This wine-based cocktail in its modern form consists of prosecco, digestive bitters and soda water. The prosecco adds fizz to a drink that had traditionally been made with nonsparkling white wine.

Lillet, a well-known French aperitif from Bourdeaux, was first created in 1872 — made to encapsulate the spirit of “l’apero,” the distinctly French tradition of unwinding after a long day with a drink ...

Their naturally sweet, modern flavor-forward blends (which oscillate between 18 to 20 ABV) raised a total $9 million in 2020, just prior to most of the country’s pandemic lockdowns. With a ...

Bordeaux’s other wine actually is an aperitif. The region known for great red (and white) wine also produces one of the world’s best-known cocktail ingredients, Lillet. Technically an aromatized wine ...

The cocktail bar Apéro launched recently in the former home of the Drift & Wander boutique in Biddeford. Located at 20 Alfred St., the roughly 1,000-square-foot bar opened Friday. The venue seats 35, ...

We asked One Midtown Kitchen’s beverage director and aperitif fan-girl, Melissa Davis, to explain these palate-pleasers and why you should be drinking them. “In countries like France, Italy and Spain, ...

Cocktail writer Robert Simonson shares some recommendations for the best drinks he’s tried in the Milwaukee area recently.

The spritz originated in 19th century Italy. But it has evolved in recent years from Italian aperitif to global cocktail. This wine-based cocktail in its modern form consists of prosecco, digestive ...