Well anyone who makes a cocktail should care. Vermouth is an essential cocktail ingredient, underpinning the Martini, Manhattan and Negroni. But actually Vermouth can be a great Aperitif or pre-dinner drink. Vermouth is actually a fortified wine with an ABV that can range from a minimum of 14.5 per cent to a maximum of 22 per cent, and a wine […]
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Understanding aperitifs
From the Latin aperire, meaning ‘to open’, an aperitif is any alcohol which excites your appetite before a meal. A staple of most European meals, aperitifs are light spirits with a clean, crisp taste. Anything too sweet, and your palate will be overwhelmed. Anything too strong, and your taste-buds will be sedated. An aperitif’s ideal ABV is between 16 […]