Learn to relax the Italian way with this pocket-sized guide to Aperitivo.

Refreshing drinks, botanical cocktails, savoury snacks, small plates – what is not to love?

Aperitivo is a relaxing pre-dinner ritual, where a light drink and a few bites are shared with friends and family before the evening begins. It is the Italian version of happy hour: a moment to unwind, chat and whet your appetite for the main meal to come.

Whether you’re drawn to the fizz of a Spritz or the bittersweet notes of a Negroni, the salty delight of marinated olives or the satisfying crunch of crostini and bruschette, this pocket-sized guide invites you into the heart of the tradition.

Discover the origins of aperitivo, learn which cocktails to order and how to make them and explore the flavours that define Italy’s most classy hour.

A must-have for cocktail lovers, aspiring mixologists and anyone enchanted by Italian culture and the art of slowing down.

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