Aperitivo & Aperitifs

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Aperitivo is Italy's golden-hour ritual — bittersweet drinks like Aperol and Campari, built to open the appetite and stretch long golden evenings out.

The aperitivo hour is Italy's greatest export: light, bittersweet drinks served with olives, crisps and good company. The Bottle Club stocks everything you need to bring it home.

Which aperitivo should I choose?

Aperol is sunny and gentle — the spritz king. Campari is bolder and more bitter, made for Negronis. Starlino and other Italian aperitivi add rosé and orange twists, while ready-made spritzes do the work for you.

How to serve an aperitivo

The classic spritz: three parts prosecco, two parts aperitivo, one part soda, over plenty of ice with an orange slice. Serve before dinner with salty snacks — that's the whole ritual.

Aperitivo FAQs

What does aperitivo mean? From the Latin "to open" — drinks meant to open the appetite before dinner.

Are aperitivi strong? Most sit between 11% and 25% ABV — lighter than spirits.

Browse the aperitivo collection below, with next-day UK delivery available.