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Elements: Cocchi Americano Cocktails

Imbibe Magazine

Exhibit A: Cocchi Americano, an aperitif wine from Italy (actually, two aperitif wines—a bianco and a rosa). Is it a classic aperitif highball made with Campari, vermouth, and soda water? And by occupying a spot in the Americano category, the aperitif also sets itself apart from what it isn’t—a vermouth. ” 1 1/4 oz.

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We Asked 22 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Spirit You’ve Added to Your Bar?

VinePair

George’s Valley Gin Empirical Spirits Doritos Nacho Cheese Banhez Destilados de Fruta BroVo Spirits Uncharted Rhapsody American Forest Liqueur Bitter Journey Bing Zhou Mijenta Cristalino Avallen Calvados “The best newly released spirit we’ve added to our bar is Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose Gin. At 20 percent ABV, it holds its weight well!”

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We Asked 18 Bartenders: What’s the Trendiest Shot to Order Right Now? (2025)

VinePair

This is a delicious combination of sweet, smoky, herbaceous, and bitter goodness. It really works well chilled but it’s also just served neat depending on the bartender. With a little citrus and egg white, it turns into a decadent and cloud-like aperitif or digestive treat. Like us bartenders always say, bitter is better.”