Monday, July 6, 2009

Aperitivo

A few weeks ago I tried a new drink at Terroni. I cannot remember the name but it's made of Aperol and prosecco, on ice, and it's a perfect combo of bitter, sweet and bubbly. The colour alone - the most amazing, neon shade of tangerine - makes it entirely worth ordering. I haven't seen this booze at the LCBO (it lives near the Campari) but I will snap it up as soon as I do.

Have any of you tried Aperol? Thoughts?

13 comments:

  1. Never tried it but it LOOKS good!

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  2. Haven't tried it -- but that drink looks very similar to a wonderful Negroni variant I had on the weekend, made with orange sherbet -- MMMmmmmm! Also a perfect mix of bitter and sweet, although without the bubbly.

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  3. Wendy: So good! Like addictive.

    Materfamilias: It does have a real negroni vibe. And that drink sounds YUM.

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  4. Gosh I was thinking about a nice cup of coffee until I saw this - looks fabulous! I might look like a nutter soon looking for it in the spirit aisle!

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  5. haven't tried this, BUT I did try the new President's Choice Italian Soda, blood orange flavour, and it's fabulous! Now, what alcohol should I mix into it?

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  6. i've never heard of this but anything mixed with prosecco has got to be good!

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  7. Hmmh I don't drink alcohol but this one looks quite nice :).

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  8. I so wanted to love Campari as the colour is heaven, and yet it tastes like medicine. Your drink looks lovely and refreshing.

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  9. I agree with Belette - one evening I heard my Dashing Uncle order a "Campari and Soda" and it sounded so cool I ordered one the very next time I went out... it was so bitter I couldn't drink it but I was too embarrassed to send it back ... maybe next time I will try it mixed with Prosecco!

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  10. I've never tried it, but it's a beautiful color, you're right!

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  11. Right now, anything with alcohol would be welcome.

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  12. Kate: You could chase this with a coffee!

    T: I TRIED it and I LOVED it! Do vodka :-)

    Pink: I'm with you on that.

    Nadine: It's like a fun colour you would wear!

    Bel and Tessa: I don't like Campari either. I mean, I'll take it in small doses if it's part of a good drink. This pink stuff is more palatable.

    E: It's prettier than it is tasty but the whole package is delish.

    D.: I second that.

    J: I know. Like a sunset...

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