St. George Spirits Bruto Americano (750ml)

An American take on the bitter aperitif, this bottling from St. George Spirits comes out of California and lands squarely in the amaro-adjacent world of bittersweet, herb-driven spirits. It's built as an apéritif, the kind of drink designed to wake up the palate rather than settle it, and it carries the bracing edge that defines the bitters category.

Expect the push and pull of bitter and sweet, with the leafy, root-driven character that makes these spirits so useful behind the bar. Serve it over ice with a citrus twist, stretch it with soda for a lighter aperitif, or reach for it when a Negriti-style cocktail needs a bitter backbone. It rewards curious drinkers who like a little challenge in the glass.