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America’s bartenders have crowned a new drink of summer, and it’s far more interesting than Aperol

  • This summer's popular drink is vermouth and soda, a simple beverage unlike complex cocktails involving many ingredients.
  • Bartenders now serve lightly fortified wine with sparkling water and olives instead of the usual spirits, reflecting changing customer preferences.
  • Alexandria Bowler, lead bartender at Emeril's, chose vermouth and soda as the drink of the summer, highlighting its unique and understated appeal.
  • A 2026 industry report shows rising popularity of cordials, aperitifs, and amari over traditional spirits, with many consumers interested in low-alcohol cocktails.
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America’s bartenders have crowned a new drink of summer, and it’s far more interesting than Aperol

This summer’s drink isn’t a 12-ingredient cocktail; it’s vermouth and soda. Bartenders who spent years watching customers reach for the same handful of spirits now ... Read moreThe post America’s bartenders have crowned a new drink of summer, and it’s…

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Watauga Democrat broke the news in Calhoun, United States on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
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