Aperol Aperitivo 70cl, 11% ABV - Italian Spritz

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The 3:2:1 method is the traditional method and means three parts Prosecco to two parts Aperol and one part soda water. Aperitivo is, of course, the literal translation of the English ‘aperitif’ or French ‘apéritif’ – a pre-dinner drink. Italy is home to many revered facets of art and culture—the Colosseum in Rome; iconic artists such as da Vinci and Raphael; and, widely appreciated in the last half decade, its aperitivo culture. Aperitivi (plural for aperitivo or aperitivo bitters)—a type of bittersweet, herbal liqueurs—have existed for hundreds of years. Yet many brands have only been introduced to the American market over the last two decades.

No Prosecco. "We like to use traditional white wine from Veneto with Aperol," says Tom Ross from Polpo. "Then top with soda water and garnish with an olive and slice of lemon. You can use Campari instead of Aperol if that's more to your taste." 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.The story goes that in the 1800s, when Venice and Veneto were under Austrian domination, Austrian soldiers didn’t like the local wine which they considered too strong and started adding a dash of soda water to it (spritz/spritzen=splash in German). 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. Gallo hails the sophisticated Franco's Bar at Le Sirenuse in Positano as one of the scenic venues to enjoy an Italicus aperitivo, as their head mixologist Mattia Pastori designed an entire drink menu inspired by its colors. On the menu? The Dipinto di Blu, which marries Italicus with vodka, lime, ginger, basil, lemonade, and “magic blue” coloring (which renders the drink a light-blue hue). For travelers seeking an Italicus-laced spritz while enjoying some live jazz, the iconic Jazz Club Torino is a can’t-miss cultural hub. 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! Aperol spritz is a prosecco based drink and owns its color and taste to the addition of Aperol, a traditional Italian bitter.

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 The first Aperol Spritz is said to have been served in Padova, where Aperol was born although Venice is also claiming the paternity of this drink. Controversies aside, what is sure is that Aperol Spritz is from Veneto and makes the most of local wine and bitter, two of the many excellences from the region. Aperol had a partnership with Manchester United as the club's official global spirits partner from January 2014 until the end of the 2016/2017 season. [5] See also [ edit ] 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." 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.It’s a real ritual, and enjoying a true aperitivo italiano is a must on a trip to Italy. What Time Is Aperitivo? Because Contratto also claims a vineyard and winery, travelers have the opportunity to try the brand at the source by booking a day tour. But for those looking to find Contratto Bitter in the wild, the Atrium Bar at Four Seasons Florence, one of the “meccas for the Italian aperitivo,” according to The Champagne Bar's Longo, is one destination to put on your list. Another is Caffe Mulassano in Turin where The Connaught’s Bargiani claims the modern Italian aperitivo was born. “It truly is a precious location,” says Bargiani, as it's also "where they invented the tramezzino [sandwich] to serve with their homemade vermouth liqueur.” Rhubarb is the ingredient that people recognize the most. You may enjoy eating rhubarb in desserts. But if you’ve ever cooked with it before, you probably know that rhubarb tastes very different in its raw form. It’s very tart and slightly bitter, which are the flavors that are infused into Aperol. But don’t worry, there’s enough sugar in the spirit to balance it out. 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 Loris Contro, Italian Brands Ambassador for Campari UK says the liqueur ‘is best enjoyed during aperitivo hour, when celebrating the end of the workday with friends, along with delicious Italian ‘cicchetti’ (which are small plates, similar to tapas).