Craft Aperitifs
6 expressions from 2 independent distilleries
Aperitifs are lighter, often bittersweet or botanical drinks made to open a meal and wake up the appetite. They are the backbone of spritzes and many low proof cocktails.
The aperitifs on DiscoCraft include the Veso range from Veso in San Francisco, with Alpine, Bitter Citrus and Earl Grey expressions, and Papillon Pastis from Napa Valley Distillery.
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Products
Napa Valley Distillery
Papillon Pastis
Veso
Veso Eclipse: Alpine
Veso
Veso Eclipse: Bitter Citrus
Veso
Veso Eclipse: Earl Grey
Veso
Veso Nightfall
Veso
Veso Solstice
Distilleries making aperitifs
Questions
Aperitifs questions, answered
What is an aperitif?
An aperitif is a drink served before a meal to wake up your appetite. The name comes from the Latin "aperire," meaning "to open," and that is exactly the job: to open the palate before dinner. Aperitifs tend to be lower in alcohol and lean dry, bitter or herbal rather than sweet, so they sharpen your appetite instead of filling you up.
Common styles include:
Vermouth: wine fortified with spirit and flavored with herbs and botanicals, made in both dry and sweet styles
Bitter aperitivo: bright, bittersweet liqueurs, often red, best known in the spritz
Quinquina and americano: wine-based aperitifs bittered with cinchona bark or gentian root
Dry sherry and pastis: classic regional choices in Spain and France
What is the difference between an aperitif and a digestif?
An aperitif is served before a meal and is usually lighter and brighter. A digestif is served after a meal and tends to be richer or more bitter.