VinePair

DECEMBER 19, 2023

They make great digestifs, aperitifs, and low-ABV shots, and they can take cocktails from so-so to phenomenal. Once you’ve mastered those, try it out in a sessionable Americano or test your muddling skills in an Enzoni. Liqueurs are some of the most versatile and valuable players in the drinks game.

Liqueur 105

Liqueur Aperitif Digestif Infusions 105

The Whisky Exchange

JANUARY 6, 2023

Lightly muddle the mint leaves to wake them up a bit and then fill the glass to the brim with ice cubes. 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. Top with soda water and enjoy. You can easily scale this recipe up and serve it by the pitcher.

Simple Syrup 52

Simple Syrup Highball Muddling Aperitif 52

Drinkhacker

MAY 17, 2024

A few leaves, muddled in the glass, and I’m halfway to summer. lime juice 2 tablespoons simple syrup club soda 5 leaves fresh mint plus 2 more for garnish slice of lime for garnish Muddle the mint and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Digestif, aperitif, cold weather cocktail, warm weather refreshment. RL Mojito 2 oz.

Simple Syrup 101

Simple Syrup Gin Rum Tequila 101

VinePair

JULY 1, 2024

Its build has been muddled through alterations like swapping low-proof liqueurs for higher-proof spirits or cutting the soda water altogether. The Bottom Line It’s probably possible to Frankenstein a loose definition of whatever the hell a Spritz should look like in 2024: a low-ABV cocktail with wine, bubbles, and an aperitif or a digestif.

Digestif 73

Digestif Bartender Bartending Bitters 73