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Katy Perry’s Nonalc Drink Actually Rocks

Ever since George Clooney traded his keys to the Casamigos Castle for a crisp billion dollars, celebrities—like Kendall Jenner, Matthew McCounaghey, and the guy that ruined twitter dot com—have hurled themselves towards any opportunity that pours from …

Unfortunately, many of these fame-forward forays into the alcohol business have spawned spirits that are some combination of over-priced, unenjoyable, and problematic. Unless you enjoy booze that reeks of hand sanitizer and deleted paychecks, I’d avoid the category altogether.

How To Build a Better Grazing Table

At its best, a grazing table is the Disneyland of charcuterie boards and snack plates, but instead of Space Mountain and the Matterhorn you have a cascade of seeded crackers and sliced salami. Much like the happiest place on earth, a well-made grazing table has a clear theme, compelling attractions, and a few adults insistent on never leaving. It should be curated, delicious, and—above all else—fun.

Of course, this isn’t always the case. A good chunk of my grazing table experiences have been at funerals, school conferences, and airport lounges—none of which evoked much culinary wonder. Those tables were more Bright Star Adventure Park than Magic Kingdom.

Our 8 Prettiest Glasses for Aperitivo Hour

When you think of aperitivo hour, it’s only natural to dream up scenes of sipping bubbly cocktails along the Riviera or poolside in the Cinque Terre. You can almost taste that crisp spritz and smell the sea breeze before you’re snapped out of that dayd…

When you think of aperitivo hour, it's only natural to dream up scenes of sipping bubbly cocktails along the Riviera or poolside in the Cinque Terre. You can almost taste that crisp spritz and smell the sea breeze before you're snapped out of that daydream to realize you're standing in line at the post office, not on a balcony on the Mediterranean coast.

Luckily, you don't need to be on an Italian holiday to make aperitivo hour part of your summer schedule. Cocktails that fit within the aperitivo family are typically light, refreshingly minimal, lower-ABV, dry or bitter, and a little bubbly. Think: sips with vermouth, amaro, or prosecco. They're intended to be enjoyed before a meal—aperitifs stimulate the appetite, while digestifs are believed to help aid digestion after eating—which makes them an ideal addition to any pre-dinner snack hour.

5 Snack & Cocktails Pairings For the Perfect Aperitivo Hour

This article is part of an Aperitivo Hour series, featuring sips and snacks for the warming weather, presented by Patrón Ahumado.

There’s no better time to have a cocktail than in the brief window that exists between a post-beach-day shower and one …

This article is part of an Aperitivo Hour series, featuring sips and snacks for the warming weather, presented by Patrón Ahumado.

There’s no better time to have a cocktail than in the brief window that exists between a post-beach-day shower and one of summer’s late-night, outdoor, candle-lit dinners. That fleeting, liminal phase should be celebrated as what it is: a breezy, relaxing aperitivo hour filled with refreshing sips and delicious bites. Here are five of our favorite snack and drink pairings for any summertime aperitivo hour.