World Aperitif Day: 9 recipes to prepare drinks at home

World Aperitif Day: 9 recipes to prepare drinks at home

September 18, 2024 – 1:13 PM

This type of spirit, so present in meetings with friends and family, is consumed before meals and is a protagonist of the art of mixology, due to its versatility and wide range of flavors and possibilities.

From classics that transcend generations, such as Gancia, Amargo Obrero, Hesperidina, Negroni, and others, to new flavors that pair perfectly with gourmet proposals to enjoy on any occasion.

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Every September 19th is celebrated the World Snack Daya special date in the world of cocktails. This type of spirit, so present in meetings with friends and family almost as a ritual among Argentines, is consumed before meals and is a protagonist of the art of mixology, due to its versatility and wide range of flavors and possibilities.

To celebrate this date, let’s look at a selection of unique and easy-to-prepare recipes at home. From classics that transcend generations, such as Gancia, Amargo Obrero, Hesperidina, Negroniand others, even new flavors that pair perfectly with gourmet proposals to enjoy on any occasion.

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These types of drinks are almost a ritual among Argentines when they meet up with friends and family.

These types of drinks are almost a ritual among Argentines when they meet up with friends and family.

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Some appetizers to enjoy on your day:

Gancia Julep

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The drink can be garnished with mint or pink grapefruit.

The drink can be garnished with mint or pink grapefruit.

Gancia

  • 60 ml American Gancia
  • 120 ml Squeezed grapefruit juice
  • 2 sprigs or 7 mint leaves
  • Garnished with mint + pink grapefruit

Hibiscus Spritz

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The drink is prepared half with Gancia Hibiscus and half with sparkling wine.

The drink is prepared half with Gancia Hibiscus and half with sparkling wine.

Gancia

  • 50% Gancia Hibiscus
  • 50% Sparkling Wine
  • Garnish with a slice of orange or pink grapefruit

Pick and shovel

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The Pico y Pala drink requires a large amount of ice.

The Pico y Pala drink requires a large amount of ice.

Bitter Worker

  • 50% Bitter Worker
  • 50% Grapefruit soda
  • Abundant ice
  • We decorate with a slice of pink grapefruit

Hesperidin with tonic

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To finish it off, decorate it with a slice of lemon.

To finish it off, decorate it with a slice of lemon.

Hesperidin

  • 30% Hesperidin
  • 70% tonic soda
  • Abundant ice
  • Decorate with lemon slice

Cinzano the Second

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The lemon slice inside the drink gives it the final touch.

The lemon slice inside the drink gives it the final touch.

Cinzano

Ingredients:

  • 70% Cinzano Second
  • 30% Soda
  • 1 slice of lemon

Preparation:

  • Place the large rock ice cubes in a tall glass
  • Serve 70% Cinzano Segundo
  • Add 30% Soda
  • Decorate with half a slice of lemon

Tips for the best Vermouth:

  • Very cold vermouth and if possible soda too, because the cold preserves the bubbles better.
  • Preferably use soda water and not carbonated water because this way we ensure that it always has the same carbonation intensity.
  • As always, use large rock ice because it doesn’t dilute the cocktail.

Campari Spritz

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Serve the Campari with half a slice of orange as a garnish inside the glass.

Serve the Campari with half a slice of orange as a garnish inside the glass.

Campari

Ingredients:

  • 3 parts Prosecco
  • 2 parts Campari
  • 1 part soda

Preparation:

  • Fill the glass halfway with ice cubes
  • Add the Prosecco
  • Add the Campari
  • Top with a dash of soda
  • Stir slowly to integrate
  • Serve with half a slice of orange as a garnish inside the glass.

Negroni

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For the Negroni use a short shot glass.

For the Negroni use a short shot glass.

Ingredients:

  • 1 part red vermouth
  • 1 part Campari
  • 1 part London dry Gin

Preparation:

  • Bring a short drink glass with ice
  • Add the vermouth
  • Add the Campari
  • Add the Gin
  • Stir slowly to integrate
  • Decorate with half a slice of orange

Aperol Spritz

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After mixing the preparation, serve with a slice of orange inside the glass.

After mixing the preparation, serve with a slice of orange inside the glass.

Aperol Spritz

Ingredients:

  • 1 part sparkling wine
  • 1 part Aperol
  • Soda
  • Ice
  • 1/2 slice of orange

Preparation:

  • Fill the glass halfway with ice cubes
  • Add the sparkling wine
  • Add the Aperol
  • Top with a dash of soda
  • Stir slowly to integrate
  • Serve with half a slice of orange inside the glass

Cynar Julep

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For the Cynar Julep use a tall glass.

For the Cynar Julep use a tall glass.

Cynar

Ingredients:

  • Fresh mind
  • 15 ml lemon juice
  • 15 ml simple syrup
  • Cracked ice
  • 60 ml of Cynar 70
  • Grapefruit juice to complete

Preparation:

  • In a tall glass, gently muddle the mint (avoiding breaking the leaves), along with the sugar and lime juice.
  • Add plenty of crushed ice
  • Add Cynar 70
  • Complete with grapefruit juice
  • Assemble everything and stir with a long spoon to integrate the ingredients.
  • Decorate with a fresh sprig on top

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