Author name: Grant Watrin

The History and Versatility of Aperol: From Spritz to Paper Plane

Aperol was invented by brothers Luigi and Silvio Barbieri in 1919 at the Padua International Fair held in Northern Italy’s Veneto region. At the time, aperitivo hour was popular in the region. Aperol, with its approachable citrus-sweet flavor profile and red/orange color, made a huge impression at the fair. In the 1950s, the Aperol Spritz

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Blackberry Rosemary Gimlet!

Meet Empress 1908 Indigo Gin. Incorporating eight botanicals inspired by the Fairmont Empress’s renowned afternoon tea service, which has been serving tea for over a century, its recipe balances the traditional citrus notes of gin with a warm herbal earthiness. Empress Indigo Gin’s breathtaking hue is derived from the infusion of butterfly pea flower, providing

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