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Recent Examples of aperitif
From a classic Aperol spritz to a refreshing Hugo Spritz to 2025’s drink of the summer, the Spa Spritz, our love of the aperitif-style cocktail runs deep.
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Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
Simple jokes, clichés served up as a refreshing alcohol-free aperitif to prolong meetings without really getting to work.
—Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Start with an aperitif like a Ligurian Negroni infused with Côte d’Azur Cap Gin, best sipped alongside cheesy focaccia with pesto, before sampling the signature pesto plate with trofie pasta — which is even more indulgent when topped with Sicilian gamberi (shrimp) tartare.
—Lane Nieset, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Up top, the rooftop terrace overlooks a quiet garden and offers ample space for breakfast, reading, or a sunset aperitif.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 9 Aug. 2025
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Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
Simple jokes, clichés served up as a refreshing alcohol-free aperitif to prolong meetings without really getting to work.
—Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Start with an aperitif like a Ligurian Negroni infused with Côte d’Azur Cap Gin, best sipped alongside cheesy focaccia with pesto, before sampling the signature pesto plate with trofie pasta — which is even more indulgent when topped with Sicilian gamberi (shrimp) tartare.
—Lane Nieset, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Up top, the rooftop terrace overlooks a quiet garden and offers ample space for breakfast, reading, or a sunset aperitif.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 9 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aperitif
Noun
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Or, simply order a digestif from the cherry-red cart.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
9 Dec. 2025
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Amaro gift set Brucato is a distillery and restaurant in San Francisco that makes its own amaros, herbal Italian liqueurs often sipped as a post-meal digestif.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
19 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The goal here is to convert the organic compound n-butanol into 1,4 butanediol, a bivalent alcohol and important raw material for plastics.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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The driver of the truck, a 40-year-old man, was not hurt and will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, which police say is standard procedure.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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This eatery, which features oceanic views and floor-to-ceiling windows, also has a wine bar with an ample wine list, cocktail selection and other tipples.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
12 Dec. 2025
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Each festive season, after the late nights, parties and tipples—not to mention the expense of going to bars— many people give up alcohol entirely for the month of January.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Dec. 2025
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Last year, multiple locations were seized by the Kansas Department of Revenue for thousands of dollars in unpaid sales and liquor taxes.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Aldermen legalized video gambling machines in neighborhood establishments, restructured liquor taxes to bring in more revenue, cleared the way for advertising on downtown bridges and more.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Despite its name, the bar operates as a globally minded cocktail destination with equal attention paid to other spirits, along with small bites and an impressive cigar selection.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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And for Dirty Shirleys, different spirits, including vodka, gin, tequila and vermouth can be substituted.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Jennifer Lawrence hopped over to Chalamet and Jenner's table to grab a bottle of bubbly.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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During the investigation, officers found liquor bottles hidden throughout the house, some of them empty, according to the release.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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There are plenty of dining options in cities surrounding the Everglades—Miami, Naples, and Homestead—but most visitors bring their own food and drinks into the park.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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The restaurant is busy preparing for a big night of food and drinks, and is no longer accepting reservations due to high demand, instead going with a first-come-first-served policy.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Cap off your evening back at the hotel with a nightcap by the pool surrounded by shimmering city lights.—
Kathryn Streeter,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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No night at the theater is complete without a delicious meal or a nightcap, and Sydney’s restaurant scene will not disappoint.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Aperitif.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aperitif. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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