IT’S APERITIVO HOUR SOMEWHERE

Aperitivo in Italy and especially in Rome is a Ritual, but more than that It’s a way of life.
So don’t miss the art of Aperitivo on your next trip to Rome 🥂

If you are not Italian you probably call it “HAPPY HOUR” but be sure that no Italian is listening to you when you compare it to another culture.

Aperitivo is much more than that!

Nothing compares to this magic hour At dust!
Imagine yourself sitting at one of the coolest bars, Rooftops, Hotels, piazzas and everything around you stops. There is a kind of magic in the air. Soon You will notice that no one does it like the Italians.

The origins of this Culture are rooted in northern italy ( Torino) back at the 18th century, but it evolved and spread all over Italy and becomes part of the “ Dolce Vita “.

Aperitivo comes from the word “Aprire “ in Italian which means “ To Open”.

It is a pre meal drink taking place before dinner 6:00 / 9:00 and intended to whet the Apetite.

Usually you will drink a cocktail or a bitter drink with a Vermouth or Prosecco ( White wine semi-sparkling style ) .

It’s not common to order a glass of wine for Aperitivo. Wine is for dinner Time.

So if you will have the chance to visit Rome or any other italian city soon., join the Italian way of life even for few hours.

Take a pause and sit at the next bar or in a Cool Rooftop and order NEGRONI SBAGLIATO.

Till then you can have one at home !

Hotel Vilon Recipe by Samuele Florio 🍹

Ingredients

• 1/3 sweet vermouth

• 1/3 Campari

• 1/3 Prosecco or other sparkling wine

  1. Served up: Add vermouth and Campari to a mixing glass filled with ice. Stir to combine and chill. Strain into Champagne flute. Top with prosecco and stir again.

  2. Served on the rocks: Fill an old-fashioned glass with ice. Add vermouth and Campari and stir. Top with Prosecco and stir again. Garnish with an orange slice.

     SALUTE!!!!