Aperol Aperitivo 70cl, 11% ABV - Italian Spritz

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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.

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! Aperol reminds me of bitter grapefruit, refreshing and bright,” says Kevin Murphy, the bar director and assistant manager of Daisies in Chicago. “Of the bitter red Italian spirits family, I find it the most approachable and less divisive.” He adds it to a Sangria with red wine and tangy kombucha and believes it works wonderfully with lighter spirits, although he admits that the Paper Plane, a bourbon-based modern classic, proves that’s far from a hard-and-fast rule. 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."

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Want to know how to make an Aperol Spritz? You're in the right place, as here we show you how to recreate the traditional Aperol Spritz recipe at home with our easy-to-follow guide and video tutorial. 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 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.

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. Classic Aperol Spritz recipe: how to make Italy’s most famous drink and create aperitivo, Italian style, at home.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.