The Aperol Spritz — Italy’s Iconic Aperitivo Cocktail
In this week’s episode of Into the Barchive, Blake and Tim dive into one of the most recognizable cocktails in the world: the Aperol Spritz.
More than just a bright orange drink in a wine glass, the Aperol Spritz is tied to the Italian ritual of aperitivo, the pre-dinner tradition of slowing down, gathering with friends, enjoying light snacks, and easing into the evening. Blake and Tim explore how that culture shaped the spritz, how the drink evolved from wine and soda in northern Italy, and how Aperol helped turn a regional ritual into a global symbol of relaxed summer drinking.
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