Aperitivo
Aperitivo
Aperitivo is the Italian term for a drink intended to stimulate the appetite before a meal. Derived from the latin word aperire, meaning means “to open”, the tradition favours drinks that are light, dry or bittersweet. Examples of drinks that can be enjoyed as aperitivo include Aperol Spritz, Campari Soda, Prosecco and the Negroni.They are generally low in alcohol and served with light snacks like nuts, olives, cheese or charcuterie.
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New York Sour
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French Martini
A French Martini is a sweet and tart cocktail made with vodka, pineapple juice and Chambord (French black raspberry liqueur).
Espresso Martini
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Sangria
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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.
Kir
A Kir is a common French cocktail made with 9 parts of white wine and 1 part blackcurrant liqueur (crème de cassis).
Bellini
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Pornstar Martini
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