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MOTH: THE ART OF APERITIVO

APRIL 18, 2023

SIT DOWN? THE SUN IS SETTING.

In this story, we’re talking about our most refreshing MOTH party member. The Aperitivo Spritz. It tastes like sunshine fizzing sweetly with a bitter orange hit. Takes you from day to night or into weekend wander – there’s an art to it like that.

DEFINE APERITIVO?

Our spritz’s namesake. In Italian, it means pre-dinner aperitif drinks in a way that’s a bit of a ritual – and certain snacks are served depending on what region you’re in. You might have heard the phrase ‘aperitivo hour?’ Well, there’s no real set time for that. It’s just somewhere around those golden hours before dusk when the aromas of cooking dance around the air and people unwind.

DEFINE APERITIF?

There’s some crossover with ‘aperitivo’ but ‘apéritif’ is the French word for pre-dinner drinks of the dry, citrusy or bittersweet kind. Both words come from the Latin ‘aperire’ which means ‘to open’ and that is exactly what these drinks do for your stomach before eating – perfect mix of practical pleasure.

HOW TO DO IT?

However you want, there’s no right way. Though, we’d tell you to find that feeling of taking a breath over this twinkling orange elixir. Like when you’ve just finished work. Or for the first drink of a big night – ah, bliss. Just make sure there’s ice to hand. It’s often done with company and chats. But solo, sonderous sips count too. Maybe you’ll cheers with a ‘cin-cin’?

FIND THAT FEELING OF TAKING A BREATH OVER THIS TWINKLING BEV. PAUSE. CALIBRATE. MOVE INTO YOUR NEXT MOMENT

FIND THAT FEELING OF PAUSE OVER THIS TWINKLING BEV. PAUSE. CALIBRATE. MOVE INTO YOUR NEXT MOMENT.

APERITIVO HOUR SNACKS:

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Tastes are a big part of the traditional art of aperitivo, so we’ve put some Italian (and Southern French) inspired ideas below. Got a top recipe or idea you’re up for sharing? Tag us on Insta @mothdrinks. If you do, we might just share it in our monthly Nibbly MOTH Newsletter.

EASIEST GOLDEN ARANCINI

GOLDEN. CRISPY, CHEESY
A resourceful risotto-leftover.


BEACHY BARI FOCCACIA

SALTY. HERBY. COSY.
Twice the carbs, twice the taste.


BLACK OLIVE TAPENADE

OILY. FRESH. SIMPLE.
A staple perfect for fresh bread.


CORSICAN CHARCUTERIE BOARD

SMOKY. SPICY. SWEET.
With honeyed figs and chilli grapes.


HOMEMADE PIZZA

DOUGHY. DELICIOUS. YOURS.
With what you like – even pineapple.

 

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