Aperol Aperitivo 70cl, 11% ABV - Italian Spritz

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Homebrewing is a widespread hobby and artform and every Italian family worth its salt will have a family member who’s an expert at producing some kind of plant-based digestivo. This deserves a whole article on its own, so we’ll save it for another day, but I’ll just mention in passing that some of the most popular Italian after-dinner drinks are amari (literally ‘bitters’) like Amaro Del Capo, Montenegro, and Braulio (a herbal liqueur from the Valtellina region in Italy). As late afternoon falls, stopping at a little neighbourhood bar for a little something to eat and drink as you catch up with friends, neighbours, and anyone else who may happen to be there is a quintessentially Italian ritual. Just gather your desired aperitivo drink ingredients and some finger foods. Here are some easy to prepare favorites that are ‘in the rotation’ at our house: At-Home Aperitivo Drinks Sparkling wine is another favorite. Prosecco is widespread but why not try a ‘ metodo classico’, Italian champagne in all but name?

The root of the word is the Latin aperire (to open) and the modern Italian is aprire…you’re literally ‘opening your stomach’ for all the delights to come! I’ve asked friends from around Italy where they like to go for aperitivo. Here are some of our favorite places: Best Aperitivo in Florence Whether you want to elevate your pre-dinner drinking rituals at home or experience an authentic Italian aperitivo in its place of origin, consider this your guide to must-try aperitivi, and where in Italy to best enjoy them.

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Aperol is also an incredibly light liqueur and it has an alcohol content of 11%, meaning it is light enough to enjoy on its own, or made into a spritz for a low abv drink option if you're looking to cut down.

And to celebrate its 100th birthday four years ago, Aperol officially made it into the Oxford English Dictionary, Aperol is defined as: "A proprietary name for: an orange-coloured Italian aperitif flavoured with gentian, rhubarb, and a variety of herbs and roots." As it’s harder to go out at the minute, here’s our simple guide to recreating the aperitivo moment with your household, with tasty, authentic aperitivo bites you can find find from your local supermarket (no airfare required!).The Barbieri Company, which makes Aperol, was established in 1891 by Giuseppe Barbieri in Padua, Italy to produce and market a wide range of liqueurs. The company's most famous and enduring product, Aperol, was especially created in 1919 by his two sons, Luigi and Silvio for Padua International Fair, a large exhibition attracting international visitors held in their hometown.

This Venetian aperitivo has followed the same recipe since 1920, combining 30 botanicals to provide a rich, complex flavor. A bitter note arrives courtesy of rhubarb, while juniper adds a fresh, piney undertone. It’s full of fresh flowers and herbs on the palate, and delivers a lasting pink grapefruit finish. At 17.5-percent ABV, it’s slightly stronger than Aperol but still works well in a classic three-two-one mix. For an authentic Venetian garnish, swap in a green olive for the orange slice. Luxardo Aperitivo Aperol was created by the Barbieri brothers and launched in 1919 at the Padua International Fair, soon becoming one of Italy's favorite liqueurs, now taking the world by storm. The original recipe has remain unchanged since 1919. The drink, of course, is Aperol Spritz, and the company is lively and welcoming as you all raise a glass to the day’s small triumphs. Aperol sold in Germany had an alcohol content of 15% for some time to avoid German container deposit legislation regulations, but since 2021, it has been sold with an alcohol content of 11%.Campari Spritz – The most popular spritz variation and one that uses another Italian classic drink, Campari. You can find the Campari Spritz recipe here We love Aperol so much that we've even added it into our dessert recipes like our Aperol spritz trifle, Aperol upside down cake, Aperol spritz lollies and we've even added Aperol to these mince pies! Since Aperol truly comes alive when combined with bubbles, the most seamless way to experiment with Aperol is to riff on that Spritz, says Grant Gedemer, the director of food and beverage at The Godfrey Hotel in Chicago who uses sparkling rosé instead of prosecco and adds fresh seasonal fruit. “You can also add it to a Gin & Tonic,” he says. “The dryness adds a nice complement to the citrus, and the effervescence brings out its flavor too.” You may be wondering if you need to leave the kids at home for aperitivo. The answer is – no, you can bring them ( babies, toddlers, kids, and teens)! The most popular aperitivo italiano is undoubtedly Aperol Spritz. Ever been to Italy and seen those ubiquitous orange drinks on tables in Italian squares? Yes, that’s Aperol Spritz. Aperol is an Italian bitter with a secret recipe that includes gentian (a bright blue flower widespread in the Italian Alps), rhubarb, and cinchona. It’s the ideal blend of bitter-sweet flavors.