Aperol Liqueurs Aperitivo 35 cl, 11% ABV - Italian Spritz

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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. Orange: This is optional, but adding a large orange slice to your Aperol spritz is the classic way to serve it! Plus, it adds fresh citrus notes.

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. 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!Only Aperol will do here. Aperol is a bright orange apéritif. The brand describes the flavors as, “zesty orange with complex herbal scents harmonized with a touch of vanilla.” Look for Aperol near the liqueurs or amaros at the liquor store. 2) Prosecco

Start with chilled aperol and prosecco: Don't rely only on the ice to fully cool the drink, you want to start with things already chilled to avoid a much too diluted drink. You might wonder why. Perhaps the Germans are particularly passionate about liqueurs with a higher ABV? It is not that, though. The real reason is less fun and a lot more political and economical. Serve your Aperol spritzes with Italian or general Mediterranean-flavored appetizers. Keep in mind that Aperol is on the bitter side. Salty, creamy/fatty and sweet foods take the edge off bitter flavors. 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." 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%.It’s just a splash, but don’t be tempted to skimp on the soda in your Aperol Spritz as it works wonders for the finished drink.“By adding soda water, we replace the carbonation that gets lost whilst pouring Prosecco and stirring the drink. The main ingredients are an infusion of herbs and roots with two of its most distinctive flavours being oranges and rhubarb. Aperol has a relatively low alcohol content of 11%, which makes it a popular choice for daytime drinking and for those who prefer a lighter drink. Aperol and Campari are often compared. Both beverages belong to the Amaro category, both originate from Northern Italy, both belong to Gruppo Campari, and both are known for their bright colors.