Ask any Italian, and they’ll tell you that aperitivo hour isn’t the same as an American happy hour; it’s a state of mind, and a way of being. It’s a time to focus on the present moment, and digest the day, while preparing to digest the dinner to follow. It is also the ideal time to try a classic Italian drink.
With over 65 delightful recipes for bar bites, cocktails, and spritzes, these pages bring the bustling excitement of an Italian aperitivo to you at home.