Aperitivo - The ritual of the Italian aperitif with over 100 recipes from top bartenders and chefs

After exploring the world of pasta, rice, and Italy's deep-rooted love for vegetables, ItaliaSquisita has now expanded its narrative beyond ingredients to define a true moment of conviviality: the aperitif – one of the most cherished, celebrated, talked of and quintessentially Italian rituals.

The book traces the evolution of the aperitif —from an elite 19th-century custom in Northern Italy to a national and global trend. Describes at a technical level the distinctive characteristics of Vermouth and Bitter , the two pillars of Italian mixology, and then gives the floor directly to the professionals.

Old-time favorites like Negroni , Sbagliato , Spritz , and timeless classics such as Bellini , Americano , and Dry Martini are presented by top Italian bartenders working in the world's most prestigious bars, hotels, and restaurants. A dynamic interplay of legacy and evolution, often originating from the historic venues that, in some cases, literally gave birth to Italy's most iconic cocktails.

The most beloved staples like chips , olives , and tramezzini , the enduring aperitivo traditions of Milan , Venice , and Turin , sit alongside contemporary aperitif dishes crafted by Italy's finest chefs. Food and drinks are now blended in a veritable alchemic process that shapes and enriches both the Italian and international mixology scene.