Category: Aperitif Culture

The Americano is a misunderstood gem. It has no coffee in it. It has no americano (Italian gentian wine) in it. The bitter liqueur does not have to be Campari, and you can use whatever Read more…

Summer is winding down but we won’t accept it. This lovely, tiki-esque cocktail from Jason Diaz at award winning Westward in Seattle will help you savor these sunny afternoons and evenings. 

A fantastic bit of research by Seattle’s trendy publication, the Stranger. Great to see that aperitif wines and liqueurs are starting to be recognized as important tools for bartenders, professional and amateur. Click here for Read more…