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Aperitif
An apéritif (from the Latin word aperire, meaning “to open”) is a style of alcoholic beverage that is light, dry and meant to be drunk before a meal. They contain bitter, herbal or citrusy compounds to activate the taste buds and common choices include fortified wines, liqueur and brut champagne. In France, pastis, Crémant d’Alsace and Champagne are popular, in Italy, vermouth and martini may be served as apéritifs, while Sherry and Madeira are traditional British choices.
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Bellini
The Bellini is an elegant, sparkling wine cocktail created in Venice, which combines Prosecco with white peach purée. It has a light pink hue, displaying fresh fruit notes and a crisp flavor, averaging around 7% ABV.
Kir
A Kir is a common French cocktail made with 9 parts of white wine and 1 part blackcurrant liqueur (crème de cassis).
Whiskey Sour
A whiskey sour is a classic cocktail containing whiskey, lemon juice and simple syrup. Traditionally, it is garnished with a cherry or a lemon wedge, shaken and served straight up or over ice.
Martini
The Martini is a classic cocktail made with gin (or vodka) and vermouth, garnished with an olive, a lemon twist or both.
Americano Cocktail
The Americano Cocktail is a classic Italian aperitif made with sweet vermouth, Campari and soda water. It is a refreshing, bittersweet and bubbly drink that was created in the 1860s by Gaspare Campari at his bar Caffè Campari.
Dirty Martini
A Dirty Martini is a savory variation of the classic Martini cocktail. It is made by adding the juice from a jar of olives (brine) to a standard mix of dry vermouth and gin or vodka.
Spritzer
A wine spritzer is a low alcohol cocktail made by mixing white, red or rosé wine with sparkling or soda water. Aromatic white wines like Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Gewürztraminer are commonly used.
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