aperitif

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Recent Examples of aperitif Yes — Ritual Zero Proof is designed to swap directly for full-proof liquor in any cocktail, classic or experimental, with a lineup that covers whiskey, tequila, gin, rum and aperitif. Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026 The original aperitif has become a fixture at upscale bars, prized for its bitter, citrusy, herbal complexity. Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026 Light on its feet but quietly attuned to questions of grief, memory and make-believe, the film serves as a charming aperitif to kick off this year’s festival — a playful ode to the magic of cinema. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026 Thirty-two of the collared beasties are out there right now, aperitifs in waiting. Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for aperitif
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aperitif
Noun
  • And should the mistral kick up, sip your digestif at the bar on a velvet couch by a crackling fire.
    Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
  • Few zero proof brands attempt to mimic the minty, spicy, bitter profile of a true amaro, which makes Bare’s version a standout for anyone who wants a booze-free digestif or a more complex base for after-dinner mocktails.
    Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • What's more is that the cocktail can be prepped alcohol-free.
    Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
  • He will be required to attend an alcohol treatment program, Laboeuf’s attorney, Sarah Chervinsky, told the AP.
    Pat Saperstein, Variety, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • At busy times there can be a wait for drinks at the Pink Bar, but staff will remember your favourite tipple after a day or two.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • Just like a bartender doles out advice to patrons along with their tipple of choice, the Story Tender gives book recommendations to attendees at the bar.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Noun
  • But people more commonly associate sports with beer, Nesin said, so the World Cup will be a bigger boost to their business than liquor.
    Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
  • One person was taken to the hospital after a fire broke out early Monday at a bar and liquor store in Chicago's Irving Park neighborhood.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Noun
  • Call it fate or family tree, Anna Prillaman was born into the craft and culture of spirits.
    Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
  • And getting the word out that everybody needs to watch and celebrate because the show is going to lift your spirits and bring a smile to your face.
    Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Noun
  • By the time anyone realized that something was wrong, thousands of bottles had already gone missing.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 9 June 2026
  • Her voice startled me, both rough and smooth—like a bottle of whiskey set in front of a princess.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • The cocktail menu blends astrology and biodynamics, with drinks revolving around cosmic rhythms.
    Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
  • During the main competition, presented by the Flair Bartending Association, participants must make five cocktails in six minutes, including one original drink and a Spanish Long Island Iced Tea with vodka, gin, rum, tequila, cognac, sour mix and simple syrup, topped with Coke.
    Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • Playing in the nightcap fireworks game on Memorial Day, Johnson County and Walters State drew a crowd of more than 11,000 people.
    James Burky, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
  • Hit Audubon’s Hotel + Restaurant for steaks, chops, and pasta before grabbing a nightcap paired with live music at its speakeasy, the Midnight Slip.
    Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026

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“Aperitif.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aperitif. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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