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Alcoholic drink normally served before or after a meal
See full technique reference →Apéritifs and digestifs are drinks, typically alcoholic, that are normally served respectively before and after a meal.
French Kir Royale (France): Apéritif combining crème de cassis with champagne
Italian Fernet-Branca (Italy): Digestif with intense herbal bitterness
Greek Ouzo (Greece): Anise-flavored apéritif served with meze
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Overpowering bitterness
Cause: Excessive use of bittering agents like quinine or gentian
Fix: Dilute with neutral spirit or sweetener
Oxidation
Cause: Improper storage after opening
Fix: Refrigerate and consume within 3 months of opening