Kir Royale
Kir Royale
The Kir Royale is an elegant French cocktail made by mixing a small amount of crème de cassis (blackcurrant liqueur) with dry champagne or a sparkling wine such as Cava or Prosecco. The apéritif is light, mildly sweet and bubbly with a red hue. It is sometimes garnished with a lemon twist, typically
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Sangria
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Aperitif
An apéritif 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.
Espresso Martini
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Bellini
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Martini
The Martini is a classic cocktail made with gin (or vodka) and vermouth, garnished with an olive, a lemon twist or both.
Pornstar Martini
The Pornstar Martini is a cocktail made with vanilla flavored vodka, Passoã (passion fruit liqueur), passion fruit purée and vanilla sugar. It is fruity and sweet, often served with a sidecar of chilled Prosecco or Champagne.
Aperitivo
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Aperol Spritz
An Aperol Spritz is an Italian aperitivo cocktail made with Prosecco, Aperol and a splash of soda water. It is vibrant orange in color, with a sparkling texture and a bittersweet taste.