While planning my trip to Italy I made a list
of things I wanted to do; the places and experiences from my Bucket List that
would make my trip really special. This list included foods and beverages
that were invented in different regions of the country, like pesto in Liguria
and the Bellini in Venice. When I read about a drink that was popular across
Italy, the Aperol Spritz, I decided to trust the locals and give it a try.
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| Aperol Spritz |
Aperol is an Italian aperitif made from
bitter orange, rhubarb and herbs. It has an intense orange colour and when mixed
with sparkling wine becomes an Aperol Spritz. My first delicious sip was at the
hotel bar in Florence and I soon looked forward to a refreshing spritz at the
end of each day.
My most memorable Aperol Spritz was on Lake Maggiore in the town of Baveno. Our table was so close to the water’s edge that if you dropped your fork it would land with a splash. I watched the boats and ferries as they shuttled across the lake and a friendly bird kept us company underneath the table. I think he had his eye on the little basket of potato chips that came with our drinks.
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| Baveno on Lake Maggiore |
Here’s the simple recipe for an Aperol Spritz, as described on the bottle:
1 part Aperol
2 parts Prosecco
(or any sparkling white wine)
(or any sparkling white wine)
1 splash of soda
Serve on ice. In Italy this aperitivo is usually garnished with an olive
and a slice of orange.
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Hi - I found you thru the A to Z Challenge. Italy is one of my favorite countries to visit - great food, scenery and drinks. I've never tried aperol. Will have to put it on the list for our next visit! Cheers - Ellen
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you found me. Italy certainly has a lot to offer. I hope you enjoy the Aperol!
DeleteWhat's in the drink? Was it good? It's pretty if that means anything.
ReplyDeleteAll the flavour comes from the Aperol so it's bitter orange. My daughter preferred a Bellini but I liked the spritz!
DeleteHow could I have missed out on an aperol spritz while there, i'm definitely adding it to the list for next time, or maybe even trying it at home, thanks for sharing the recipe.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Diana. My son bought me some Aperol and Prosecco for Christmas so I could enjoy them at home. I hope you like it.
DeleteGreat, wonderful pictures and a pretty nice looking drink! Sounds like it was an amazing trip.
ReplyDeleteThank you! My daughter and I both had a wonderful time.
DeleteOh, that looks and sounds good.
ReplyDeleteAwesome pictures!
-Chrys Fey
Tremp’s Troops - A to Z Co-co-host
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Thank you, Chrys - and thanks for stopping by!
DeleteThe photos are so lovely...your drink is sunset in a glass :) As a teetotaller I actually googled 'Aperol' to see what it contains...very interesting!
ReplyDelete"Sunset in a glass" - what a perfect description!
DeleteLovely glimpse into this Italian drink. It looks scrumptious! I was always the taste tester on my teaching team. The pictures are gorgeous and, in ways, remind me of Greece. I loved how this is the central focus of today's blog.
ReplyDeleteAmy
Thank you, Amy. Ah, Greece... I'd love to go there one day!
DeleteLovely memories and beautiful photos. It sounds and looks like you had a a great trip. I also learned something new today - a new delicious drink Aperol Spritz. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you. We did have a wonderful time.
DeleteI'd be interested in trying an Aperol Spritz, as I do enjoy Prosecco on a hot summer day, but have never tried anything rhubarb. Sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteYou can't really taste the rhubarb, mostly the orange, but it was refreshing.
DeleteThis sounds delicious. We have a bottle of Aperol on our bar that I didn't know what to do with. (My husband thought it would work in the place of Cinzano in negronis.) I will try a Sprtiz.
ReplyDeleteAll you need is the bubbly. I hope you like it. I prefer my spritz with a little more than a splash of soda. Cheers!
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