Aperol Soda
Description
Aperol Soda is a simple long cocktail made by mixing Italian orange liqueur 'Aperol' with soda water. The vibrant orange color and distinctive bittersweet taste of Aperol, born in 1919, is enhanced by the refreshing sensation of soda. With a low alcohol content of 8%, it's ideal as an aperitif. As a representative cocktail of Italian aperitivo culture, it's beloved as a standard drink before meals or during relaxation time. Its very simple preparation method makes it easy to enjoy at home.
Origin
Country of Origin: Italy （1919年）
Aperol was created in 1919 by brothers Luigi and Silvio Barbieri in Padua, Italy. At their inherited liqueur company from their father Giuseppe, after seven years of experimentation, they successfully developed a light and refreshing aperitif. It became widely beloved after World War II and had a major breakthrough through TV advertisements in the 1960s. Aperol Soda became beloved throughout Italy as the simplest way to enjoy Aperol's characteristics.
Birth Date Meaning
An honest person who can become passionate about those who captivate them
The bright and open energy of Aperol's vibrant orange color combined with the lightness of soda expresses the purity of being able to become passionate about people and things with an honest and straightforward heart.
Famous Quotes
- "Against the wear-and-tear of modern life, drink Cynar" - Ernesto Calindri (from Aperol advertisement)
Trivia
- Aperol was created in 1919 by the Barbieri brothers in Padua, Italy
- The name Aperol comes from the French slang 'apero' (short for apéritif)
- It became hugely popular through advertisements on Italian TV show 'Carosello' in the early 1960s
- Aperol Spritz became one of the world's best-selling cocktails in 2019
- Aperol's recipe remains a corporate secret even after more than 80 years
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Aperol - 45 ml
- Soda Water - 135 ml
- Lemon - 1/8 piece
Instructions:
- Fill Collins glass with large ice cubes
- Pour 45ml Aperol
- Lightly squeeze lemon and add the juice
- Gently pour 135ml soda water to avoid foaming
- Lightly stir with bar spoon
- Garnish with lemon slice
- Add orange slice if desired