Aperol Aperitivo 70cl, 11% ABV - Italian Spritz

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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!).

Add ice cubes to a large stemmed wine glass, then pour Aperol, add prosecco and, finally, the soda. Stir well and serve immediately. Fun, delicious Spritz variations to try Silvio Barbieri named Aperol after the French word for apéritif, 'Apéro', which he had learned on a recent trip to France and seemed appropriate for their new bitter-sweet liqueur. 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.”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. 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. The concept of making an aperitif with an alcohol content of only 11% was revolutionary, and perhaps a little before its time, as it did not take off and became a major success until after the second world war. 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)!

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 April 2010, Aperol has been the official sponsor of Moto GP, the Grand Prix of motorcycle racing. [4] The 3:2:1 method is the traditional method and means three parts Prosecco to two parts Aperol and one part soda water.The city is the home of the spritz though perhaps (let’s whisper it) it’s not even really Italian in origin. The Veneto region of Italy was under the domination of the Austrian Empire in the early 19 th century and Hapsburg soldiers used to love local wine with a little sparkling water, giving rise to the ‘spritz’ tradition. The main ingredients are an infusion of herbs and roots with two of its most distinctive flavours being oranges and rhubarb. 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. Cappelletti, referred to by locals as “Il Specialino,'' is made by Antica Erboristeria Cappelletti, a producer established in 1909 from Aldeno in Northern Italy. Unlike any of the other aperitivo bitters on this list, Cappelletti is made from a wine base (Pinot Bianco, Garganega, and Trebbiano grapes), making it drier than most aperitivi. And since it’s made with wine, it’s also the only aperitivo bitter listed that requires refrigeration after opening (similar to a vermouth, or other aromatized and fortified wines). It also brings an extra layer of bubbles without interrupting the flavours, only enhancing its refreshing quality,” explains Loris. If you don’t have soda water you can use a splash of sparkling water instead.

This is all you have to know about it: Aperol Spritz recipe, fun spritz variations to try, fun facts about its origins. Classic Aperol Spritz ingredients But are you happy at aperitivo time? For sure! So there’s a definite link there! How To Pronounce Aperitivo It is served in a large stemmed wine glass and has a signature orange color that makes it easy to recognize: if you are in Italy in the summer, you will easily spot it on outdoor tables, enjoyed by locals and visitors alike! 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 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 Long before vermouth, bitters, and amari, rosolio—a category of Italian liqueur that varies in flavor depending on where it’s produced—was the king of aperitivi in Milan and Turin. It reigned supreme until its popularity was squandered by King Victor Amadeus III of Sardinia during the late 1700s, when he banned rosolio from the Royal Household in preference of the newly arrived vermouth. This act nearly resulted in the decimation of the rosolio category, but it was kept alive through homemade family recipes enjoyed at gatherings and on special occasions. It’s a real ritual, and enjoying a true aperitivo italiano is a must on a trip to Italy. What Time Is Aperitivo? Of course, there are plenty of ‘spritz’ variations. You can substitute Aperol with another Italian favorite, Campari, also made with herbs and fruit, dark red, and more alcoholic.

Aperol brings people together and is the perfect drink to start the evening, all year round. The drink matches perfectly with food: the Aperitivo ritual born in Veneto sees the Aperol Spritz served with some traditional light bites called ''cicchetti', small dishes that usually include tiny sandwiches, olives and small portions of local dishes. Try it at home! Sparkling wine is another favorite. Prosecco is widespread but why not try a ‘ metodo classico’, Italian champagne in all but name? 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." While you’re visiting Italy, you won’t be at the office, but after a busy day exploring, you’ll still need a little something before dinner.Aperitivo is, of course, the literal translation of the English ‘aperitif’ or French ‘apéritif’ – a pre-dinner drink. Classic Aperol Spritz recipe: how to make Italy’s most famous drink and create aperitivo, Italian style, at home. A simple aperitivo becomes an apericena (aperitif + dinner). You generally pay a premium for your drink, because you’re basically getting dinner thrown in too! In fact, many restaurants are often up in arms because after eating so much at aperitivo time no one is going to have room for a sit-down meal in a restaurant afterward. 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. In theory, you could drink Aperol straight up; but if we’re being honest, we wouldn’t recommend it. People unaccustomed to bittersweet liqueurs will find the flavor far too intense to enjoy on its own. And people enthusiastic enough about amaro to drink it neat typically find Aperol to be too sweet.