284 drinks283 cocktails1 mocktails77 flavor profiles18 food pairings
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Cocktails
- Absinthe CocktailAperitif drinkAniseBitterOrange
- Absinthe Special CocktailAperitif drinkAniseBitterOrange
- Adderly CocktailAperitif drinkCitrusLemonBitter
- AddisonAperitif drinkHerbalBotanicalAromatic
- AffinityAperitif drinkCitrusHerbalBitter
- Affinity CocktailAperitif drinkCitrusLemonBitter
- Affinity Cocktail (whisky)Aperitif drinkCitrusHerbalBitter
- Alexander's Sister CocktailAperitif drinkHerbalCreamBotanical
- AlgonquinAperitif drinkApplePineappleBotanical
- AlleghenyAperitif drinkCitrusOakVanilla
Beer styles
- Berliner WeisseBeer styleTart, low-ABV beer with a sessionable aperitif character.
- SaisonBeer styleDry botanical farmhouse ale, suits pre-dinner drinks.
- German PilsBeer styleCrisp and bitter lager, a good aperitif beer style.
- Sour BeerBeer styleAcidic and appetite-stimulating, works as a pre-dinner drink.
Wine styles
- ProseccoWine styleLight dry sparkling wine, a popular aperitif choice.
- ChampagneWine styleClassic aperitif sparkling wine.
- Sauvignon BlancWine styleCrisp dry white wine, well suited to pre-dinner serving.
- VermouthWine styleAromatized wine served as an aperitif, dry or sweet.
- Pinot GrigioWine styleCrisp neutral white wine, popular as a pre-dinner pour.
Build with
- GinSpiritBotanical base for Negroni, G&T and other aperitif serves.
- CampariLiqueurBitter Italian liqueur widely used in aperitif cocktails.
- AperolLiqueurCore ingredient of the Aperol Spritz, one of the most popular aperitifs.
- Dry VermouthFortified wineDry fortified wine used as an aperitif and in Martini-style drinks.
- Lillet BlancFortified wineElegant French aperitif fortified wine.
Preferences
Food & flavor
- BitterFlavorBitter flavour is the defining characteristic of aperitif drinks.
- CitrusFlavorOrange and lemon notes are common in aperitif serves.
- DryFlavorA dry finish helps stimulate appetite before a meal.
- BotanicalFlavorHerbal botanical notes define the character of many aperitifs.
- OlivesFood pairingClassic bar snack served alongside aperitif drinks.
Beer styles for Aperitif
- Berliner WeisseBeer styleTart, low-ABV beer with a sessionable aperitif character.
- SaisonBeer styleDry botanical farmhouse ale, suits pre-dinner drinks.
- German PilsBeer styleCrisp and bitter lager, a good aperitif beer style.
- Sour BeerBeer styleAcidic and appetite-stimulating, works as a pre-dinner drink.
Wine styles for Aperitif
- ProseccoWine styleLight dry sparkling wine, a popular aperitif choice.
- ChampagneWine styleClassic aperitif sparkling wine.
- Sauvignon BlancWine styleCrisp dry white wine, well suited to pre-dinner serving.
- VermouthWine styleAromatized wine served as an aperitif, dry or sweet.
- Pinot GrigioWine styleCrisp neutral white wine, popular as a pre-dinner pour.
Build Aperitif drinks with
- GinSpiritBotanical base for Negroni, G&T and other aperitif serves.
- CampariLiqueurBitter Italian liqueur widely used in aperitif cocktails.
- AperolLiqueurCore ingredient of the Aperol Spritz, one of the most popular aperitifs.
- Dry VermouthFortified wineDry fortified wine used as an aperitif and in Martini-style drinks.
- Lillet BlancFortified wineElegant French aperitif fortified wine.
Preference paths for Aperitif
Food and flavor matches
- BitterFlavorBitter flavour is the defining characteristic of aperitif drinks.
- CitrusFlavorOrange and lemon notes are common in aperitif serves.
- DryFlavorA dry finish helps stimulate appetite before a meal.
- BotanicalFlavorHerbal botanical notes define the character of many aperitifs.
- OlivesFood pairingClassic bar snack served alongside aperitif drinks.
What drinks suit aperitif?
Pre-dinner drinks designed to be lighter, drier, bitter, herbal or sparkling, helping set up a meal without feeling too heavy or dessert-like.
Occasion suggestions are approximate and based on recipe flavour profile, ingredients and typical serving context. Actual suitability can vary by personal preference and preparation.