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The Magic of Milan in a Cocktail

Chilled Magazine

That is, you can’t get more authentic than sipping an aperitif, an iconic pre-dinner drink, than in the country where it was invented (in America, it’s considered a “pre-game,” a decidedly less-classy affair). The bar program matches the quality of the surroundings, and as I read, they’re “meant to capture the spirit of the country.”

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THE UKBG & JSS INNOVATIVE JAPANESE SPIRIT COMPETITION & MASTERCLASS RETURNS FOR ITS FOURTH YEAR

Bar Magazine

Their variety, complexity and versatility make them an excellent alternative to the other categories, from spirits to wines to aperitifs, as well as perfect ingredients in cocktails. Shochu and Awamori are amongst the oldest alcoholic beverages in the world, yet they are not fully appreciated outside of Japan.

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Ask a Bartender: What Makes a Cocktail ‘Perfect’?

VinePair

Which aperitifs?” Sweet and dry vermouth act as opposite ends of the spectrum while remaining in the same category. How do we determine which amari, when split and blended, are considered perfect together? Which liqueurs?

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Zooz achieves Nightjar listing and dedicated January menu

Bar Magazine

bitter aperitif, truffle & morel infusion. The specially created Nightjar Zooz drinks, each priced at 10, are: Libre Caramelized / Spiced / Citrusy Zooz, 0.0% Forest Fog Bittersweet/ Umami/ Complex Zooz, 0.0%

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BevX 2024: Hilton For The Win

Cheers

Hilton also offers 21 alcohol-free replacement brands covering imported beer, craft beer, sparkling and still wine, tequila, bourbon/whiskey, rum, gin and even cordial, aperitif and vermouth categories. “We The Margarita Royale, created in collaboration with New York cocktail bar Dante.

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Dani Whiteheart: How passion and community drive success at Bar Bellamy

Australian Bartender

Whether guests are stopping in for a pre-dinner aperitif, catching up with friends over a seasonal meal, or making Bellamy their final stop for the night, the bar invites everyone to pull up a stool and relax in good company. Its the kind of place that feels like a home away from home.

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Celebrate World Gin Day with Chilled 100 Bartenders and Plymouth Gin

Chilled Magazine

Complementing Plymouth Gin are Salers Aperitif, and two desert distillates, Mezcal and Sotol. Salers Aperitif ¾ oz. A chamomile-infused Cocchi Americano rounds out the experience with a warming lemon-tea component that’s perfect for porch sipping during a crimson sunset of the Southwest.” Plymouth Gin ¾ oz.

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