Best Aperitifs to Drink in 2022-Dial A Drink

Best Aperitifs to Drink in 2022-Dial A Drink

The category of aperitifs is sometimes overlooked one that has a great deal to offer in terms of flavor and variety. In general, aperitifs include liqueur, vermouths ,bitters and spirits that have low ABV but rich in diversity.

Most are flavored with herbs, spice, fruit and flowers that native to the region in which they are produced, typically in European countries.

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Region: Italy

ABV: 17.5%

Tasting Notes: Herbs, Spice, Bitter

This Venetian aperitif is a bit lesser known than some other Italian brands like Campari and Aperol, but it’s one of the best out here. Just combine with prosecco and soda water and garnish with a large green olive. I’s a really refreshing way to start off an evening

Noilly Part Extra Dry Vermouth

Region: France

ABV: 18%

Tasting Notes: Nutmegs, Orange, Chamomile

Definitely try sipping on its own, or mix up a pre-dinner using equal parts sweet and dry vermouth.

Versatile Italicus

Region: Italy

ABV: 20%

Tasting Notes: Rose, Chamomile, Citrus

This is a new Italian aperitif that is supposedly based on a recipe that dates back to the 1850s. The palate is sweet but not overpoweringly so, with a mélange of botanicals that define the plate ranging from bergamot orange to lavender, rose and chamomile.

Use it in a simple Spirit, combine with grapefruit juice, or even make a Negroni Bianco with dry gin and dry vermouth to counter the sweetness.

Tequila Rose

Region: Mexico

ABV: 15%

Tasting Notes: Strawberry, Cream

Tequila Rose is a Mexican cream liqueur. It is a mixture of strawberry Cream liqueur and tequila. The tequila is very subtle and gives a spirit flavor to the liqueur. The strawberry and cream flavors are predominated and tastes more like a strawberry milkshake than a tequila-based liqueur.

Sheridan’s Liqueur

Region: Ireland

ABV:17%

Tasting Notes: Coffee, Sweet

Sheridan’s is a coffee liqueur from Ireland. It comes in a bottle divided into two where one side contains the coffee liqueur and the other contains a whitish cream. The coffee liqueur is mostly used as a aperitif after or before meals.

Campari

Region: Italy

ABV: 28%

Tasting Notes: Herbs, Fruit, Spice

Campari is obtained from the infusion of herbs and fruit (including chinotto and cascarilla herbs) in alcohol water. It is bitter, spicy and sweet enough to start off an evening.