The "aperitivo", pre-lunch or pre-dinner drink, tradition started in northern Italy and gradually spread throughout the country.
The Aperol Spritz is a northern Italian favorite.
Aperol, made with bitter orange, gives it an aromatic bitter-sweet component
while the Prosecco makes it light, refreshing, and easy to drink.
It’s best paired with a plate of cured meats and consumed outdoors.
Pour the Prosecco in first to avoid the Aperol settling to the bottom.