Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Made in Austria for three generations by the Purkhart family, Nux Alpina steeps fresh green walnuts in brandy and then infuses the spirit with spices and alpine botanicals. It’s a natural match with brown spirits or sipped solo after dinner as a digestif. The gorgeous bottle makes it extra gifty, to boot.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 19, 2023

They make great digestifs, aperitifs, and low-ABV shots, and they can take cocktails from so-so to phenomenal. Its experimentation knows no bounds, boasting a vast selection of spirits and liqueurs like California Shochu, Dry Rye Reposado Gin, Green Chile Vodka, and this Spiced Pear Liqueur.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 17, 2024

He devised the cocktail to accompany shellfish, with a gin-based spirit mixed with fruits and spices. Gin and Tonic A drink so straightforward that its name almost entirely contains its full recipe, the classic gin and tonic is about as clean and refreshing as a summer cocktail can get. RS Gin and Tonic 2 oz.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Let’s face it: Brandy isn’t exactly hot right now. But when it comes down to it, brandy is just distilled wine made from grapes, apples, pears, and the like. Pisco, found in Peru and Chile, is unaged brandy made from grapes, so it’s clearer in color compared to aged versions. See Recipe The Japanese Cocktail Created in the U.S.,

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The Whisky Exchange

JANUARY 6, 2023

Sherry in particular, with its flavour enhancing powers of umami, makes a great stand-in for gin or whisky. Bamboo Fills a Martini-shaped hole without the large helping of gin. 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.

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