Herbal · Bittersweet

Aromatized Wine

Aromatised Wine|Aromatised Wines|16% ABV|Europe, France

Aromatized wines are essential low ABV cocktail components that add aromatic complexity bitterness and balance to classic and modern recipes

Aromatized wines bring herbal bittersweet and spiced wine character making them ideal for aperitif cocktails spritzes and stirred classics

Flavor Profile

Sweetness

Medium

Bitterness

Medium

Acidity

Low

Body

Light

Taste

HerbalBittersweetSpiced

Aroma

WormwoodCitrus PeelSpiceWine

Texture

Light

Known For

Classic Cocktails

AmericanoMartiniAdonis

Modern Cocktails

Modern SpritzAperitif Highballs

Signature Serves

Aperitif Serves

Pairings

Pairs Well With

GinOrange LiqueurBitters

Recommended With

Soda WaterSparkling WineCitrus

Avoid Pairing With

Heavy Cream Ingredients

Substitutes

Substitute With

VermouthQuinquinaLillet

Non-Alcoholic Alternatives

Non Alcoholic Aromatized Wine Alternative

similar aromatized wine structure with different botanical profiles

Serving Tips

Serve chilled or with soda for refreshing aperitif style drinks

Storage Tips

Store refrigerated after opening to preserve freshness

Buying Tips

Choose quality aromatized wine with balanced bitterness and aroma

Mix it into something

Cocktails made with Aromatized Wine

Straight Up | Bitter

White Negroni

Lighter colored yet boldly bitter twist on the Negroni that replaces Campari with gentian liqueur for a brighter alpine style aperitif profile

On the Rocks | Bitter

Perennial

Rhubarb vodka introduces tart vegetal brightness into this bittersweet aperitivo-style stirred cocktail

Straight Up | Citrus | Sour

Corpse Reviver No.2

Equal parts gin, citrus, and aromatized wine create one of the most precisely balanced aperitif classics in early cocktail literature

Straight Up | Bitter

White Negroni

Lighter colored yet boldly bitter twist on the Negroni that replaces Campari with gentian liqueur for a brighter alpine style aperitif profile

On the Rocks | Bitter

Perennial

Rhubarb vodka introduces tart vegetal brightness into this bittersweet aperitivo-style stirred cocktail

Straight Up | Citrus | Sour

Corpse Reviver No.2

Equal parts gin, citrus, and aromatized wine create one of the most precisely balanced aperitif classics in early cocktail literature

About Aromatized Wine

What Does Aromatized Wine Taste Like?

Bittersweet herbal lightly spiced with citrus and wine depth

How It Is Made

Wine is fortified with neutral spirit and infused with herbs spices and citrus peels to create balanced aromatic complexity

How To Use Aromatized Wine in Cocktails

Use in aperitif cocktails stirred classics and low ABV mixed drinks

Best For

Aperitif cocktails spritzes and classic aromatic recipes

A Bit of History

Aromatized wines developed in Europe as herb infused fortified wines used for digestive and aperitif purposes before becoming core cocktail ingredients