Martini's answer to the selection of bitter aperitifs, the Martini Bitter has been relaunched in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the renowned Italian drinks brand. Rich in classic quinine bitterness, backed up by plenty of sweetness and well-rounded orange notes.
Mahogany red Spanish vermouth, barrel aged in oak for 1 year. With intense notes of ripe fruit and herbs, accompanied by vanilla and cardamom. Balanced acidity with a lightly bitter aftertaste.
The recipe is based on one of Yzaguirre's recipes dating back to the 19th century.
Yzaguirre Vermouth Rojo Reserva has been awarded the title of "Best Vermouth of Catalonia".
Pineau des Charentes is a sunny liqueur wine with a soft fruity fragrance. For the last four hundred years, it has been the special guest at Charente tables, as an apéritif but also with desert. According to legend, Pineau was born following the 1589 grape harvests. A winegrower put grape must into a barrel and then realised there was still some eau-de-vie at the bottom. Annoyed by his mistake, he put the barrel in the corner of the cellar and forgot about it. When he opened the barrel a few years later, he discovered an astonishing beverage of yellow-golden colour.
Its clear texture, honey taste and fruity notes seduced this Monsieur Pineau, who named the liquor wine after himself. The Pineau des Charentes was born.
Pineau des Charentes is a sunny liqueur wine with a soft fruity fragrance. For the last four hundred years, it has been the special guest at Charente tables, as an apéritif but also with desert. According to legend, Pineau was born following the 1589 grape harvests. A winegrower put grape must into a barrel and then realised there was still some eau-de-vie at the bottom. Annoyed by his mistake, he put the barrel in the corner of the cellar and forgot about it. When he opened the barrel a few years later, he discovered an astonishing beverage of delicate rouge colour.
Its clear texture, honey taste and fruity notes seduced this Monsieur Pineau, who named the liquor wine after himself. The Pineau des Charentes was born.
The 10-year-old pineau rosé is aged in oak barrels, produced in the traditional way, and hand-packed in small, highly distinctive batches with fruity, cognac-like notes. This rare pineau is one of the jewels in the appellation's crown.
A contemporary Premium Italian Bitter with over 230 years of passion for a quality without compromises. Carpano Botanic Bitter has a unique and unmistakable taste to enrich premium cocktails. Bringing a new dimension to classic cocktails such as the Negroni, Americano and Boulevardier Carpano Botanic Bitter , 1L
Originally created to combat a number of maladies, Dr Hostetter's Bitter made its way to the back-bar in the 1850s due to its aromatic character. Made with a blend of botanicals, including gentian root and cinchona bark, rose petals and candied fruit, that offer a complex, aromatic edge to any cocktail. nd sweet undertones.
For Danes this drink needs no introduction, it’s one of their most famous and most loved. Gammel Dansk. Everything from its name to its production has a Dutch feel and it has an aromatised flavour which unique and stands out from other bitters on the market with deep nutmeg, ginger and laurel notes coming through from the first taste. The exact recipe is a secret but it offers an aperitif which balances sharpness with a biting bitterness and sweet undertones.
An exotic orange bitter designed to pair with Champagnes and fine spirits, Khoosh uses a blend of botanicals including Quassia amara and orange peel. Bittersweet, herbaceous and citrus-forward, Khoosh is a great addition to cocktails and a must-have in every home bar line-up.
A liqueur combining bitter orange and Armagnac. Monluc Pousse Rapière (named after the style of sword brought back to France by Blaise de Monluc) is made with a base of secret botanicals, and can be enjoyed as an aperitif, splashed into some sparkling wine, or swap out the triple sec for this and you have a luxurious Margarita.
A fresh and sweet blend of grape juice and young Armagnac which is delicious served chilled as an aperitif. Floc is a traditional drink from Gascony which dates back to the 16th century, and which can only be made in the Armagnac region. Serve it before a meal or with traditional foods from the southwest of France, it's particularly delicious with foie gras.
Italian Stallion Bitter! Big bitter mouthful of mandarin, maraschino cherries, manuka honey and herbs followed by clove, clementine and quinine finish. Legendary stuff.
Non-Alcoholic Aperitif
Made with botanicals including natural extract of Italian bergamot
All natural flavours
Martini non-alcoholic vibrante. Carefully made from select wines with the alcohol gently removed then infused with quality botanicals. Our master blenders have created a balanced yet vibrant full-flavoured drink with delicious notes of Italian bergamot. Non-alcoholic aperitivo made the Martini way.
This aperitivo takes inspiration from Venetian merchants who would travel the length of the Silk Road collecting valuable spices. This is a bitter-sweet bottling made from orange wine and added to various citrus, herbs and spices.
An aromatic and uniquely flavoured Rabarbaro from Nardini, a traditional Chinese rhubarb heavy Italian Aperitivo. It's great on its own, cool or over ice, or as an ingredient of classic cocktails.
Hayman's has gone and created its very own Peach & Rose Cup - exactly what your garden party needs! Bringing together the floral brilliance of rose with the sweet, juicy freshness of peach, this superb fruit cup is bright, fragrant and goes marvellously with cloudy lemonade. Chuck in some fresh fruit and ice for good measure and you've got a superb summer serve!