VinePair

AUGUST 5, 2025

The drink is bright and bubbly like a Collins and elegant like a French 75, but with the tart, fruity depth of sloe berries instead of botanical gin or bitter liqueur. Add a citrus twist, muddled herbs, a splash of vermouth, aperitif or fruit liqueur, or even a frozen grape garnish, and it becomes instantly elevated.

Bartending

Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 4, 2024

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 1/2 oz.

Aperitif

VinePair

JULY 16, 2024

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.

Bartending

VinePair

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

With a little citrus and egg white, it turns into a decadent and cloud-like aperitif or digestive treat. Edward Hardebeck, head bartender, Corima , NYC The trendiest shot right now, in my opinion, would be the Green Tea shot. Another favorite is the combination of coffee liqueur and mezcal, adding a twist to the classic coffee shot.

Bartending