#Vintage Campari Soda

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CAMPARI GOES POP ART IN THE 1960s.

PIC(S) INFO: Spotlight on a pop art-inspired Franz Marangolo Campari Soda advertisement titled "é sempre giovane! (translation: "Campari Soda is always young!")," c. mid 1960s.

Resolution at 1563x1501 & 1200x1749.

Sources: www.are.na/block/2536761 & The Telegraph ("How to sell a cocktail under Mussolini: The art of Campari").

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Campari Soda Advert | 1987 | Italy

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The cocktail menu of the bar AS was drinking at;

Prairie Oyster

Tomato Yolk, Horseradish Vodka, Oloroso Sherry, Shallots, Pepper Sauce, Celery Salt, Oyster Leaf

House Martini

Caper Leaf - Dry Martini - Woodland - Terruno

Apple & Hay Bellini

Apple & Hay Puree, Prosecco

Jasmine Kir**

Apricot, Jasmine, Champagne

Grand Margarita

Olmeca Altos Tequila, Grand Marnier, Ancho Chilli, Acidify Orange

Cameron’s Peach

Laphroaig 10, Creme de Peche, Orgeat, Lemon, Soda

Bloody Mary

Horseradish Vodka, Tomato Juice, Worcester Sauce, Lemon Juice, Pepper Distillate

Colombia Hi

La Hechicera Rum, Verjus, Bergamot, Candy Ginger, Gunpowder Tea, Soda

Heather Negroni

Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth, Heather Flower

A Cuppa Tea*

Cachaça, Earl Grey Tea, Soy Milk, All Spice Berries,Lime

HoneyMoon

Silent Pool Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Chestnut Honey, Kumquat Bitters

Rye, Rye

Sazerac Rye, Rye Bitters, Rye Syrup

House Manhattans

Steel Corp - Vintage El Presidente***

Funny how everyone was named in the pics - no one who could be V though :-)

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Poster advertising Campari Soda (c. 1950). Artwork by Giovanni Mingozzi.

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Campari Soda advertisements by Franz Marangolo, circa 1960s.

Via the Estorick Collection.

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The Art of Creating Cocktails: Recipes for Every Taste and Occasion

When attempting to make the perfect cocktail a vintage cinematic quote comes to mind for most people. While James Bond knew exactly what he meant when saying “shaken, not stirred,”, those of us who lack mixology skills probably don’t know the subtle nuances of creating a drink worthy of 007.

A cocktail is usually based on the 2:1:1 ratio of two parts alcohol combined with one sweet ingredient and one sour ingredient. This little bit of math is generally a good place to start but add a bit of science and magic and anyone can create cocktails sure to impress family and friends. Setting up a home bar with a selection of spirits, staple ingredients, and unusual additions can transform anyone into a self-made mixologist with a repertoire of classic cocktail recipes and innovative flavor combinations.

Build Your Base

Begin by acquiring some staple spirits. Your bar shelves should be stocked with:

Vodka. This clear liquor, whose name can be translated as “little water,”, is a base for many drinks including classics like screwdrivers, cosmopolitans, and bloody marys. Select a top-shelf variety for drinking neat or in martinis.

Classic Bloody Mary- vodka, tomato juice, Worcestershire, lemon juice, celery salt

Unusual ingredients to add- beer, garlic, oysters, or bacon

Rum. There are many varieties in both white and dark versions. White rums are especially versatile as they are the base for favorites like daiquiris, mojitos, and summery tropical drinks like mai tais and pina coladas. Dark rum is more associated with a dark and stormy cocktail or Caribbean-style punches.

Classic Mojito- light rum, club soda, mint sprigs, lime wedges,

Unusual ingredients to add- champagne, fresh mango, or basil

Whiskey. Choosing a whiskey can be a little more difficult than other less-nuanced spirits. There are many varieties with unique characteristics but for familiar cocktails sours and sidecars, a selection of bourbon, rye, and blended scotch are excellent choices.

Old-Fashioned- bourbon, simple syrup, bitters, orange slice, maraschino cherry

Unusual ingredients to add- dried rosemary, ginger ale, agave nectar, or orange bitters

 Gin. A clear spirit derived from juniper berries, gin may be an acquired taste for some, but is a staple for anyone who wants the perfect martini. Stocking a bottle of dry gin is a necessary addition, especially for those who love classic cocktails.

Negroni- gin, Campari, vermouth, orange peel

Unusual ingredients to add- sparkling wine, coffee, or Aperol

Tequila. Our minds immediately think about a refreshing margarita. But this spirit, originating from Mexico and distilled from the blue agave plant, lends itself to an interesting array of cocktails beyond the ubiquitous margarita.

Tequila sunrise- tequila, orange juice, and grenadine

Unusual ingredients to add- pineapple juice, blackberry liqueur, Midori

Liqueurs: An Essential Cocktail Ingredient

Many cocktails, including the classics, rely on the flavors of liqueurs to add depth to the overall flavor. You can’t have a Black Russian without a coffee-flavored liqueur or a sidecar without Cointreau. Bottled with added sugar and most often derived from fruits, nuts, and even botanicals, sweet liqueurs are satisfying on their own or blended into drinks. A well-stocked bar for traditional cocktails and innovative concoctions should include fruit liqueurs like orange, raspberry, and banana, nut liqueurs like almond and hazelnut, as well as standards like coffee, vermouth, and Irish cream as well as bitters.

Mixers Make the World Go ‘Round

Now that you have a list of spirits in mind it is time to load up on mixers, the non-alcoholic parts of a cocktail. The sky is the limit with these selections for your home bar, but it is recommended to choose a wide variety depending on your personal tastes and the volume of drinks you want to create. Your inventory for your shelves and fridge should include:

·      Club soda and sparkling and tonic water

·      Flavored sodas like cola, fruit, and ginger

·      Citrus juices like orange, grapefruit, lemon, and lime

·      Fruit juices like pineapple, cranberry, and tomato

·      Coffee, milk, half & half, cream, and coconut milk

·      Simple syrup

The Greatness of Garnishes

Of course, any cocktail looks delicious in its glass, but adding the right garnishes transforms a mere drink into an enticing and aesthetically pleasing delight. Keep in mind that some can be stored like olives, and some have a shorter shelf life like fresh herbs. You cannot go wrong with:

·      Celery, olives, and cocktail onions

·      Maraschino cherries

·      Mint, rosemary, and lavender

·      Coarse salt and sugar

·      Cinnamon, nutmeg, cocoa, and chocolate shavings

·      Whipped cream and egg white

·      Worcestershire, hot sauce, and tabasco sauce

·      Honey and maple syrup

There are probably as many garnishes as there are cocktails and some can seem quite unusual. These include coffee beans, peppercorns, bacon, gold flakes, and chia seeds. For the more adventurous and innovative cocktail maker, you may want to surprise your guests with squid ink, mushrooms, and chicken wings. But maybe delay introducing these until you have mastered a few of the classics.

The beauty of creating a surprisingly large number of different cocktails originates from just a few spirits and mixers that are often pantry staples. As you become more aware of individual flavors as well as how flavors can be blended your role as a home mixologist will easily expand beyond the classics to maybe a few new inventions.

Explore all your options at your local liquor retailer and ask the experts how to build your home bar and create amazing cocktails.

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Il Milano-Torino o MiTo, cocktail dal nome evocativo, rappresenta molto di più di una semplice bevanda, è specchio di un’Italia, ancora giovane nazione, di due città fondamentali per la storia del nostro paese e che all’Unità dell’Italia stessa, hanno fortemente contribuito. Nasce agli albori della miscelazione italiana, circa nella seconda metà del 1800. La sua storia comincia quando nel 1786 Antonio Benedetto Carpano, nella sua bottega sotto i portici di Piazza castello a Torino, dopo anni di tentativi riesce finalmente a realizzare la miscela perfetta da un infuso di erbe a cui aggiunge un goccio di vino bianco, nasce così il Vermouth o Vermut.

Ma in realtà Vermouth non fu subito il suo nome, questo liquore si diffuse inizialmente con il nome di “Punt & Mes”, chiamato così da un agente di borsa, che "habitué" della Bottega Carpano, nel 1870 durante un’accesa conversazione con altri colleghi su alcune azioni cresciute di un punto e mezzo, ordinò il solito Carpano corretto con una mezza dose di china, utilizzando appunto l’espressione dialettale “Punt e Mes”. Essendo poco prima di pranzo nacque così l’aperitivo perfetto. Oltre alla nuova denominazione, si aggiunse anche la curiosa abitudine dei frequentatori della bottega Carpano a ordinare il Punt e Mes con un gesto: il cliente sollevava un pollice (un Punt) e poi tracciava,  con la mano tesa, una linea orizzontale nell’aria (Mes).Il Vermouth diviene così non solo l’aperitivo per eccellenza ma anche il simbolo di Torino. Milano però non resta indietro, e Campari, che si era recato in Piemonte per imparare la distillazione dei liquori, crea insieme al figlio, nel 1860, il Bitter, da una miscela di 60 ingredienti partendo da un infuso di erbe aromatiche e frutti in alcol e acqua. Nel suo bar “Il Camparino” in Galleria, lancia un nuovo aperitivo amaro, antagonista del Vermouth, il Bitter Campari.Vermouth e Campari diventano così gli alcolici più diffusi del periodo e dalla loro unione nasce il cocktail più conosciuto e consumato in tutti i bar della giovane Italia: il Milano - Torino. Le due città si fondono in un bicchiere creando l’equilibrio perfetto. I richiami dolci del vermouth rosso bilanciano i sentori amari del Campari, e lo spicchio di arancia, dolce e amaro insieme da il tocco finale. La fama e la richiesta di questo Aperitivo è durata a lungo, o almeno fino all’avvento dell’Americano nei primi del Novecento, che prevedeva l’aggiunta della soda rendendo quindi il drink più leggero e gradito. Il MiTo quindi viene modificato e sostituito nella preferenze degli italiani, per poi ricomparire in tempi recenti grazie dal recupero del vintage.

Il MiTo è il patriarca di tutta una generazione di aperitivi, o come sono definiti secondo la classifica, Pre Dinner, ovvero drink adatti a stimolare l’appetito. E’ il padre indiscusso dell’Americano e quindi della sua ancora più famosa variante, il Negroni. La storia del MiTo non può prescindere infatti da quella di questi due ancor più famosi cocktail, ed è per questo che insieme a Milena che ci racconta la storia dell’ Americano e Giulia, ovviamente quella del Negroni, abbiamo voluto raffigurarli in un “ritratto di famiglia” molto esplicativo, gentilmente fornitoci da Dani Pensacuoca. Con la storia del  MiTo partecipo, insieme alle colleghe,  come completamento dell’articolo principale della giornata nazionale dell’aperitivo sul Calendario del Cibo Italiano. E’ un drink di facile preparazione: si versano gli ingredienti direttamente nel bicchiere, si mescola, si aggiungono tre cubetti di ghiaccio e una fetta di arancia (una volta si usava solo la scorza) ed è pronto per essere gustato Bicchiere: tumbler o old fashioned (da riporre in freezer un paio di ore prima) Ingredienti: 3cl (1 Oz) di Vermouth rosso (o Punt & Mes) 3cl (1 Oz) di Bitter Campari Fetta di arancia GhiaccioPreparazione: Riporre il bicchiere nel freezer qualche ora prima. Riempirlo di ghiaccio ed eventualmente versare l’acqua in eccesso se necessario.Versare il Vermouth, poi il Campari mescolare con uno stir, aggiungete una fettina di arancia e salute!Ho servito il cocktail con dei crostini di carne salada, pecorino a scaglie e leggermente condita con un poco di olio extravergine di oliva e pepe.Accompagnamento:Secondo i consigli della mitica Greta, lo stuzzichino ideale come accompagnamento può essere: un carpaccio di manzo accompagnato da una salsa acida, dei formaggio affumicati, oppure ancora un’idea golosa e molto scenografica, che purtroppo non sono riuscita a realizzare, ovvero dei cestino di tagliatelle con una salsa di cacio e pepe.

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SOME OF THE GREATEST TYPOGRAPHY EVER UTILIZED IN GRAPHIC DESIGN.

PIC INFO: Spotlight on a Campari Soda banner titled "Dosé par Campari." Artwork by Kobra Chiozzani, c. 1950.

DESCRIPTION: "The award-winning and innovative design of Campari Soda's packaging is on display in this midcentury Italian poster. Campari Soda's iconic bottle shape was designed by Italian Futurist Fortunato Depero, who inverted the shape of the glass used to drink the beverage into the shape of the bottle -- a simple, yet groundbreaking innovation.

This banner design features great typography and its format is perfect for over a bar. Gaspar Campari first produced Bitter Campari in 1860 in Novara, Italy. The liquor falls under the category of "Bitters," which is traditionally prepared as a mixture of water, alcohol, and botanical extracts - in this case, orange peel. Bitters were originally developed as patent medicines, but are now used as digestifs.

The drink is colored with carmine dye that provides the unique red coloring. Campari Soda was developed in the 1920s and was first referred to as an "Americano", after the American tourists visiting Italy to avoid Prohibition at home. In 1932 it was bottled and sold as the world's first ever packaged cocktail and renamed "Campari Soda."

Source: www.galerie123.com/en/original-vintage-poster/54452/campari-soda-dose-par-campari.

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"The Italian concept of aperitivo centers on a slightly alcoholic beverage that is intended to whet your appetite for a meal to come," Huff notes. "But aperitivo is also just as much about the social act of the cocktail hour itself."

1.) MI-TO - Origin: Milan

1 /2 ounces Campari; 

1 1/2 ounces sweet vermouth from Torino; 

1/2 slice orange.

2.) VINTAGE NEGRONI - Origin: Milan

3/4 ounce Campari; 

3/4 ounce sweet vermouth; 

3/4 ounce London dry gin; 

1/2 ounce Barolo Chinato; 

1 dash mandarin bitters or orange bitters; 

orange peel.

3.) GIOSTRA D'ALCOL – Origin: Turin

2 ounces dry red wine, preferably Barbera; 

1 ounce Campari; 

1 ounce Cedrata Tassoni or sparkling lemonade; 

slice of orange. 

6.) SANGUE – Origin: Padua

1 lime plus 1 ounce fresh lime juice; 

1 teaspoon fine sea salt; 

1 1/2 ounces mezcal; 

1/2 ounce Luxardo Sangue Morlacco or cherry brandy; 

1/2 ounce curaçao or Grand Marnier; 

3 dashes grapefruit or orange bitters; 

1 dehydrated, or fresh, lemon slice, for garnish.

5.) AMBROGINO – Origin: Turin

2 ounces Zucca Rabarbaro (rhubarb) Amaro; 

1/2 ounce Campari; 

1/2 ounce vanilla simple syrup; 

splash of soda water; 

orange slice, halved, preferably blood orange.

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Poster advertising Campari Soda (c. 1950). Artwork by Mingozzi.

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I Asked 10 Women to Show Me Their Ultimate Summer Look

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I Asked 10 Women to Show Me Their Ultimate Summer Look

S

omething I really like about summer is how the weather provides an occasion to really get dressed where there might not ordinarily be one. Despite temperatures and humidity levels that might reasonably demand basic, sweat-wicking materials, it seems like people really take advantage of the vacation-like energy that appears magically in June. Maybe we’re nostalgic for the time in our lives when summer meant no school, no homework, no obligations. Maybe we’re just that sick of utilitarian coats. Either way, at least around New York, summer seems to have a way of encouraging us to add an extra earring or try out silhouette we normally wouldn’t. It provides an excuse to wear only swimsuits or break out the thing we’ve been saving, because if not when the sun is shining, then when? As a result, even in the least amount of clothes, everyone appears so much more fully dressed in June, July and August. And it’s so much fun to look at.

Because I can’t get enough, I asked 10 women to show me their Summer Looks, capital S, capital L — the outfit they keep wearing over and over because it so perfectly captures who they right now — plus what inspired them, how they feel in them and, for very important context, their go-to summer drinks.

Senior Market Editor at The Cut, @chupsterette

If you had to give this outfit a high school superlative, what would it be?

Most Likely to Be Mistaken for the Art Teacher, or Most Likely to Be Twinning With My Art Teacher.

Why is this your Summer Look?

I HATE summer about as much as I hate wearing color, which is to say: a lot. I can’t imagine myself in bright floral prints, off-the-shoulder tops or any other warm-weather trends — it doesn’t really suit my personality or style. Instead, I’ve figured out that I like a uniform year round. It always centers around something avant-garde looking, usually by a Japanese brand. If it’s a top, I’ll wear it over jeans or trousers, and if I’m in a crazy skirt, I’ll tuck in a camisole or sleeveless turtleneck. And no matter what, I always choose comfortable shoes.

This outfit ticks all of the boxes since the Pleats Please top feels like something an extremely hip Tokyo grandma would own in triplicate. The Tibi culottes are a really old pair of pants that have held up well and have enough volume to strike a balance with the tank. I would normally wear flats, but I had to run around today to a few appointments, so I swapped in these low-heeled Céline mules that play off the black-and-white palette.

If I weren’t in this, I’d most likely wear a (probably black) Comme des Garçons skirt with pleats or crazy ruffles, coupled with a camisole and Nikes or sandals. It’s mindless but still looks like I put in effort.

Where did the inspiration for this summer look come from?

Winter is my favorite time of year since I love a good turtleneck, snowboarding and feeling perfectly climate-controlled. Come summer, my only goal is to wear the least amount of clothing against my body without feeling like I’m over-exposed. Also, I really hate anything that clings to my figure — it only serves to add to the sweat levels! So I’m always trying to figure out how to do that and still look like I work in fashion. I’ve discovered that choosing stuff on the fringes of whatever is currently trendy helps me do that and also keeps my budget in check. I can rewear this over the next three years and it won’t look outdated, which makes it worth the price tag.

I always joke that I want to become Rei Kawakubo, especially as I get older. I really hope this is a step closer in that direction. She’s so damn cool.

How does it make you feel?

Like I can survive the next two months? I just need it to be snowy and dark!

What’s your go-to summer drink?

Iced coffee with oat milk during the day unless I’m being super fancy and indulgent, and then it’s a milk tea with grass jelly, pudding AND boba. If it’s nighttime, then all I want is an orange wine that’s super funky and turns off most people around me.

Illustrator, @Jennymwalton

If you had to give this outfit a high school superlative, what would it be?

Most Likely to Get Detention for Showing Too Much Stomach.

Why is this your Summer Look?

It’s my summer look because it’s so comfortable, but it still feels fun.

Where did the inspiration for this summer look come from?

From wanting to combine all of my most comfortable pieces and then style them in a way that still felt fun and not boring. To do that, I knotted the top and added a fun statement earring and a cute bag to match the striped shirt.

How does it make you feel?

Like I could go from the beach to a party! (Even if I’m just going from walking my dog to picking up a salad.)

What’s your go-to summer drink?

I think I overdid it on Campari last summer, so now I’m onto the Cappelletti Spritz instead. But I’ll still have a plain Campari soda every once in awhile. It’s so simple that it’s hard to beat.

Founder, Man Repeller

If you had to give this outfit a high school superlative, what would it be?

Most Likely To Be Worn on the Way Home From a Long-Winded Meditation Retreat So As to Demonstrate Without Having to Say Every Twenty Minutes That You Are Now an Enlightened Individual.

Why is this your Summer Look?

This dress isn’t necessarily my summer look so much as the color (or lack thereof) palette is. I find that I’ve been gravitating towards combinations of white and ivory in whatever form they want to take. The majority of the time, they’re cotton shorts and linen button-down shirts, but sometimes they’re dresses or drop-crotch pants or T-shirts. My guess is that I am after simplicity — a lack of complexity in what I wear that does not suggest I am “simple,” but rather, it highlights the multidimensionality of being human. Whoa, I stopped thinking for a second and just let my fingertips type, tbd on whether that actually makes sense but we are going to go with it for now.

Where did the inspiration for this summer look come from?

Nazareth.

How does it make you feel?

Put-together — like I showered this morning, even though I haven’t showered since last week. Like I have time to stop and smell the roses. Like the luxury of ordering coffee “to stay” is one I take for granted because I am afforded its stillness so regularly.

What’s your go-to summer drink?

Oat milk over ice. I feel like I was sleeping when Oatly blew up, so I’m doing my part to make up for the time I missed.

Glossier Editor, @minamigessel

If you had to give this outfit a high school superlative, what would it be?

Most Likely to Make Her Own Almond Milk.

Why is this your Summer Look?

The sleeves are linen, so it’s breezy and keeps me cool. Sneakers, because comfort.

Where did the inspiration for this summer look come from?

German milkmaid discovers comfortable sneakers that make her look taller than she actually is.

How does it make you feel?

It makes me feel cute and sexy.

What’s your go-to summer drink?

Shake Shack’s watermelon basil lemonade with a dash of Sprite! Hella fresh.

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If you had to give this outfit a high school superlative, what would it be?

Most Likely to Be Underestimated.

Why is this your Summer Look?

It’s comfortable, and I think it’s also quite casual, but I guess due to the color palette and accessories, it can also be worn in pretty formal environments too, making it perfect for most occasions, which is great because most of my days take random turns.

Where did the inspiration for this summer look come from?

I recently spent lot of time in Majorca, Spain, and everything from the overly relaxed way of life, which encourages neutrals and comfort, to the sunny weather, which inspires light and soft fabrics, to the fun and entertaining side of the culture, which probably led me to explore wearing more jewellery than I typically do, has made me gravitate towards pieces that represent how my time there made me feel.

How does it make you feel?

I know I keep saying comfortable, but it really does make me feel comfortable! But alongside the comfort and practicality, it makes me feel mature, confident and ready for wherever my day takes me. Plus, with the jewelry, I feel quite fancy — probably because I never wear this much!

What’s your go-to summer drink?

Aperol spritz slushie!

Editor at ZEITmagazin and founder of C’est Clairette

If you had to give this outfit a high school superlative, what would it be?

Most Likely to Get Denied Access to an Italian Cathedral.

Why is this your Summer Look?

This summer has been the most incredible I’ve ever experienced in Berlin – we’ve basically had sun and heat for three months straight. I’ve been in a swimsuit the whole time because sweating doesn’t feel gross in it. Plus, you’re always ready to join a pool party or dip into a fountain. The dress I found in a lovely vintage boutique during a work trip to Florence is the result of my newly developed passion for Italian style — you know, the beautiful patterns, the feminine dresses, the fun-loving atmosphere around it. There’s something equally effortless and over-the-top about the way Italian women dress. I’ve worn this outfit during aperitivo hour on my balcony and buttoned it up to go outside (society here in Europe requires me to do so).

Where did the inspiration for this summer look come from?

I think it came from a fantasy. I’ve been picturing myself lounging in an olive garden in Puglia all summer, probably because I’m actually (finally!) going there in September (after seemingly everyone has been on vacation except me). And if a swimsuit paired with a Missoni dress and hoop earrings isn’t the perfect outfit for this kind of setting, I really don’t know what is.

How does it make you feel?

It makes me feel so free! Not only because it’s basically just a swimsuit and a shirt and takes me five seconds to put on, but also because it offers a way to let my thighs breathe without having to put them in shorts or denim cut-offs (which I love on everyone except me).

What’s your go-to summer drink?

Daytime: homemade ice tea (made from Earl Grey, lime juice and a few drops of maple syrup). Evening: Campari orange, always and forever.

Managing Fashion Editor at Nordstrom, @preetmasingh

If you had to give this outfit a high school superlative, what would it be?

Most Likely to Make a Comeback.

Why is this your Summer Look?

I’ve been on a mission to streamline my life this summer, and my closet has been a big focus of that. I wanted to stop thinking, “I should keep that in CASE” … I wanted my closet to be things I could pull together almost at random that could work for the majority of places I go on the regular. Basically, I wanted to front load the effort so I can be lazy about dressing but still look polished enough. A denim pencil skirt and polo with a low-heeled sandal and crossbody bag is that boiled down to its essence: kind of casual, kind of dressy, kind of classic, kind of trendy, very easy. Looking for classic pieces with unique details is an easy hack to get there.

Where did the inspiration for this summer look come from?

This is how I dressed in high school! I loved denim pencil skirts, I loved polos, I loved a thong sandal — and I still do! There are some pieces that are part of your style DNA and I feel like I’m (re)discovering those in the great closet purge of 2018. Some things you just always feel good in.

How does it make you feel?

Good! But seriously, I feel like I don’t have to fuss or worry about something being out of place, which is paramount. I get really fidgety and anxious otherwise. The Sagittarius rising in me also feels like I could be spontaneous in it — like I could go to a nice dinner on a whim or to the beach…or just to work, which is most often the case.

What’s your go-to summer drink?

Rachel’s Ginger Beer in Seattle makes delicious coconut dark ‘n’ stormy slushy drinks. They are dangerously yummy and strong.

VP Design, Proenza Schouler, @elizabethgiardina

If you had to give this outfit a high school superlative, what would it be?

Most Obviously Knocked Up.

Why is this your Summer Look?

Because I am pregnant and I seem to feel the happiest in a bikini or a caftan.

Where did the inspiration for this summer look come from?

Necessity. And I don’t like maternity clothing. Also I love the colors of this Kanga cloth.

How does it make you feel?

Like I am channeling my inner earth mother.

What’s your go-to summer drink?

Club soda with bitters and lime. Damn I miss a stiff drink.

Digital Talent (Instagram), @slipintostyle 

If you had to give this outfit a high school superlative, what would it be?

Most Likely to Be ET’s Date at the Leopard-Themed Senior Prom.

Why is this your Summer Look?

It’s my summer look because it’s super easy to get in and out of and I can wear multiple versions of it with different tees and different wrap skirts every single day and no one one will ever notice, I promise.

Where did the inspiration for this summer look come from?

During summer, it’s too hot to wear long sleeves, but at the same time, I need to protect at least one part of my body — my legs in this case — from mosquito bites, so a T-shirt and a midi skirt sounds like a good compromise.

How does it make you feel?

It makes me feel all sorts of ways: glamorous because the skirt is silk, cool because I’m wearing a “Space Cowboy” T-shirt and a bit like a modern-day Marie Antoinette because of the big velvet bows on my silver mules.

What’s your go-to summer drink?

A creamy and thick piña colada with a pink umbrella and pink sugar on the edge. It’s the only way to make me feel like I’m really on summer vacation.

Model and Student, @musegold

If you had to give this outfit a high school superlative, what would it be?

Most Likely to Ruin My White Top by Lunchtime! (I love white but am terrible at keeping them clean.)

Why is this your Summer Look?

My summer look will always be a tee-and-mom-jeans combo. A silk scarf material keeps me cool in the summer. The straw tote has been a staple this summer — my favorite trend of the year! As for my shoes, sneakers are always in and comfortable for a long day of meetings and running around the city.

Where did the inspiration for this summer look come from?

Comfort! I’m inspired by things that make me comfortable and are versatile. I like wearing something that I can dress up or dress down depending on what I’m up to that day.

How does it make you feel?

Beautiful! You always feel good when you find jeans that fit, right?! Pants that fit me in all the right places can make me feel like I’m on the moon.

What’s your go-to summer drink?

I make a mango smoothie every morning! I love smoothies because they reminds me of summer and they’re refreshing. I’m also an iced coffee addict and proud. French vanilla or caramel are always a good idea.

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Six Worthy Alternatives to Aperol in Your Spritz

The beauty of the Aperol Spritz is its simplicity, both to make and to drink. Sure, the drink has some detractors, but it has plenty of supporters, too. Besides, there’s more than one way to spritz. Whether or not you love the taste of Aperol, the bright-orange Italian liqueur doesn’t need to be the only thing you’re drinking this summer.

When it comes to making any spritz, stick to a general formula of three parts fizzy wine, two parts low(ish)-ABV spirit/liqueur, and a splash of bubbly water. Using like-for-like substitutions, and a dose of creative license, here are our six favorite alternatives to the Aperol Spritz.

Contratto Aperitivo

Located in Asti, Contratto is a historic Italian winery with serious pedigree. Back in 1919, it produced the nation’s first vintage sparkling wine. Since 1935, the brand has also made an Aperol-adjacent aperitivo, blending 28 botanicals with Italian brandy. When mixed with Prosecco, it pours an attractive sunset orange and fills the glass with notes of blood orange and lemon peel.

Pilla Aperitivo Select

This Venetian aperitivo has followed the same recipe since 1920, combining 30 botanicals to provide a rich, complex flavor. A bitter note arrives courtesy of rhubarb, while juniper adds a fresh, piney undertone. It’s full of fresh flowers and herbs on the palate, and delivers a lasting pink grapefruit finish. At 17.5-percent ABV, it’s slightly stronger than Aperol but still works well in a classic three-two-one mix. For an authentic Venetian garnish, swap in a green olive for the orange slice.

Luxardo Aperitivo

In addition to its iconic cocktail cherries and straw-covered bottles of Maraschino liqueur, Luxardo makes the closest like-for-like Aperol alternative. Like Pepsi to Aperol’s Coke, this liqueur serves a familiar, refreshing spritz, with Orange Sunkist aromas and bittersweet grapefruit and orange flavors that are slightly less sweet than Aperol. It’s not as nuanced as some of the other options on this list, but, at 11 percent ABV, it’s endlessly crushable.

Cappelletti

Made with Trebbiano wine as its base, this aperitivo has a juicy, fruity character. At 17 percent ABV, Cappelletti punches a boozy kick somewhere between Aperol and Campari, but you can keep things in check by adding an extra half-pour of soda water. Like the classic Aperol Spritz, garnishing with a few slices of fruit brings the drink to life — we recommend lemon or lime.

Galliano L’Aperitivo

Admittedly, Galliano’s L’Aperitivo is closer to Campari than Aperol in both its flavor and ABV content, but we’re including it here for the interesting, nuanced spritz it offers, which is perfect for those who enjoy their drinks with a bitter kick. The complexity arrives from a blend of more than 30 botanicals. When poured in a spritz, it’s herbaceous on the nose and delivers bergamot, grapefruit, and Maraschino cherries on the palate. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a lime wedge.

Lillet

Lillet is French, not Italian, and the fortified, flavored wine doesn’t reach the bitter or sweet heights of Aperol. That said, Lillet Blanc, Rosé, and Rouge each provide a delicious, versatile spritz. The blanc is typified by white flowers and grape notes, while the rosé is fruitier, with peach and honey aromas and flavors of orange and stone fruit. When opting for Lillet Rouge, double down on the strawberry preserve notes with a berry garnish.

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Foto Flip: 91 Küche Bankette Beginnen Sie Ihren Tag

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Foto Flip: 91 Küche Bankette Beginnen Sie Ihren Tag

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1. Ein custom peacock-blue Bankett, einem asiatischen Siebdruck-und Pfau-inspirierte römische Farbtöne sorgen für eine elegante San Francisco kitchen nook, entworfen von Kress Jack zu Hause.

Steven Miller Design Studio, Inc.

2. Dieser lila Bankett in San Francisco wurde von designer Steven Miller. Es hat eine fast 6-Fuß-high-back, das macht eine mutige Aussage.

Caitlin Moran Interiors

3. Designer-Caitlin Moran macht uns grün vor Neid dieses Santa Barbara, Kalifornien, Bankett. Die Stühle sind von ABC Carpet & zu Hause.

4. – Tuft-Bankett und Glasplatte Bistrotisch Gnade diese Küche, entworfen von Kim E. Courtney.

Su Casa Designs

5. Boston Essecke, entworfen von Su Casa Designs, enthält eine benutzerdefinierte Leder Bankett mit Chrom-Nieten. Die Anhänger Beleuchtung ist von Der Urban Electric Co.

Heydt Designs

6. Designer Benjamin Dhong gefunden, die Zitrone und weißem Leinen bedeckt die Bankett an Christopher Farr Cloth. Der Tabouret Chevre Bank gegenüber dem Bankett hat Ziege-inspirierte Beine.

Cristin Priester Vereinfachte Bee

7. Ein Metzger-block-Tabelle, unterstützt durch ein einzelnes Bein und eine Pendelleuchte aus Arteriors sind die highlights dieser Cristin Priester gestalteten Essecke.

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Southern Living

8. Leinen bedeckten Bankett und Sessel gruppieren sich um einen Metall-bistro Tisch in einem traditionellen Atlanta Küche. Die Schabracken und die Kissen waren aus dem gleichen Lee Joffa Stoff.

Jute Interior Design

9. Zwei weiße Knoll Grundlagen wurden gekrönt mit einem benutzerdefinierten Holz Tabelle erstellen, diese helle Essecke in San Francisco. Ein großes Hicks Pendelleuchte komplettiert die Szene.

design studio HODGSON

10. Eine helle orange Wand knallt gegen die Kohle-Grau-Bankett in dieser Ottawa, Ontario, Küche. Ein Numero Aufhängung der Kronleuchter ist aus dem Blick.

Kathleen Walsh Interiors, LLC

11. Diese traditionelle Küche in New York wurde von Kathleen Walsh und vermittelt eine subtile nautische Thema. Die hellblaue Farbe ist Nautische Nebel von Benjamin Moore.

Adeeni Design Group

12. Eine frische Schicht der Cremigen Apricot Farbe von Dunn-Edwards sorgt für eine warme Szene in San Francisco Küche, set aglow durch die Lotus-Blume Kronleuchter.

Robin Rigby Fisher CMKBD/CAPS

13. Designer Robin Rigby Fisher, entfernt die Spitze eines vintage Chrom Tisch und ersetzte Sie mit Marmor in dieser übergangszeit Portland, Oregon, Küche-Ecke.

Dennis Moffitt Malerei

14. Dieses weiß getäfelten Frühstück nook in Providence, Rhode Island, verfügt über eine gebogene Bankett und einem antiken Tisch.

Joni Speer Interior Design

15. Interior-designer Joni Speer, gepaart mit einem 42-Zoll-Kupfer-Tabelle aus Arhaus und ein Kronleuchter tropft mit Goldenen Perlen für das St.-Louis-Küchen-Ecke.

Ben Herzog

16. Dieses traditionelle Frühstück Bankett in Brooklyn Heights, New York, brownstone umfasst kundenspezifische weiße Schränke gebaut, die von Hemingway Custom Cabinetry und einer rauchigen Glas-Kronleuchter.

Sutro Architects

17. Brentano Stoffe’ Festliche Streifen Stoff deckt das Bankett in San Francisco kitchen nook mit einer unglaublichen Aussicht auf die Golden Gate Bridge.

Rebecca Reynolds-Design -New Canaan Küchen

18. Eine benutzerdefinierte Bankett ist gepaart mit einem antiken Tisch und Stuhl in diesem Westchester, Connecticut, Küche Ecke. Der elegante Kronleuchter ist von Pimlico zu Hause.

c3d-design

19. Eine Mauer mit zwei schwarzen, schattierten Wandlampen ist das highlight dieses nautische inspirierte Küche Bankett in Toronto, erstellt von c3d-Design.

Best & Company

20. vintage-rauchiges Glas-Anhänger von Paris, kombiniert mit einer klassischen weißen Saarinen Esstisch schafft eine moderne Essecke in New York City zu Hause.

Maria Prinz-Fotografie

21. Die glatten Kurven des benutzerdefinierten Bankett machen eine elegante Erklärung in diesem New Yorker Küche. Die beruhigende Wände sind Weiß beschichtet Taube von Benjamin Moore.

Charmean Neithart Interiors

22. Die orange faux-Leder-bedeckt, Bankett-pops in diesem traditionellen Küche Frühstücksbereich in Pasadena, Kalifornien, entworfen von Charmean Neithart Interiors.

JS Interiors LLC

23. Die mint-grünes Glas-Laterne-Anhänger aus Der Urban Electric Co. mischt sich gut mit dem Stoff abdecken, das Bankett in diesem Portland, Maine, Strand-inspirierten Küche Ecke.

Goff Architektur

24. Die feinen Holzarbeiten details machen diese custom-Messestand entworfen von Goff Architektur ein besonderer Ort für das Frühstück.

Studio-Durham Architekten

25. Silver ist der star dieses St. Louis Essecke. Es umfasst das Bankett und funkelt oben in die Starglass Pendel.

amanda nisbet

26. – Tuft-gelb-Leder-Bankett-und Barbie-Puppe-inspiriert, Kunst zu machen für eine vielseitige Frühstücksecke in New York.

Jeannie Balsam Interieur

27. Interior-designer Jeannie Balsam gefunden vintage-Holz-Propeller in einem örtlichen Antiquitäten-shop für dieses patriotische-farbene Frühstück nook in Nantucket, Massachusetts.

Andrew Howard Interior Design

28. Ein Bild von einem blue heron bezieht sich auf die blauen und weißen gemusterten Stoff deckt das Bankett in Jacksonville, Florida, einen Frühstücksraum, entworfen von Andrew Howard.

Figura Küchen & Interieur

29. Dieses Rustikale Küche-Ecke in England wurde von Figura Küchen & Interiors. Auch die Familie der Katze scheint es zu mögen.

Rachel Reider Interiors

30. Boston Frühstücksbereich ist groß auf Ansichten und Stil. Die Glasplatte Platner Tisch macht eine mutige Aussage und ein toller Treffpunkt für die Familie.

Mike Schaap Bauherren

31. Benchmark Holz-Studio gebaut, das Frühstück Stand in diesem Grand Rapids, Michigan, die Heimat. Die Sitzbänke sind bedeckt mit vinyl, für einfache Reinigung.

Sutro Architects

32. Eine Marmorplatte Bistrotisch ist umgeben von einem drei-beidseitig Bankett in San Francisco kitchen nook designed by Sutro Architects.

Traci Connell Interiors

33. Eine Tabelle von Globalen Ansichten und ein Glas-Kronleuchter von Cyan-Design sind die highlights in diesem Dallas Frühstücksbereich.

34. Key-lime-green Baldwin Bambus-Tapete macht einen dramatischen Sprung in das Manhattan Küche-Ecke.

Ederra Design Studio

35. Die Leinen-Trommel-Anhänger von Regina Andrew spielt gut in diesem minimalistischen Frühstück nook in Los Angeles.

Moger Mehrhof Architekten

36. Diese traditionelle Küche in Philadelphia hat eine Sammlung von blauen und roten Wurf Kissen entlang der Rückseite des built-in-Bankett.

Design First Interiors

37. Diese moderne Ottawa, Ontario, Küche, Bankett-erstellt von Design-Erste Interieur verfügt über einen Bocci Hängeleuchte.

Brookes + Hill Custom Builders

38. Die bunten gestreiften Stoff, covers das Bankett und volant in Boston Küche ist gepaart mit einer Ingo Maurer Campari Pendelleuchte.

Tim Andersen Architekt

39. Ein trio der roten Laternen ergänzt die beadboard Bankett lackiert in Benjamin Moore Pale Sea Mist in diesem rustikalen Seattle Küche.

Emily Griffin Design

40. Interior-designer Emily Griffin sagt Sie inspiriert wurde das design des Hauses um die Mexikanische Küche Fliesen von Toronto nach Hause.

Francesca Owings Interior Design

41. Vintage industrial gears und gehämmert-Stahl Pendelleuchte sind einige der highlights dieses Grand Rapids, Michigan, Küche, entworfen von Francesca Owings.

GESAMT-KONZEPTE

42. Eine benutzerdefinierte Kronleuchter aus alten Glas-soda-Flaschen macht eine lustige Aussage in diesem Calistoga, Kalifornien, Bauernhaus Küche.

Sutton Suzuki Architekten

43. Benutzerdefinierte Fenster aus durch Quanten-Fenster & Türen, Inc. bieten einen klaren Ausblick auf den Pazifischen Ozean in dieser Küche Ecke in Kauai, Hawaii.

Tomasi Design

44. Peter und Madeline Powell schuf die Lebensretter-inspirierte Kunst für die moderne all-weiße Küche ist in Tiburon, Kalifornien.

Doyle Design Group

45. Eine rote Leder-Bankett -, Meer-grünen Kalkstein-Arbeitsplatten und gelbe Wände sorgen für eine helle Küche Ecke in San Francisco, Sea Cliff Nachbarschaft.

Mendelson-Gruppe

46. Eine Kombination von Benjamin Moore paints – Grüner Tönung für den Bankett-und Silber Marlin für die Wände – erzeugt eine beruhigende palette in dieser Küche auf Manhattans Upper East Side.

Lisa Stevens & Company, Inc.

47. Designer-Lisa Stevens entwarf eine custom Sitzbank Sitz hinten in der Küche die Insel hier. Die rot-Trommel-Anhänger sind von der Jacques Garcia Kollektion für Baker.

Ana Williamson Architect

48. Custom-made Regale und eine Antike Karte anzeigen San Francisco Küche, entworfen von Ana Williamson eine praktische und stilvolle spot.

Douglas Design Studio

49. mit Der black Alkoven Wand bietet einen tollen Kontrast zu den gelben gepolsterten Stühlen von Toronto Küche nook, erstellt von Douglas Design Studio.

Adrienne Neff Design Services LLC

50. Die großen Hicks Pendelleuchte ist eine elegante Funktion in diesem monochromatischen Frühstück nook in New York City.

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15 Bourbon Drink dishes to Warm the Soul

[Photograph: Jennifer Hess, Elana Lepkowski, Vicky Wasik]

In so far as I love less heavy spirits like gin and tequila, whenever autumn strikes, it really is whiskey that finds its means into my cup generally. Might mean a spicy or a peaty Scotch, but today we're sticking with the booze that got me personally into whiskey in the first place: bourbon.

Nice, oaky, and fairly mild, bourbon are at home throughout types of cocktails. Whether you're in the mood for a spirit-forward Old Fashioned, a honey-sweetened Bee's Legs difference, or a citrusy grapefruit sipper, we've got 15 dishes to keep you drinking and loving bourbon right through spring.

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Perhaps no cocktail better showcases good whiskey than a vintage Fashioned. Since it's made with simply bourbon, sugar, and bitters (plus an orange or cherry garnish, naturally), whatever nature you use can come through in effect, so make it good one. While it's stylish today to help make the drink with spicy rye, bourbon is old-fashioned and offers a slightly sweeter background. If you organization coming, Old Fashioneds are great to help make in huge batches—check out our meal, that will be designed expressly for that purpose.

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2.  Boulevardier

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The Boulevardier is much like an autumnal cousin into the Negroni, replacing the gin with whiskey (either bourbon or rye) to complement the nice vermouth and Campari. That replacement brings a big change, switching a usually lean, bright cocktail richer and much more complex. A Negroni might be great anytime of the year, but a Boulevardier will appear specially apt since the heat falls if you need an elegant, dependable drink to warm up you from the inside.

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3.   Mint Julep

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Although Derby Day seems distant, there is no reason to hold back to enjoy a frosty, refreshing mint julep, particularly if summer time tends to linger where you live. Utilizing a mixture or an unnaturally flavored syrup will place you on the quick track to damaging your julep; if you want to succeed right, you need to make use of fresh mint—gently muddled, maybe not smashed to death, to prevent releasing the herb's bitter tastes. For some thing slightly various, attempt our chocolate difference, made with a good-quality crème de cacao as opposed to quick syrup.

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4.  Hot Caramel-Popcorn Bourbon Apple Cider

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When it is numbingly cool away, you can't go wrong pouring a nip of warmth-giving bourbon into a mug of hot apple cider. Within meal, we make that classic pairing better still by steeping the bourbon with caramel popcorn, offering the drink a nutty, toasty taste. Because all popcorn requires butter, we float a pat along with the finished beverage.

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5.  Bittersweet Amaro- and Whiskey-Spiked Coffee

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This rich spiked coffee walks the range between nice and savory by pairing bourbon and crème de cacao with caramelly, bittersweet Averna and herbal Gran Classico—and, obviously, hot coffee. If you discover the beverage a tad too sweet as it is, simply include more coffee for extra bitterness. Plain, unsweetened whipped cream is an excellent garnish; for a more uncommon touch, try flavoring it with a little additional Gran Classico.

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6.  Enhanced Iced Coffee

[Photograph: Lizz Schumer]

Maybe not into the mood for a hot eye-opener? This sophisticated chilled beverage begins with iced coffee rather, mixing it with bourbon, Luxardo Maraschino liqueur, ointment, Demerara syrup, absinthe, and orange bitters. The maraschino may seem to take over the drink to start with, although bourbon will end up more assertive as you sip.

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7.  Sparkling Bourbon Pear Cocktail

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This festive batched beverage gets a pronounced—but maybe not overwhelming—fall flavor from a roasted-pear purée. The simple, nice mixture of caramelized pears and lemon juice is combined with bourbon and maple syrup to create the beverage's base. To provide, pour the mixer into a glass, fill up with sparkling wine, and sprinkle with surface clove.

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8.  Gold Rush

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The Gold Rush is similar to the Bee's Knees—a mix of gin, lemon, and honey—but with high-proof bourbon in the place of gin, causing a glass or two that preferences like a far more complex form of a whiskey sour. While other varieties works, I discover that intense buckwheat honey stacks up better to the bourbon.

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9.  Triple Crown (Whiskey Sour Cocktail With Amaro)

[Photograph: Vicky Wasik]

Another elevated take on the whiskey bad, this one gets its taste from citrusy Montenegro Amaro and grapefruit-scented pamplemousse liqueur. The sweetness associated with pamplemousse nicely complements the vanilla when you look at the bourbon, as the amaro provides adequate bitterness for balance.

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10.  Blushing Betty

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Colder climate means we are approaching peak citrus period, and this beverage makes the the majority of it by showcasing bittersweet pink-grapefruit juice. We allow the juice shine by continuing to keep other beverage easy, incorporating just bourbon and easy syrup. A grapefruit-wedge garnish actually purely needed, but i believe it's a fairly addition.

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11.  Moto Guzzi

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This strong, dark sipper calls for just two ingredients: Booker's Bourbon and Punt e Mes vermouth. Booker's is bottled at 120-plus proof, therefore it is effective at standing towards bitter vermouth in a 1:1 proportion. You may utilize a lower-proof (and cheaper) bourbon, like Jim Beam Ebony, but you could need to utilize a 2:1 ratio maintain the bitterness down.

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12.  5-Spice Bourbon Punch

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Bourbon cocktails don't need to be extremely strong—on a milder fall day, you might like this energizing punch, created using bourbon, lime juice, club soda, and a syrup infused with five-spice blend: Sichuan peppercorns, celebrity anise, cinnamon, cloves, and fennel. Making the syrup with whole spices instead of store-bought five-spice powder both offers it an improved flavor and makes it much simpler to strain.

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13.  Chicken and Sage Cocktail

[Photograph: Autumn Giles]

This cocktail drinks like Thanksgiving in a glass, compliment of pumpkin, sage, and turkey—or, instead, crazy chicken 101 bourbon. It isn't simply the pun that led us in that way: Wild Turkey's caramel and vanilla records allow it to be an all-natural match for pumpkin, and its particular high proof helps it endure the woodsy sage.

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14.  Pomegranate Bourbon Cocktail

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This beverage incorporates pomegranate in 2 different forms: tart molasses and fresh juice. Mixing in fresh-squeezed orange liquid adds some required sweetness to an otherwise tart cocktail. You will find sufficient powerful tastes mingling here that can be used any decent bourbon—don't wish to split out of the top-shelf liquor.

15.  Maple Bourbon Eggnog

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Which says eggnog would work limited to Christmastime, especially when it really is this tasty? The eggnog itself is a fairly standard formula, but it gets additional level from maple syrup. Just what actually sets this aside, though, is the crispy bacon-strip garnish, which plays really with all the sweet maple—sprinkle on bacon bits, too, should you want to get crazy with-it.

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CATCHES ONE'S EYE INSTANTLY AND IS A DESIGN MASTERPIECE IN EVERY WHICH WAY -- THE CAMPARI SODA BOTTLE.

PIC(S) INFO: Spotlight on the eternal design icon that is the conical bottle in which Campari Soda is still sold today. The futurist design was created by painter, sculptor, and graphic artist Fortunato Depero (1892-1960).

A SMALL HISTORY: "After the Bitter Campari and Cordial Campari, respectively ruby red drink and liquor with macerated raspberries in cognac, the company of Milan’s Davide Campari launched on the market in 1932, exactly Campari Soda, or Bitter with the addition of soda. The drink was no longer being served with the siphon, but already mixed in the right doses in comfortable glass bottles in the shape of an inverted cup.

The bottle was ordered to Bordoni glassware in the early thirties and had to be made of frosted glass with two embossed lines at the base with the words “SPECIAL PREPARATION, Davide Campari & C. MILANO”, while in the center field was to appear as "CAMPARI SODA." All these features, combined with the special shade of red and the absence of the label, instead of the typical alcohol on the market, made of Campari Soda a product that broke conventions and, because of its shape and the advertising psychology, opened new sales strategies. Interesting to note that the registration of the name “Campari Soda” in 1932 served to secure the name of the product consists of the words “Campari” and “Soda”, but the three-dimensional mark could not be deposited (shape of the bottles, embossed character of the name) because of the lack of a legal definition.

The success of the new drink is due also to the fact that Campari expanded the scope of the product by installing supplying machines in public places, by inserting a coin, they released bottles. The distributor was completed by a figure conceived and always realized by Depero which reflects the inverted cone reason, the same as the bottle. The Trentino artist had long worked on this figure, elaborating several sketches from the early years of the association with Campari, which began in 1924. It can be assumed therefore that the company had to study the Campari Soda at the end of the twenties and that Depero had been responsible for providing the first plans for an advertising presentation, projects that were later used in the early thirties.

Davide Campari had the merit of being among the first Italian industrialist to notice how advertising could influence in a decisive way the visual perceptual faculties of the consumer. The partnership with Depero did not tie only to the design of the product, indeed. The Rovereto artist produced an enormous amount of sketches, ink, collage of colored papers, plastics for advertising projects, of which only a fraction was then realized. In 1931, demonstrating his commitment also in the publishing field, he published the Numero Unico Futurista Campari, a collection of graphic and poetic creations of advertising, combined with the launch of the Manifesto dell’Arte Pubblicitaria Futurista."

-- FERMO EDITORE (Italian blogspot), "Depero and the Campari Soda bottle: an history lasting 80 years," by Fossella Romito, c. October 2017

Sources: www.fermoeditore.it/en/blog-en/depero-and-the-campari-soda-bottle-an-history-lasting-80-years-2, Pinterest, L'Italo-Americano, Italy On This Day, Briasco Distribuzione, Biber Architects, various, etc...