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Aperitivo : The Cocktail Culture of Italy, Hardback Book

Aperitivo : The Cocktail Culture of Italy Hardback

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Aperitivo: from the Latin aperire, to open, as in open the door to friends, open conversation around the table, and open the appetite.

Aperitivo is about coming together over drinks and snacks before dinner.

It's a quintessentially Italian concept, and one that's worth emulating. Originating in the bars and cafes of northern cities such as Venice, Milan, and Turin, the custom has spread all over the country.

Aperitivo takes the reader on a spirited ride through this cocktail culture, stopping at all the chicest and most classic bars and restaurants that have elevated this ritual to an art form.

Many of the drinks are structured around vermouths and citrus- and botanical infused liqueurs, which offer a new world of complex flavours.

They yield enticingly simple cocktails that refresh-without stunning the palate (thanks to a lighter alcohol content).

But Aperitivo is just as much about the food because in Italy, you can't drink without eating.

Recipes feature peppers stuffed with tuna, the legendary croquettes from Harry's Bar, and polenta squares with baccala, as well as endless variations of crostini and focaccia. Whether planning a party or just having a friend over, Aperitivo brings a whole new spirit of conviviality and lets you host in true Italian style.

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