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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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Those are followed by a look inside Milpero’s fermentation room, where a sample drink acts as a midway digestif for the spicy, spectacular hot courses served later in the night.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
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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
Noun
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The center specializes in alcohol addiction treatment, including alcoholism, alcohol dependence, alcohol abuse and binge drinking.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
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Jackson was indicted on 10 criminal counts in 2003, including child molestation, administering an intoxicating agent (alcohol) to a minor, and conspiracy to commit child abduction and false imprisonment.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
20 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
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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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Afterward, stroll over to Thirsty Bear Kitchen + Bar for a Bearface Whisky nightcap and live music.—
Shilo Urban,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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In the nightcap, the Trojans were holding on to a 13-6 lead over Clearwater Central Catholic when things start to go awry.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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“Aperitif.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aperitif. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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