Aperol(700mL)

<p>The bright and fresh Apéritif with a deep orange color that’s the essence of Italy in a glass.</p><p><em>Gruppo Campari</em> was founded in 1860 by <em>Gaspare Campari</em>, the tenth son of a farmer, he became a waiter at the age of fourteen where he developed an interest in food service and beverages. He went on to launch a <em>series of very successful local bars</em> in Milan and started formulating his own Liqueurs and cocktail bitters in the basement. The rest is history. Today, Gruppo Campari owns some of<em> the most memorable </em>Spirits brands in the world, including Aperol, Appleton Estate Rum, Grand Marnier, Skyy Vodka, Wild Turkey Bourbon, Cabo Wabo Tequila, and dozens more.</p><p><em>Aperol </em>was invented in 1919 by the<em> Barbieri Brothers</em> as a light Aréritif with an alcohol content of just 11% — which is the average ABV of Wine. The word “Aperol” derives from a French term “apero,” referring to <em>Apéritif</em>. Even though the recipes very different from its sister Liqueur Campari, the two are often compared in flavor. The complete ingredient list is <em>secret</em>, but includes gentian flowers, rhubarb, and chinchona (a flowing shrub). This emphasis on <em>flowering botanicals</em> lends a floral aroma to the bittering herbs.</p><p><u>Smartass Corner:</u><em>Aperol originally got its signature color from Sicilian rhubarb. Today the color is enhanced to better differentiate it from Campari.</em></p>