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Low-proof libations are a growing trend among millennials who are trying to cut back on traditional spirits like whiskey, gin, and vodka.
An apéritif (a word derived from the Latin term aperire, which means “to open”) is an alcoholic beverage, usually low-proof, sipped before the start of a meal to simultaneously stimulate the appetite, relax the diner, and prep the digestive tract for the coming meal. The low(er) alcohol content of these drinks, which usually ranges from 10 to 24 percent ABV, is designed to relieve diners of stress, open up their palates, and engage their senses, rather than get them drunk.
Low-proof libations are a growing trend among millennials who are trying to cut back on traditional spirits like whiskey, gin, and vodka.