Lately I have been ordering Negronis (1 part gin, 1 part Campari, 1 part sweet vermouth) when I go out. I like the mixture of aperitifs with hard liquor because lessens the punch of the gin — martinis and suchlike before... (9 replies, last updated by plum November 28, 2003)

Does anyone know of a good liquor store in the area that has a good selection of aperitifs and digestifs? Specifically, I am looking for Fernet Branca. Any bars in town serve it? The holidays are here, please help!! (2 replies, last updated by sike101 November 25, 2008)

The bar at the Ritz is the one with the most tradition. Hemingway famously liberated it in 1944. We usually stay in the 6th and have an apéritif at Les Deux Magots before going on to a restaurant. There is no better apéritif than... (4 replies, last updated by DaisyM May 7, 2008)

I like making my own liqueurs, and just stumbled across this post in The Grinder (http://www.chow.com/grinder/3068) about making green walnut wine. Anyone have any idea where I’d find green walnuts in Toronto? (3 replies, last updated by Finnegan June 27, 2007)

My husband and I enjoy sherry and Lillet, and wonder if there are any Italian aperitif wines – we’ve asked an Italian friend and at a couple of Italian restaurants, with no luck. Not a fan of campari – we... (16 replies, last updated by dinwiddie February 2, 2007)

At Christmas dinner, I have a mix of guests who imbibe and a few who don’t. I like to offer a festive, seasonal aperitif with the nibbles before dinner, but keep it to one drink (it’s not a big crowd), with a... (0 replies, last updated by Caitlin McGrath December 9, 2006)

. Weekday or weekend, does it make a difference in the hour? Please educate me on aperitifs. I’m familiar with Pernod, but my wife is not a fan of its anise flavor. What other aperitifs are commonly available and how would... (11 replies, last updated by Bill Strzempek August 27, 2007)

With the lovely assortment of oranges, lemons, and grapefruits appearing at our local farmers markets here from Ojai and my Dad’s trees in San Diego, I decided to do this fairly simple homemade aperitif last night from... (2 replies, last updated by Dev January 16, 2006)

My boyfriend fell in love with this stuff at a restaurant in the West Village several months back. We’ve been searching for it in grocery stores and specialty shops around town ever since—with no luck. It comes in... (12 replies, last updated by foodie229 September 30, 2007)

Are there any with unique and high quality selections? Can any one suggest some names? (2 replies, last updated by Athena November 23, 2008)

Hi Im dining at Waterside tonight. Any ideas on what to look for when ordering and also WHAT Aperitif and Digestif to have and look for. Any ideas welcome. (0 replies, last updated by Jake September 14, 2001)

It’s my first time in Culebra, in the Caribbean for that matter... I’ll be there for 3 nights, 4 days, 11 meals! What shouldn’t I miss? (1 reply, last updated by Anne November 7, 2007)

I have been looking for Hesperidina all over the place here in Canada, and it seems that it is just not available. Curious if anyone know if this delicious Argentinian (Argentine?) aperitif is available in Florida. Any and all... (0 replies, last updated by Lazar July 30, 2007)

I have been looking for Hesperidina all over the place here in Canada, and it seems that it is just not available. Curious if anyone know if this delicious Argentinian (Argentine?) aperitif is available in New York. Any and all... (0 replies, last updated by Lazar July 30, 2007)

Does anyone know where to get some potted Lemon Verbena? I’m hoping for the Cambridge/Somerville/Boston area, but will travel if there’s a great recommendation in a suburb. Or, I don’t mind potting it myself if... (4 replies, last updated by blink617 April 12, 2008)