusual spirits and liqueurs, and this one really intrigued us. 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. A light mintiness cools the palate, while the slightly bitter herbs cleanse the mouth.

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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. Shake all ingredients as hard as you can with ice.

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Dry Atlas

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Aperitifs Roots Divino Blanco Roots Divino Rosso Wilfred’s This is an interesting category… As complex, bitter-spirits were NOT my favorite early on. Not only can a few dashes change the taste and mouthfeel of your na wine, a few dashes also add layers and complexity to otherwise ordinary mocktails. I grew into them.

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