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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.
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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
But in these spirits, fruit works in tandem with herbs like nettle, cassia, and jasmine to make a layered aperitif with a sweet-sultry-bitter-juicy profile.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 June 2025
The Lower Negroni has the same bitter citrus bite as the classic Italian aperitif cocktail with the addition of warm chocolate bitters.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025
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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
But in these spirits, fruit works in tandem with herbs like nettle, cassia, and jasmine to make a layered aperitif with a sweet-sultry-bitter-juicy profile.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 June 2025
The Lower Negroni has the same bitter citrus bite as the classic Italian aperitif cocktail with the addition of warm chocolate bitters.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aperitif
Noun
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Unlike the lighter versions served elsewhere, this one leans decadent—more dessert than digestif.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Ten Tusker’s Bar is fully stocked for after dinner digestifs before heading back to the lodges.—
Alissa Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The old Queen Mother, King Charles’ grandmother was partial to her same cocktail (Dubonnet and gin), every day at precisely 6:15 p.m. One day, the required tipple had not arrived.—
Louis J. Esterhazy,
Footwear News,
7 Sep. 2025
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One of the top contenders is another melon-forward tipple, the Watermelon Slice, created by IHG Hotels & Resorts, the tournament's official hotel sponsor.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Powell gave up alcohol during filming.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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The outlets added that Flores is on probation from a 2023 conviction involving a gun and DUI, which bars him from possessing firearms or drinking alcohol.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Matthew and Camila, who co-founded the Pantalones Organic Tequila brand, partnered with Princess back in October 2024 to bring their liquor on board the company’s fleet.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Moonshine While moonshine may have bootlegging roots, the perfectly legal formula that exists today can be found at liquor stores and distilleries across the South.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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On select dates, the pop-up offers a unique drink-and-tattoo experience, as well as live tarot readings ready to reveal what the spirits have in store.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
1 Oct. 2025
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The pair was in good spirits during the season 8 reunion, with Daniel flaunting a tattoo of Taylor's eyes on his chest that's equal parts romantic and upsetting.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Empty, plastic reusable bottles.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Oct. 2025
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Of course, this will all vary depending on which barrel your bottle comes from, and whether or not any of these are relevant sense memories for you.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Shohei Ohtani went nuclear In baseball’s nightcap, the Dodgers took a 1-0 series lead over the Reds with a 10-5 win, fueled by Shohei Ohtani’s two home runs.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Daniil Tarasov: Tarasov, slated to be Sergei Bobrovsky’s backup this season after being acquired in a trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets, stopped 15 of 18 shots in a little more than 30 minutes in the nightcap Sunday.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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The omakase experience is $80 per person and will include 11 courses and a welcome drink.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Each card had a corresponding cocktail that went with it, which left the final drink of the night in fate’s hands.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Aperitif.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aperitif. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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