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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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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
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Just ask and they’ll be brought to your table by white-gloved waiters for your reading pleasure over coffee, a digestif, and mellow jazz.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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To be considered milk chocolate, products must contain at least 10% chocolate liquor, which is a paste made from ground cocoa beans and contains no alcohol.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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There are a few commonalities between the two, chiefly the abundance of alcohol consumption, the significance of costuming and the presence of king cake.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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
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But while people’s loyalty to their favourite tipples can be strong, some newer Portuguese wines have enjoyed a surge in popularity.—
Deeya Sonalkar,
TheWeek,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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First off, the guy on the sidewalk outside the liquor store was a drunk, not an oracle.—
David Sedaris,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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After a 10-year fight, his father was granted Pennsylvania’s first liquor license for a country club in 1959.—
Brad Johnson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The dragon is said to scare away bad spirits and bring good luck.—
Staff report,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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American celebrity chef Guy Fieri and Colombian-American actress Sofía Vergara made appearances as guests sampled bites from top local and visiting chefs, explored wines, spirits and craft beers, and enjoyed live music, cooking demonstrations and product giveaways.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
21 Feb. 2026
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The daily sunset wine tastings regularly include interesting, and perhaps less-known but delicious, bottles from around the country.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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As for the question mark on the second bottle next to his, that could be a new character or something else entirely Aunt Ophelia (Eva Green) gets a cake.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Within a few blocks of the hotel are also many spots worthy of grabbing a tasty bite or a drink—Bamboo Sushi, Radio Room, and Walter French's, to name a few.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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That’s all those people paying for tickets, travel, merchandise, programmes, fanzines, food, hotel rooms, drinks and more.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The snug, with books, board games and curiosities lining its comfortable seating, is the perfect spot for a nightcap or a quiet moment.—
Felicity Capon,
TheWeek,
19 Feb. 2026
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But the nightcap was just as thrilling.—
The Sports Desk,
NBC news,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Aperitif.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aperitif. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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