Select is an Italian aperitif that was created in Venice in 1920. The classic serve is the Spritz – mix three parts Prosecco with two parts Select, one part soda, along with ice and a slice of orange.
The Aperitif that fuelled the French resistance. It's a medium bodied red wine with roasted coffee, liquorice sticks and bitter berries followed by slow roasted peppers.
Traditionally quinquinas contain cinchona bark, which provides quinine
Cocchi Americano Rosa is a blend of two aromatic grape varieties, Brachetto and Malvasia, herbs, fruits and spices. These include gentian, cinchona, ginger and rose petals. Enjoy with tonic or soda and grapefruit zest, or in sparkling wine.
Not out of place in a James Bond movie, Cocchi Americano is an aperitif with style, substance and more than a little spice. The boldness of its orange flavour is matched note for note by the quinine bitterness that makes it a popular and distinctive aperitif. Cloves and cinnamon can be tasted through the orange and a strong woody end note leaves an enjoyable aftertaste, leaving a satisfying bitterness in the mouth.
From the Doghouse Distillery in Battersea comes this wonderful Italian style aperitivo liqueur! Intended to be England's answer to some of its better known Italian equivalents – mix with soda, plenty of ice, a slice of orange, and a dash of Prosecco for a refreshing Doppelgänger Aperitivo Spritz!
Genepi Liqueur Des Alpes
This is an alcohol-based liqueur from Provence, infused with Genepi and 63 other herbs. The dry Genepi maceration is the base used for this liqueur.
75 cl - 16°
Gentian roots, infused directly after harvest, result in the refined bitterness, so appreciated by enthusiasts, and the tonic properties of this drink that open up the appetite.
Lillets Beefy brother. Big notes of red summer berries and juicy Valencia oranges with lashes of spicy red wine. The finish is tannic yet sweet with squishy summer fruit notes.
An aperitivo made in London from 9 botanicals including orange & grapefruit peel , Rhubarb Hibiscus & Strawberries.
May be served as a Spritz with Prosecco and or Soda
All the way from the southeast of France comes Nectarine, a wonderfully refreshing aperitif built around the general awesomeness of selected peaches from Provence. Picked at full maturity to get the best of the fruit, the peaches are subsequently pitted, sown and the concentrated in juice.
Noix de la Saint Jean is a walnut liqueur from the Forcalquier distillery in Haute Provence, where the drink is traditionally taken as an aperitif, or as an accompaniment to blue cheese. The walnuts are picked on or before St. Jean's day (24th June) as they must be harvested while still unripe, before the shells start to harden. The St. Jean in question is known to us as John the Baptist.
Can you imagine lazing on a summer’s afternoon without your Pimm’s in hand? We think not so let’s raise a toast to Pimm’s No 1 the classic English summer drink. Traditionally served 3:1 with freshly made lemonade, cucumber, mint and strawberries, Pimm’s has a rich and fruity taste which simply screams summer. English through and through Pimm’s No 1 was invented in the City of London and spicy undertones lift the naturally fruitiness even further.
Taken from the Italian meaning ‘renowned’, this aperitivo from Piedmont uses aromatic ingredients including bergamot, rhubarb, vanilla and mandarin to create a fruity, floral drink that is perfect served with your favourite mixer or in a classic cocktail such as a Vesper or Negroni.
Rich aromas of orange peel, vanilla, gentian root, cinchona bark, and wormwood. An initial sweetness on the palate carries those aromas into a long and ever-intensifying bitter finish that remains in perfect balance with texture and spice.
Offering a delicate bitterness and a spicy aftertaste Suze is a famed French aperitif which is usually enjoyed neat. Modern consumers may prefer to add cola but it’s traditionally matches with tonic water or orange juice, as well as finding its way into many classic cocktails. A combination of gentian root and other specially selected botanicals, Suze finishes on a citric note which is refreshing and rounds of the drink perfectly, leaving only a bittersweet aftertaste.
Ableforth's has done it again, and this time they've concocted the perfect Summer quaff. This fine spirit is crafted by macerating Strawberries, Cucumber, Orange and Mint in pure wheat spirit, before re-distilling it at room temperature in a vacuum still. To this, a blend of fine wines, spirits, fruits, herbs and spices are added, and the result is a fresh, fruity and superbly British tipple.
To serve Summer Fruit Cup - Ableforth's recommends first half-filling a highball glass with ice, sliced cucumber and orange, quartered strawberries and a lightly bruised sprig of fresh mint. Then carefully combine one part of the delicious Summer Fruit Cup with two parts of Lemonade.
Like Lillet Blanc, the main grape variety in Lillet Rosé is Sémillon. These wines are combined with natural liqueurs, handcrafted in Podensac from sweet and bitter oranges and berries. It is this meticulously balanced blend that gives Lillet Rosé its delicate aromas. Colour: Brilliant rosé. Nose: Light aromas of berries, orange blossom and grapefruit. Mouth: Fresh, lively and fruity. Balanced structure. Slightly acidic. Finish: Long aromas.
Dubonnet has always been seen as the expression of a tradition and a French art de vivre admired the world over. Naturally flavoured by plants and spices, this elegant aperitif from France is patiently aged in oak barrels in cool, dark cellars.
Montifaud Pineau is a rare and much underappreciated aperitif produced in the Cognac region of France. The flavour is a combination of the freshest grape juice, from harvested Colombard grapes and effortlessly smooth cognac, delivering a flavour which is rich and of exceptional quality. The grape notes come through beautifully amongst the heat of the alcohol and it ends on an enjoyably light and sweet note.
Montifaud Pinneau is a rare and much underappreciated aperitif produced in the Cognac region of France. The flavour is a combination of the freshest grape juice, from harvested Colombard grapes and effortlessly smooth cognac, delivering a flavour which is rich and of exceptional quality. The grape notes come through beautifully amongst the heat of the alcohol and it ends on an enjoyably light and sweet note.
An aperitivo from Peychauds, makers of world-famous New Orleans Creole bitters! Great in refreshing summer drinks, for example mix with sparkling wine for tasty spritz.
Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt
Fairly classic character with bittersweet mandarin shining through as opposed to anything reminiscent of their bitters - overall comfortably more sweet than bitter.
