As New Year’s resolutions and post-holiday cleansings commence, don’t think you need to cut out cocktails; rather, look to aperitifs. Aperitifs are lower in alcohol, are often wine-based, and find their flavors and aromatics most prominently from fruit, herbs and spices. Two aperitifs we love are Cocchi Americano Rosa (fruity, floral and slightly bitter) and Cappel (fruity and herbal with bitter orange notes). These tasty new arrivals tend to have more fruit flavors, while being an easy substitute for vermouth in your favorite cocktail. Or try mixing them with club soda, tonic or Champagne. Sipping on a rose-hued drink is sure to keep you in the pink!
This article appears in January 2014.
