VinePair

JANUARY 7, 2024

Overall, we determined that the bitter profile of aperitifs lends itself best to an NA format, as it’s seemingly easier to mimic without alcohol. The brand suggests enjoying it over ice, but if you’re just dipping your toes into bitter beverages, we recommend tossing in a bit of club soda for a non-alcoholic Aperol Spritz.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 4, 2024

Plenty of imbibers were happy to sip on wine or beer in lieu of the more adventuresome cocktails on tap. 6 English whisky, evaporated chocolate, matcha, and Sauternes wine. Plenty of folks popped in and out of the bar for a quick pre- or post-dinner tipple — and there’s no standing on ceremony here. 6, a blend of Lakes No.

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Moody Mixologist

MARCH 11, 2025

Vesper Martini (gin, vodka, Lillet Blanc) Like the classic Martini, the Vesper features a mix of gin and a wine-based modifier. Get the Clover Club recipe. Tom Collins (gin, simple syrup, lemon juice, club soda) The classic Tom Collins is a tall, refreshing gin cocktail made with lemon juice, simple syrup and club soda.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 17, 2024

While selections like white wine and cold beer are obvious, numerous cocktails abound which feel tailor-made for summer sipping. But in general, a sangria involves a wine mixed in a pitcher with sweet fruits (usually citrus or berry) and a touch of sugar. Add wine and brandy and stir well. But which are best? RL Mojito 2 oz.

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VinePair

APRIL 11, 2024

The Bullshot cocktail — a mid-century, Midwestern beef bouillon-and-vodka boozer — was a staple at Detroit’s Caucus Club, the popular Detroit steakhouse where it was invented in the 1950s by a local ad exec eager to push Campbell’s soup on the liquid lunch crowd.

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Medium of Mixology

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Therefore I found myself looking to take the base recipe and replace the fancy sparkling wine for a more common ingredient. Enter club soda, and the Aperol Fizz. Muck like the liqueur itself it’s best used as an aperitif, and for that it makes for a perfect starter for a cocktail party. Stir lightly to combine.

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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. Their first move?

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Dry Atlas

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The spirit’s popularity was further amplified due to a series of legislative acts that made it easier and more profitable to produce gin rather than beer or wine. oz simple syrup Club soda Lemon wedge or slice for garnish Cherry for garnish (optional) In a shaker, combine the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Top with club soda.

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Tales of the Cocktail

MARCH 1, 2024

Their books include Champagne Cocktails, Deans of Drink, The Soul of Brasil, Spirit of the Cane, The Mixellany Guide to Vermouth and Other Aperitifs , the two-volume award-winning Spirituous Journey: A History of Drink , and most recently The Distiller of London. Tell us about your current job(s).

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

So grab your shakers and join us on this adventure if you have a thirst for knowledge and a passion for the finer pleasures of wine and liquor. To make an Old Fashioned , combine 2 ounces of bourbon or rye, 1 sugar cube, a few dashes of aromatic bitters and a splash of club soda in an old-fashioned glass.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

So grab your shakers and join us on this adventure if you have a thirst for knowledge and a passion for the finer pleasures of wine and liquor. To make an Old Fashioned , combine 2 ounces of bourbon or rye, 1 sugar cube, a few dashes of aromatic bitters and a splash of club soda in an old-fashioned glass.

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Dry Atlas

MARCH 6, 2024

Can we come out with a monthly flavor the way a wine club might? What differentiates a sparkling water from a sparkling aperitif? We want ingredients that you haven’t seen elsewhere used in a brand that hopefully feels like it’s speaking to you in the way you like to be spoken to. It’s been fun.

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VinePair

JUNE 27, 2024

As New York City grew in both population and influence throughout the 1800s, it became a major hub for trade and immigration, which brought new ingredients like vermouth and fortified wines into the nation. See Recipe The Brooklyn Shortly following the Manhattan’s creation, bartenders sought to share the love with the outer boroughs.

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Old Liquors Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2023

At the time, Italy was known for its slightly bitter but much sweeter fortified wine, made possible by the addition of caramel. This was done intentionally to give the beer, wine and liquor industries time to either convert their factories to other uses or sell off their product and equipment. in a variety of forms since the mid-1700s.

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Barina Craft

MARCH 28, 2023

French 75 Drink Recipe Timeline 1921 - The original “75” Cocktail is first published by Harry MacElhone of Ciro’s Club in London with Calvados apple brandy, gin, grenadine and absinthe or Anis-del-Oso. Here’s a quote from 1902: Most punches use a combination of strong liquors and wines, such as gin and champagne.

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PubClub

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Enjoy holiday meals at restaurant Bridges, discovering the rich scents and flavors of the dishes and wines that remind you of the holiday spirit. The bonfire on the patio is lit every evening for the guests to enjoy the sight and a cozy aperitif outside. The fortified town has a strong military background.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

If your Thanksgiving celebration is wine all the way, we get it (check out our favorite wines for Thanksgiving here!), Sitting somewhere between Aperol and Campari on the flavor scale, Select is slightly sweet, delivering citrus fruit and an undercurrent of bitter botanicals that fuse perfectly with Prosecco and club soda.

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VinePair

JULY 16, 2024

This is why Xila , a funky Mexican aperitif, made its way to our back bar. It’s an incredible aperitif that sips great on its own, but also lends itself to be paired with other spirits. —Sarah Kornegay, bar supervisor, The Katharine Brasserie & Bar , Winston-Salem, N.C. Nothing pairs better with a cocktail than a great story.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Finding a bargain in the wine world today can feel like an impossible task. Whether it be an emerging region or a producer that’s flown under the radar, there are still some exciting hidden gems to discover in wine. Adam Urban, general manager, Sidetracked Wine Co. I love the wines of J.C. Chamblee, Ga.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

After living in the shadows of full-bodied reds and luxury sparkling wines, white wine is finally having a moment. Here, we asked sommeliers and beverage pros from across the country to share their go-to white wine regions and bottles that provide a little extra oomph in the glass for the money.

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Imbibe Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In Los Angeles, we’re fortunate enough that must-visit wine regions and drink destinations, such as Santa Barbara and San Diego, are only a couple hours away. In a mere 90 minutes, you’ll enjoy a refreshing aperitif cocktail, a spirited second course, and a dessert drink. But, admittedly, I often take that for granted.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 16, 2024

When the VinePair team isnt busy working at HQ, were in the field doing what we do best: scoping out the best cocktails, wine, and beer in the five boroughs. Sommelier Nikita Malhotra curated a wine list that matches the restaurants seafood-focused fare, but theres a twist: The extensive program exclusively features white wines. (OK,

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Mix That Drink

MAY 18, 2025

The refreshing Aperol Spritz classic cocktail features Aperol, prosecco and club soda for a sparkling bubbly aperitif. Learn how to make it at home! The Aperol Spritz is an iconic cocktail.

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VinePair

MARCH 13, 2025

When the VinePair team isnt busy working at HQ, were in the field doing what we do best: scoping out the best cocktails, wine, and beer in the five boroughs. This month, were also catching up with some of the citys latest openings, from Flatirons buzzy Italian spot Borgo to yet another new Williamsburg wine bar.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Spirits: Vodka: Tito's Handmade Vodka Gin: Tanqueray Gin Rum: Bacardi Superior Whiskey (Bourbon and Rye): Bulleit Bourbon, Rittenhouse Rye Brandy: Hennessy VS Liqueurs and Aperitifs: Amaretto Disaronno, Cranberry Liqueur (e.g., Glassware: Champagne flutes, wine glasses, rocks glasses, and mugs. Vermont maple syrup). Merlot), 0.5

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Liqueurs and Aperitifs: Aperol, St. Sparkling Beverages: Prosecco (like La Marca), Champagne (like Veuve Clicquot), and club soda. Glassware: Champagne flutes, wine glasses, highball glasses, and rocks glasses. Top with club soda. Top with club soda. Top with club soda. Top with club soda.

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 12, 2025

Moiti-Moiti This 50:50 Martini recipe swaps a Corsican aperitif wine for the traditional vermouth, landing it between a Martini and White Negroni. Pegu Club Fitty-Fitty Martini One of the most beloved riffs on the classic.

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VinePair

JANUARY 9, 2025

We found that alcohol-free bitter aperitifs are often the most convincing, as their botanical-driven profiles are more easily replicated than other spirits categories. Of the five expressions available, we most preferred the aperitif alternative, which is a suitable swap for Campari.

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VinePair

APRIL 2, 2025

At best, brandy represents a confusing offshoot of wine and, at worst, a hopelessly uncool catchall for the fiery schnapps and candy-sweet liqueurs that collect dust on the bottom shelf of the liquor store. Georges latest, basil eau de vie, in which a white wine brandy base is redistilled with Genovese and Thai basil.

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