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Aperitivo
Aperitivo is the Italian term for a drink intended to stimulate the appetite before a meal. Derived from the latin word aperire, meaning means “to open”, the tradition favours drinks that are light, dry or bittersweet. Examples of drinks that can be enjoyed as aperitivo include Aperol Spritz, Campari Soda, Prosecco and the Negroni.They are generally low in alcohol and served with light snacks like nuts, olives, cheese or charcuterie.
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Aperol Spritz
An Aperol Spritz is an Italian aperitivo cocktail made with Prosecco, Aperol and a splash of soda water. It is vibrant orange in color, with a sparkling texture and a bittersweet taste.
Kir Royale
The Kir Royale is an elegant French cocktail made by mixing a small amount of crème de cassis (blackcurrant liqueur) with dry champagne or a sparkling wine such as Cava or Prosecco.
New York Sour
A New York Sour is a 19th century cocktail created by mixing a red wine like Malbec or Shiraz with bourbon or rye whiskey, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and the optional egg white (for foam).
Dirty Martini
A Dirty Martini is a savory variation of the classic Martini cocktail. It is made by adding the juice from a jar of olives (brine) to a standard mix of dry vermouth and gin or vodka.
French Martini
A French Martini is a sweet and tart cocktail made with vodka, pineapple juice and Chambord (French black raspberry liqueur).
Bellini
The Bellini is an elegant, sparkling wine cocktail created in Venice, which combines Prosecco with white peach purée. It has a light pink hue, displaying fresh fruit notes and a crisp flavor, averaging around 7% ABV.
Hugo Spritz
The Hugo Spritz is an aperitif made from Prosecco, elderflower syrup (or lemon balm syrup), sparkling water and mint leaves. It was created by bartender Roland Gruber in South Tyrol in 2005, a light, floral and bubbly aperitif served over ice in a large wine glass.
Kir
A Kir is a common French cocktail made with 9 parts of white wine and 1 part blackcurrant liqueur (crème de cassis).
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