The aperitif thread

[ethan]

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All,

BTW, I think negronis (and Campari) are vile.

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And you like Fernet? (At least, I remember you mentioning it as a staple among respectable SF drinkers.) Odd. Is it the sweetness that's an issue?

If you're going to be serving pre-dinner drinks, champagne stands out as a particularly good choice because everyone likes it, it's light, it feels classy, and it actually will help you look forward to dinner. It'll also match up just fine with most hors d'oeuvres.

As far as what I'll actually order, that depends on where I am. In the proper mood I'll order a Manhattan. In general it'll be something strong involving gin, though.

[El Diablo]

ethan,

Yeah, I like Fernet a lot. I just think Campari is gross, can't put my finger on exactly what component of the taste I find so repulsive.

[lippy]

I've had to google at least 5098409658405 words in this thread. I love feeling unsophisticated. Carry on.

[Aces McGee]

Daver, have you ever tried drinking Campari on the rocks without the soda? I've come to prefer it that way.

-McGee

[guids]

apertif- manhattan

digestif- buca

Ive never used these words irl.

[mason55]

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It also works very well with soup since the bubbles contrast the smooth liquid texture of the soup. Try ordering a glass or two with a soup course with your wife, or serving a glass with soup at your next dinner party. It is unexpected and fun.

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With the right type of crowd/soup you can serve two champagne glasses, one with soup and one with champagne. I did it once and it was a big hit. Go with creamy and smooth soup.

[El Diablo]

All,

LEO
Sure. You boys want anything?

RUIZ
Yeah, bring us four fernet.

LEO
Four fernet.

RICKY
No. I'll take a strega.

RUIZ
What, mother[f'er]? You drinking
'the witch' after dinner?

RICKY
Yeah. That fernet tastes like tar.
My grandfather tried to give me that.

RUIZ
Some [f'in] guineas he sent me.
It's midnight and the mother[f'er's]
ordering an apertif.

RICKY
It's a digestif.

LEO
Strega's an apertif.

RICKY
Fine. Bring me a Cynar.

RUIZ
[N*], please. Don't even order
that artichoke [s***]. West side
guineas. Forget the drinks, Leo. We
gotta roll. What do I owe you?

[jeffnc]

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Champagne as a drink during dinner can be excellent.


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Yeah, it seems to be overlooked there a lot too. Could have something to do with how hip red wine is. People find a way to drink red with fish and chicken (which can be fine). But if you get back to white, and then consider sparkling to be a regular selection from the white list, you're "golden" (heh).