Aperitif

A unique blend of natural herbs and spices, Angostura Bitters is used in cocktails and as a flavour enhancer in cooking. Essential in a classic pink gin, it's also important in a Champagne cocktail. Made in Trinidad & Tobago from plant and herb extracts, it's a must-have for a well-stocked drinks cabinet.

Based on a secret 1813 recipe, Noilly Prat is beautifully crafted in the South of France. Delicious served chilled on its own with a twist of lemon, it is the perfect vermouth for a classic and contemporary mixology.

Made from Red Wine, Herbs and Fruit - this vermouth-style aperitif is sweeter than many others, making it a superb choice for the Classic Martinez Cocktail, or great drunk neat, chilled, in a wine glass.

The pastis Ricard was created by Paul Ricard, in Marseilles in 1932. Our pride is, as always, in giving pleasure. Ricard was born in sunny Marseille back in 1932. To reveal the delicacy of the anise, the fresh taste of the liquorice and the subtle Provence herbs

An original aperitif based on wine, sugar and mountain herbs. Serve with an orange slice and two ice cubes with plenty of soda or as a base for fine-tasting cocktails.

Gonzalez Byass has relaunched a historic brand of vermouth, La Copa. Based on the original 19th-century recipe, this is made using a blend of eight-year-old oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherries. Flavoured with botanical including wormwood, clove, orange peel, nutmeg, angelica and quinine, this is a sweeter style of vermouth that works well in cocktails.

With a mahogany colour and orange highlights, Yzaguirre Classic Red Vermouth has an intense aroma with herby and spicy notes. Mild balsamic touches give it a pleasant and very unique structure. It has a good aromatic intensity in the mouth which balances out the acidity very well. Long, intense and slightly bitter aftertaste.

Vermouth (or Vermut as it is called in Catalunya) has taken Spain by storm in recent years. A fabulous blend of wine, herbs, fruit and botanicals, it is the perfect aperitivo. This one is a real stonker. Made by Casa Mariol, one of Catalunya’s funkiest bodegas, it is fresh, vibrant, light herbaceousness with a touch of citrus zing. Perfect over ice, a squeeze of orange, and (if you must) a small dash of soda.

Since its creation Aperol has been the quintessential Italian aperitif. Its unique secret recipe has remained unchanged throughout the years. Aperol is the irreplaceable ingredient for the preparation of the original Aperol Spritz.