Aperitif
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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French Martini
A French Martini is a sweet and tart cocktail made with vodka, pineapple juice and Chambord (French black raspberry liqueur).
Sangria
Sangria is a wine punch or aromatized wine, typically made from red wine, chopped fruit, sweeteners and sometimes brandy or sparkling water. It is typically fruity, sweet and aromatic, with low alcohol by volume, usually between 4.5% and 12% ABV.
Vesper Martini
The Vesper Martini is a cocktail that was originally made of gin, vodka and Kina Lillet, an aromatized...
Espresso Martini
The Espresso Martini, also known as the vodka espresso, is a popular cold, caffeinated alcoholic drink. It blends brewed espresso with vodka, coffee liqueur and simple syrup to give a flavor profile that is bittersweet and strong with a velvety texture.
Hugo Spritz
The Hugo Spritz is an aperitif made from Prosecco, elderflower syrup (or lemon balm syrup), sparkling water and mint leaves. It was created by bartender Roland Gruber in South Tyrol in 2005, a light, floral and bubbly aperitif served over ice in a large wine glass.
Aperitivo
Aperitivo is the Italian term for a drink intended to stimulate the appetite before a meal. Derived from the latin word aperire which means "to open", these drinks can be light, dry or bittersweet.
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.
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.