Aperol, the iconic Italian aperitif, was created in 1919 in Padua, Italy by the Barbieri brothers. It is made according to a secret recipe that has remained unchanged since its inception.
Aperol is the basic ingredient of Aperol Spritz cocktail, which ranks among the 10 best-selling cocktails in the world* and is considered the most popular drink on Italian gardens, terraces. Aperol Spritz combines great taste with low alcohol content, making it the perfect drink to hang out with friends. Another name for Aperol Spritz is also “Spritz Veneziano” and it is the official cocktail of the International Bar Association (IBA).
In 2018, 880 million glasses of Aperol Spritz were drunk around the world – putting them in one line would cover the equator twice!
* Drinks International, 2019
