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Exhibit A: Cocchi Americano, an aperitifwine from Italy (actually, two aperitifwines—a bianco and a rosa). The wines are refreshing and bright with ice and a splash of soda, and distinctively useful tools in cocktails. Is it a classic aperitifhighball made with Campari, vermouth, and soda water?
Adonis Simple and low in alcohol, this classic is the perfect aperitif. Endless Spring This mix of aperitif and amaro showcases the glorious strawberry. Styles Upon Styles Bar Miriam in Seattle shares its delicately complex all-time favorite low-ABV highball made with a French aperitif and Topo Chico.
While every category of spirit and aperitifwine has grown and evolved in the past two decades, vermouth has shown a surprising stylistic shift. And contemporary producers are increasingly spreading their creative wings, and discovering the potential of this venerable aromatized wine.
Non-Alcoholic Rent is Way Too Highball Ingredients 1 oz. Grapefruit Soda Preparation Rub lime on the outside of the rim of a Highball glass. Ritual Aperitif Alternative (or San Pellegrino Aranciata) 2 oz. Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wine (such as Surely Brut) (or 1.5 Calm Unflavored, diluted 1 oz. Fresh Pineapple Juice.25
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. We felt a couple rounds of French sparkling wine, Chartreuse-forward cocktails, and glasses of sake were in order. April has been a month of intense uncertainty so far.
Bobbie’s French Martini Martinis are a big focus on the drinks list, alongside some twists on classics and aperitifs. The menu leans towards classic cocktails with a modern twist, featuring negronis and highballs among other vibrant takes on favourites.
Most classic gin cocktails can be categorized into spirit-forward sips (like Martinis and Negronis), sours (like the Gimlet), and highballs (Gin and Tonic). Vesper Martini (gin, vodka, Lillet Blanc) Like the classic Martini, the Vesper features a mix of gin and a wine-based modifier. The most famous gin highball is the Gin and Tonic.
The menu includes both perennial offerings and seasonal specials (all about £15), the latter of which I dipped into with the Pear & Gooseberry Highball, a mix of Nc’nean single malt, Christina’s own crab pear whiskey liqueur, honey fermented crab pear, and Idyll gooseberry soda. 6, a blend of Lakes No.
Served in a coarse salt-rimmed highball glass and topped off with a splash of sparkling water, Tequila Ocho’s dedication to producing unique, agave-forward spirits takes center stage in this summertime sipper. La Paloma Ocho’s Roots Pronounced “ Pah-lo-ma, ” the word means “dove” in Spanish.
When the concept originated in the late 19th century, making a Spritz meant adding a splash of water to wine. Some bartenders run it back to the drink’s original core elements as a White Wine Spritzer, where wine with a splash of soda and a citrus garnish suffice. Will the wine be cheap at the airport?
While selections like white wine and cold beer are obvious, numerous cocktails abound which feel tailor-made for summer sipping. Add ice to a highball glass. 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.
Gins play well with fresh herbs, fruits and produce so they’re a natural choice as a base for more refreshing, citrus-forward cocktails such as highballs, smashes and sours, says All Saints’ Weller. Queen in Miami’s Negroni riff Idol’s Eye, with N3 gin, Campari infused with strawberries and plum wine.
Fortified wines deliver complexity in the same way spirits do without the alcoholic heft. Try subbing 50ml of dry manzanilla for the London dry in your Negroni and you’ll have a great aperitif that’s easier on your head than the original. Strain into a highball glass filled with crushed ice and top with a fresh orange slice.
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. Stir gently, garnish with a mint sprig and serve in a highball glass to enjoy its invigorating taste. Shake well, then strain into a highball or tiki glass filled with crushed ice.
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. Stir gently, garnish with a mint sprig and serve in a highball glass to enjoy its invigorating taste. Shake well, then strain into a highball or tiki glass filled with crushed ice.
This enhances the mouth-feel and presentation of cocktails, offering a fresh and exciting sensory experience, as for example, making a simple yet easy pickled soda out of grapefruit and celery shrub for a delicious riff on a Paloma or herbal soda for a highball. This intensifies the flavours and creates unique textures. .
Move out Campari, there’s a new regal and red aperitif in town. It features a blend of alluring botanicals like bitter orange and gentian, complemented by a dose of something unexpected – Marsala wine, added during this aperitif’s aging process. Savoia brings quite the personality, just like Mom. The result?
Like all Trick Dog menus, The Salty Dog seamlessly integrates non-alcoholic and low-ABV cocktails with higher-octane options, highballs, boilermakers, sherry, beer wine and soda. The Salty Dog features 17 original cocktails, each hand illustrated by Therens (who also contributed original illustrations to the 19 th menu, Tantrick Dog).
If your Thanksgiving celebration is wine all the way, we get it (check out our favorite wines for Thanksgiving here!), Kick off your Thanksgiving cooking this year with the Autumn Sparkler, a seasonal libation brimming with baked apple, pear, and cinnamon flavors and topped off with a sparkling wine float.
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.
By fermenting apples to introduce natural yeasts, it results in a refined blend of Fords Gin, shochu, pink meteor wine, apple blossom, and tundra tea. Corn Yuzu Mule Bruichladdich Classic Laddie, NP hot sauce, very cool cucumber, lime, ginger soda A bright highball that celebrates Seed Librarys collaboration with Noma Projects in Copenhagen.
The drinks are designed not to overpower the dishes, with offerings ranging from aperitifs to drinks replicating wines and kombuchas to naturally complement the seasonal flavours. The drinks will be accompanied by a menu of snacks and small plates rooted in the same seasonal approach as Comptoir De Vie, in a more casual setting.
Liqueurs and Aperitifs: Aperol, St. Glassware: Champagne flutes, wine glasses, highball glasses, and rocks glasses. A well-stocked bar is the cornerstone of any great cocktail experience. Essential Spirits: Vodka, gin, rum, and tequila – consider mid-range brands like Tito’s Vodka or Tanqueray Gin for versatility.
Or a tour of a local vineyard, sampling locally produced wines and learning how to incorporate them into aperitifs. Just as wine complements cuisine, cocktails crafted with local ingredients can elevate a dining experience. Strain into a highball glass filled with ice. blackberry, raspberry) 0.75 Add ice and shake well.
A well-equipped home bar includes specialized implements like channel knives for creating citrus twists, perfect for garnishing a classic whisky highball. Stirring, on the other hand, is preferred for spirit-forward cocktails like those made with red wine or champagne, preserving clarity and preventing over-dilution.
You will inevitably find yourself needing them to effortlessly access a wide range of essential ingredients, from refreshing beer bottles and crucial wine bottles (a key component in many sophisticated cocktails and aperitifs) to various types of mixers and even some specialty liqueurs and syrups.
Of course, you have to try it also in its namesake cocktail, mixed with sparkling wine and soda water, and garnished with a lemon peel. A Spanish, wine-based bitter red aperitivo, this liqueur is fruity and light, and ideal for simple summer highballs. Enjoy as an aperitif or in highballs. Average price: $36 St.
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