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Originating from Italy, the Aperol Spritz is a refreshing cocktail that became popular in the 1950s. Traditionally enjoyed as an aperitivo, it embodies the Italian lifestyle of savoring moments with friends before a meal. Today, it is celebrated globally, especially during summer, as a symbol of relaxation and social gatherings.

Ingredients

  • Aperol
  • Prosecco
  • soda water
  • orange slice
  • ice cubes

Instructions

  1. 1Fill a wine glass with ice cubes.
  2. 2Pour Aperol over the ice.
  3. 3Add Prosecco to the glass.
  4. 4Top with soda water.
  5. 5Gently stir to combine.
  6. 6Garnish with an orange slice.

Ingredient Alternatives

Aperol

Healthier: Campari

Cheaper: orange liqueur

Campari offers a similar bitter flavor profile.

Prosecco

Healthier: sparkling water

Cheaper: cheap sparkling wine

Sparkling water reduces calories while maintaining fizz.

Equipment

wine glass
Contains Alcohol

Also Known As

SpritzAperol

Limoncello is a traditional Italian lemon liqueur, often served chilled as a digestif after meals.

Ingredients

  • 1 liter vodka
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 10-12 lemons (zest only)

Instructions

  1. 1Wash the lemons thoroughly and dry them.
  2. 2Using a vegetable peeler, remove the zest from the lemons, being careful to avoid the white pith.
  3. 3In a large glass jar, combine the lemon zest and vodka. Seal the jar and let it sit in a cool, dark place for at least 1 week, shaking it gently every few days.
  4. 4After a week, prepare a simple syrup by combining the water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved, then let it cool.
  5. 5Strain the lemon-infused vodka through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean container, discarding the zest.
  6. 6Mix the cooled simple syrup with the lemon-infused vodka, adjusting the sweetness to your taste.
  7. 7Bottle the limoncello in clean glass bottles and seal them tightly.
  8. 8Refrigerate the limoncello for at least 24 hours before serving for the best flavor.

Equipment

large glass jarvegetable peelersaucepanfine mesh sievebottles for storage

Bombardino is a popular Italian drink, especially in ski resorts, known for its warming properties.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz brandy
  • 2 oz eggnog
  • 1 oz whipped cream
  • 1 oz cocoa powder
  • 1 oz sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. 1In a shaker, combine brandy, eggnog, sugar, and vanilla extract.
  2. 2Shake well until the mixture is combined and chilled.
  3. 3Strain the mixture into a glass.
  4. 4Top with whipped cream.
  5. 5Sprinkle cocoa powder on top of the whipped cream.
  6. 6Serve immediately.

Equipment

shakerstrainerglass

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