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Recent Examples of aperitif
The restaurant also serves a handful of low-ABV cocktails ($14-$17) like the bon vivant, made with shochu, dry vermouth, oleo saccharum, Pescadero sea salt and bay laurel oil; or the low tide, featuring an aloe aperitif, cucumber-parsley cordial and tonic.
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Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
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Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aperitif
Noun
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Some bunked in the triangular houses equipped with bottles of Amaro digestif.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Customers don’t have to dine at Shōgun to drink at Secreto, but why not kill two birds with stone and treat yourself to a mezcal digestif?—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The operator of the e-scooter was arrested on suspicion of operating a bicycle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and DUI causing bodily injury, after officers conducted several field sobriety tests, police said.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Astronomers studying the interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS have discovered the comet is unusually rich in alcohol — a chemical clue that could reveal how planets and icy bodies form around other stars.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Rare Bird rooftop deck, Trade Room, open lobby bar, and Hidden Bar are all Gatsby-style gathering places for guests and locals to listen to live music and sip on sophisticated tipples.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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For tipples, the bar offers up natural wines and cocktails built around seasonal flavors, which are made behind a striking green bar.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The city of Aurora is working to establish rules around the sale of liquor and other alcohol at the new Hollywood Casino resort, which is set to open within the next few months.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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The one-time extension does not affect Sunday alcohol sale hours for liquor, grocery or convenience stores.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Scheffler was thoroughly amused and looked to be in good spirits heading into Sunday.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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The displays are meant to echo the rugged mountain paths of Ethiopia, Mexico, and Perú, places where children rise before dawn, walk miles to do their chores, and return home with soles bruised and spirits tested.—
Abraham Nudelstejer,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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From the guest's POV, drinking water is provided in reusable glass bottles, with water refilling stations across the property, and restaurant ingredients are sourced from the nearby partner South Farm and local suppliers to reduce the carbon footprint and support the community.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The news agency, citing sources, reported that the devices were made of a sports drink bottle that was filled or partially filled with explosive material and placed inside glass jars and surrounded by nuts and bolts.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Snack areas on each floor provide a limitless supply of drinks and goodies to hungry children (or grown-ups).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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There’s also a drinks list filled with Japanese whiskies and enticing cocktails, as well as a collection of sakes.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Broncos had beaten the Spartans by 31 and 15 points earlier in the season and entered the tournament on a five-game win streak, giving the sense that Wednesday’s nightcap game in Las Vegas, Nevada, was more formality than competition.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Mar. 2026
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Amenities include breakfast served in the ballroom, courtyard, or piazza; afternoon tea and hors d’oeuvres, and a complimentary nightcap of port, sherry, or brandy.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Aperitif.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aperitif. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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