Aperol: An Italian Icon 100 Years in the Making 

Aperol was created by the Barbieri brothers and launched in 1919 at the Padua International Fair, soon becoming one of the Italians’ favorite liqueurs, now taking the world by storm. While Aperol Spritz is Italy’s #1 cocktail, it is also in the world’s top 10 best-selling cocktails, according to Drinks International.

Aperol is the perfect aperitif, bright orange in color with a deliciously bittersweet taste deriving from the infusion of a blend of high-quality herbs and roots. The original recipe has remained unchanged and is a secret to this day.

Aperol Spritz is best known as the drink of the Italian occasion of aperitivo: a social moment with a light drink with some snacks to transition from day to night. The aperitif ritual born in Veneto sees the Aperol Spritz served with some traditional snacks called “cicchetti,” small dishes that usually include tiny sandwiches, plates of olives and tiny portions of local dishes. Although, throughout the years Aperol Spritz became a versatile drink suitable to different types of food and moments, from a quick toast after a long day to those relaxed weekend brunches we all love.

Whether because it’s inspired by the aperitivo ritual or because it’s a widely beloved signature cocktail, Aperol has a way of bringing people together. It’s all about enjoying positive, simple and light-hearted moments together, even at home. After all, you just need a few ingredients to recreate the Italian aperitif mood.