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S3, Ep : 30. Spain’s Aperitivo Ritual: Sip, Savor, Socialize.

S3, Ep : 30. Spain’s Aperitivo Ritual: Sip, Savor, Socialize.

Hola amigos, Jorge and Fran here from Spanish Loops… and this week we’re talking about something that is not just food, not just a drink, but a lifestyle. El aperitivo in Spain.

Because in Spain, we don’t just eat. We prepare to eat.

The aperitivo usually happens between 12:30 and 2:30 PM, right before lunch. It’s that golden moment when the sun is high, the streets are alive, and friends gather around a high table at the bar. It’s not rushed. It’s not formal. It’s social glue.

In Madrid, you might see vermouth on tap. Yes…

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