{"id":2060,"date":"2016-08-09T15:31:44","date_gmt":"2016-08-09T19:31:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.italyperfect.com\/blog\/?p=2060"},"modified":"2021-09-12T03:19:08","modified_gmt":"2021-09-12T07:19:08","slug":"italian-aperitifs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.italyperfect.com\/blog\/italian-aperitifs.html","title":{"rendered":"Salute! Cin Cin! Essential Italian Aperitivi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.italyperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/spritz-resized.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61615\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italyperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/spritz-resized.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1680\" height=\"1058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italyperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/spritz-resized.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/www.italyperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/spritz-resized-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italyperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/spritz-resized-1024x645.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.italyperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/spritz-resized-768x484.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.italyperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/spritz-resized-1536x967.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1680px) 100vw, 1680px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Relax with\u00a0a reverie of your trip to Italy while you sip one of these iconic Italian aperitivi (pre-dinner cocktails). An aperitivo is your chance to transition from your day to dinner, lightly alcoholic to relax and with some flavor and nibbles to stimulate your appetite.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2158 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italyperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Americano.jpg\" alt=\"Americano\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italyperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Americano.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.italyperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Americano-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.italyperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Americano-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.italyperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Americano-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The classic Italian aperitivo is often based on one of the refreshing bitter vermouths of Campari or respected alternatives Aperol and Cinzano. \u00a0If bitter doesn&#8217;t appeal to you, sip a Bellini or a flute of prosecco, Italian sparkling wine &#8212; like champagne.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2159 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italyperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Bellini.jpg\" alt=\"Bellini\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italyperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Bellini.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.italyperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Bellini-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.italyperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Bellini-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.italyperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Bellini-768x1150.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Refreshing and tasty is the\u00a0<strong>Spritz <\/strong>that is\u00a0popular in Venice where it originated. 3 parts prosecco, 2 parts Aperol (our favorite), 1 splash soda.<\/p>\n<p>Famed in cinema, the<strong>\u00a0Negroni<\/strong> combines 1 ounce (2 tbsp)\u00a0gin, 1 ounce Campari , 1 ounce sweet vermouth (Martini is the classic Italian brand). The glass is garnished with a twist of orange peel.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Americano<\/strong> is similar to the Negroni,\u00a0with 1 1\/2 ounces Campari, 1 1\/2 ounces sweet vermouth and 3 ounces club soda. Garnish with a twist of orange peel.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2156 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italyperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Negroni.jpg\" alt=\"Negroni\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italyperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Negroni.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.italyperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Negroni-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.italyperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Negroni-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.italyperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Negroni-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>From renowned\u00a0Harry&#8217;s Bar in Venice, is the<strong> Bellini <\/strong>that\u00a0features prosecco and peach puree for a very pretty presentation and a sweet taste. \u00a03 ounces prosecco and 2 ounces peach puree.<\/p>\n<p>Named for the hero of the unification of Italy, the<strong> Garibaldi<\/strong> is 1 ounce Campari, 3 ounces orange juice over ice. Garnish with half a slice of orange. A sipper.<\/p>\n<p>Cin cin!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Relax with\u00a0a reverie of your trip to Italy while you sip one of these iconic Italian aperitivi (pre-dinner cocktails). An aperitivo is your chance to transition from your day to dinner, lightly alcoholic to relax and with some flavor and nibbles to stimulate your appetite. 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