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Recent Examples of aperitif
Serve it in a wine glass over plenty of ice for a classic French aperitif, or use it to make a low-ABV spritz by combining equal parts Lillet and grapefruit soda, sparkling wine, or seltzer water.
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Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Enjoy a day at the beach (accessed directly from the property) followed by an afternoon aperitif on the picture-perfect terrace presiding over the sea.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
Camden Spit & Larder has a more floral take, with Dorotea Gin, Cocchi Americano aperitif wine, cranberry, lavender and butterfly pea flower for a pastel hue.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Melanie Masarin, the founder and CEO of Ghia, a nonalcoholic-drink brand, recently told me that an investor asked her whether Ghia has plans for a high-protein aperitif.
—Rachel Sugar, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
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Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Enjoy a day at the beach (accessed directly from the property) followed by an afternoon aperitif on the picture-perfect terrace presiding over the sea.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
Camden Spit & Larder has a more floral take, with Dorotea Gin, Cocchi Americano aperitif wine, cranberry, lavender and butterfly pea flower for a pastel hue.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Melanie Masarin, the founder and CEO of Ghia, a nonalcoholic-drink brand, recently told me that an investor asked her whether Ghia has plans for a high-protein aperitif.
—Rachel Sugar, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aperitif
Noun
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Order the Bonsai 405 and a little tree is carried over nestling a glass of Becherovka, a herby local digestif, mixed with Thai basil and Champagne.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The seating’s curved shape will create a nice contrast to the octagonal glass tabletop, and the whole setup is perfect for planning afternoon tea outdoors or enjoying an alfresco digestif.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Drugs or alcohol do not appear to be factors in the crash, police said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Chloe entered rehab in September 2012 After years of struggling with an eating disorder and drug and alcohol addiction, Chloe went to rehab in September 2012.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
Noun
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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
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Expect to try tipples like a frozen piña colada with whole coffee beans and a PX sherry float.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And with it, brothers Peter, David and Jack Baker have for 12 years cultivated a craft distillery in Litchfield, yes with a still that, to an outsider, could resemble art or a science project, and a tasting room loaded with tasty liquor, maple syrup and plenty of swag.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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For an adults-only treat, Cone Heads also has a full liquor bar, plus wine and beer (including the house 30E draft).—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Activist spirits might dismiss this emphasis on the purely sonic as a strategy of avoidance, although the likes of Feizabadi and Kourliandski can’t be accused of sitting idly by.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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There are flavored vodkas like strawberry and blueberry, agave spirits and gin.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
Noun
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An interesting wine list includes English sparkling wines like Hundred Hills, and there are 5,000 more bottles in the cellar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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The vineyard is currently leased to a local winemaker, offering a hands-off approach to production, though the resulting vintages can be stored in the home’s custom wine cellar, which accommodates up to 1,880 bottles.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
Noun
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The tabletop lid comes with four drink holders, and the latch and lock closure keeps the contents secure.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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Even one drink of alcohol damages the immune system, lowering its ability to battle invaders within 20 minutes of consumption.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The lounge is a great place to grab a nightcap before tucking into a bed or sleeping bag.—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
14 May 2026
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Then in the nightcap, is this the final game of LeBron James’ career?—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 May 2026
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“Aperitif.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aperitif. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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