{"id":4508,"date":"2022-12-10T11:00:18","date_gmt":"2022-12-10T10:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/?p=4508"},"modified":"2026-03-06T10:15:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T09:15:10","slug":"aperitivo-hour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/learn\/aperitivo-hour\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Aperitivo? Italy\u2019s Pre-Dinner Ritual Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Aperitivo is an Italian pre-dinner ritual centred around light drinks, small snacks, and\u00a0socialising\u00a0before a meal.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0a built-in pause in the bustle of the day, a moment rooted in\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Italian culture<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0where people gather, talk, and ease into the evening before dinner.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You may have noticed\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Italian aperitivo<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> getting extra attention, thanks to pop-culture moments like <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The White Lotus<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Still, this\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0a new take on\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">what aperitivo hour\u00a0is,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0nor is it a rebranded happy hour.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0a long-standing\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Italian tradition<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0shaped by connection, timing, and the simple pleasure of sharing a drink before the table is set.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What does aperitivo mean?<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Aperitivo 101: The Ritual | Campari | Campari Academy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1wwdzhfVr_Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If\u00a0you\u2019ve\u00a0ever wondered\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">what aperitivo is<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0when translated into English, the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">aperitivo meaning<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">derived from the Latin<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">aperire<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which means \u201cto open\u201d. In this context, aperitivo is meant to create a delicious opening to the evening<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2014\u00a0no rushing,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">just\u00a0gently setting\u00a0the stage for what comes next.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here\u00a0is where things often get mixed up.\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Aperitivo<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is both a drink\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0a ritual. The drink might be a spritz, a vermouth-based serve, or a low-ABV option built for early evening sipping. The ritual is the moment itself. Time carved out for conversation, light snacks, and a slower pace.\u00a0That\u2019s\u00a0also where the distinction between\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">aperitif vs aperitivo<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0matters. An aperitif is the beverage in your glass. Aperitivo is the experience built around it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">important parts<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of aperitivo\u00a0hour\u00a0is how it prepares you for dinner. Many traditional aperitivo drinks include bitters, which are known\u00a0to\u00a0gently wake\u00a0up the appetite. The idea\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0to fill up or drink fast.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0to ease into the meal ahead, letting\u00a0flavour, company, and anticipation do their thing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Also see<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/learn\/aperitif-cocktails\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Aperitif Cocktails to Make at Home<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>A brief history<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Recipe for the Aperitivo | Campari | Campari Academy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sQhLW3yST5Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The roots of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Italian aperitivo<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0stretch back centuries, shaped\u00a0by\u00a0the joys of\u00a0everyday social habits. Long before it became a defined ritual, pre-dinner drinks were part of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Italian caf\u00e9 culture<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, where locals gathered in the\u00a0golden light of\u00a0early evening to catch up, exchange news, and mark the transition from work to leisure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Over time, this evolved into a recognisable\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Italian tradition.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Caf\u00e9s and bars began serving simple drinks alongside small bites, creating spaces\u00a0for conversation and connection before dinner. What mattered most\u00a0wasn\u2019t\u00a0what was in the glass, but the shared pause it created. That\u00a0sense of rhythm, easing into the\u00a0evening\u00a0rather than rushing toward it,\u00a0remains\u00a0central to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Italian culture<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0today.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learn more<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/plan\/aperitivo-cocktails\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Aperitivo Cocktails: The Italian Art of Pre-Dinner Drinks<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>When is aperitivo enjoyed?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4936\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/417.-Aperitivo-Hour_Why-Americans-Love-Aperitivo_Canva_MAEI-VI2cx0-tourist-traveling-women-in-venezia-italy-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"History of aperitivo hour\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In Italy, aperitivo usually happens between\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">6 and 8 pm,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> when the workday winds down and evening venues open up.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s\u00a0a moment for\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">light drinks<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2014 sometimes a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">glass of wine<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2014 and easy conversation, lingering rather than rushing to the next place.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That pacing is where cultural differences show up. In Italy, aperitivo is unhurried and social by design. In the UK, evenings often move faster, with tighter schedules and earlier dinners. Aperitivo pushes back against that norm, encouraging people to stay a little longer, chat a little more, and let the occasion progress naturally.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Aperitivo vs happy hour: what\u2019s the difference?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-11161\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/694.-Housewarming-Party-Ideas_Spritz_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1024x585.jpg\" alt=\"Two people clinking together Aperol Spritz cocktails at a housewarming party\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At first glance, aperitivo\u00a0can look like\u00a0happy hour\u00a0dressed up with Italian flair. The reality is more nuanced. The\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">aperitivo vs happy hour<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0distinction comes down to intent.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The main differences lie in purpose, pace, and atmosphere. Aperitivo is a ritual focused on connection and ease. In UK pub culture, happy hour is typically an\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">alcoholic\u00a0beverage<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0promotion, built around discounts and quick rounds. Food follows the same logic. Aperitivo leans on light snacks meant to spark appetite, not replace dinner, while happy hour menus often blur into full meals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Most of all, the mood is different. Aperitivo invites lingering. Happy hour often rewards speed. One is social and open-ended, the other is usually transactional and\u00a0time-bound.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Light and bubbly<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/trends\/spritz-cocktails\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Delicious Spritz Cocktails to Sip on This Summer<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Aperitivo etiquette<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-17333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Crodino-Image_05-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Three friends sitting at an Italian caf\u00e9 drinking Crodino\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Aperitivo etiquette is simple and rooted in\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Italian culture<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0rather than strict rules:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Arrive early evening and\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0stay past dinnertime<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Choose\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Italian pre-dinner drinks<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0meant for sipping, not drinking quickly<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Treat snacks as a warm-up, not a meal<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep conversation relaxed and inclusive<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These small habits reflect a broader\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Italian tradition<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of slowing down and sharing time before sitting down to eat.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By definition, aperitivo snacks are only meant to be an appetite booster. Don&#8217;t expect to fill up on these little morsels as you would on a full dinner. Graze and enjoy, sticking to only a few bites if served from a communal platter.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"_shortcode-quote-box\">\n    <div class=\"left\">\n                <div class=\"top-label\">\n            Elevate your aperitivo spread like a Venetian        <\/div>\n        \n        \t\t\t        <svg width=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 41 31\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n            <path\n                d=\"M9.77483 30.5C7.60265 30.5 5.76233 29.9849 4.25386 28.9545C2.80574 27.9242 1.71965 26.5606 0.995585 24.8636C0.331862 23.1667 0 21.3485 0 19.4091C0 16.6212 0.573216 13.9848 1.71965 11.5C2.92642 9.01515 4.46505 6.83333 6.33554 4.95455C8.26637 3.01515 10.3481 1.5303 12.5806 0.5L18.8256 5.13636C17.1965 5.86364 15.6578 6.74242 14.2097 7.77273C12.7616 8.74242 11.4945 9.83333 10.4084 11.0455C9.38263 12.2576 8.59823 13.5 8.05519 14.7727L8.50773 15.0455C8.86976 14.803 9.26196 14.6212 9.68433 14.5C10.167 14.3788 10.8006 14.3182 11.585 14.3182C12.6711 14.3182 13.7572 14.5909 14.8433 15.1364C15.9897 15.6818 16.9249 16.5 17.649 17.5909C18.4334 18.6818 18.8256 20.0758 18.8256 21.7727C18.8256 23.6515 18.4032 25.2576 17.5585 26.5909C16.7138 27.8636 15.5975 28.8333 14.2097 29.5C12.8219 30.1667 11.3436 30.5 9.77483 30.5ZM31.9492 30.5C29.777 30.5 27.9367 29.9849 26.4283 28.9545C24.9801 27.9242 23.894 26.5606 23.17 24.8636C22.5063 23.1667 22.1744 21.3485 22.1744 19.4091C22.1744 16.6212 22.7476 13.9848 23.894 11.5C25.1008 9.01515 26.6394 6.83333 28.5099 4.95455C30.4408 3.01515 32.5224 1.5303 34.755 0.5L41 5.13636C39.3709 5.86364 37.8322 6.74242 36.3841 7.77273C34.936 8.74242 33.6689 9.83333 32.5828 11.0455C31.557 12.2576 30.7726 13.5 30.2296 14.7727L30.6821 15.0455C31.0442 14.803 31.4363 14.6212 31.8587 14.5C32.3414 14.3788 32.975 14.3182 33.7594 14.3182C34.8455 14.3182 35.9316 14.5909 37.0177 15.1364C38.1641 15.6818 39.0993 16.5 39.8234 17.5909C40.6078 18.6818 41 20.0758 41 21.7727C41 23.6515 40.5776 25.2576 39.7329 26.5909C38.8882 27.8636 37.7719 28.8333 36.3841 29.5C34.9963 30.1667 33.518 30.5 31.9492 30.5Z\"\n                fill=\"#70A144\" \/>\n        <\/svg>\n                <div class=\"text \">\n            <p>Pair your Aperol Spritz with cichetti that lean into herbaceous, rich and toasted notes &mdash; think fried calamari with lemon and parsley dip, smoked salmon sliders with lemon dressing, seafood ceviche with plantain crisps, or red prawn tartare with burrata and toasted focaccia.<\/p>        <\/div>\n        \n                <div class=\"author\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/BRAND-AMBASSADOR-BIO_Loris-150x150.jpg\"\n                alt=\"LORIS CONTRO\" class=\"author__image\">\n            \n            <div class=\"author_texts\">\n                                <div class=\"author__name\">LORIS CONTRO<\/div>\n                \n                                <div class=\"author__description\">Italian Icons Brand Ambassador<\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"right\">\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What do you drink during aperitivo?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16891\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Sarti-Rosa-Cocktails_Sarti-Spritz_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Three Sarti Spritz cocktails in ice-filled wine glasses with fresh thyme garnish\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The focus during aperitivo is balance. Drinks are chosen to suit the early evening, setting a relaxed tone without overpowering what comes next.\u00a0You\u2019ll\u00a0often see aperitif-style serves, spritzes, and other lower-alcohol options designed for slow sipping rather than fast rounds.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Classic\u00a0cocktail<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0examples include the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Aperol Spritz<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hugo<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Negroni Sbagliato,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Americano<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, or even a simple\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Martini cocktail.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0These drinks work well in this\u00a0kind of\u00a0setting because they\u00a0invite\u00a0conversation and\u00a0easy\u00a0pacing instead of stealing the spotlight. The goal is\u00a0to serve\u00a0something\u00a0that invites another sip, not signal a last call.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cin\u00a0Cin!<\/span><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/learn\/italian-cocktails\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Classic Italian Cocktails to Sip &amp; Savour with Friends<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What food is served at aperitivo?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-9322\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Charcuterie-Board-Ideas-for-a-Party_Featured-Image-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Top view of a charcuterie platter on a white table surrounded by pretty tableware and glasses of summery cocktails\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Aperitivo snacks are\u00a0intentionally restrained.\u00a0The food is\u00a0there to wake up the appetite, not replace dinner. Think bite-size, salty, and\u00a0savoury\u00a0foods that pair easily with a drink and disappear in a few bites.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Olives, nuts, small toasts, cheeses, and cured meats are common choices. The goal is variety without volume, encouraging guests to graze lightly.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learn more:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/learn\/cocktails-and-food-pairing\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to Slay Cocktail and Appetiser Pairings Like a Pro<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Why aperitivo has caught on in the UK<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4935\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/417APE4-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Why Americans are loving Aperitivo Hour\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Aperitivo has found a natural home in the UK because it fits with how people like to spend time together now. It\u00a0aligns with intentional\u00a0social drinking, evenings that lean towards moderation, and a growing enjoyment of relaxed, at-home hosting.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rather than feeling like a passing\u00a0trend, aperitivo works because it meets a familiar need. It offers\u00a0an easy way\u00a0to bring people together before dinner, creating space to chat and unwind without the pressure of a full night out.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Light &amp; lovely<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/trends\/low-alcohol-cocktails\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gorgeous Low-ABV Cocktails to Sip All Year Long<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How to host aperitivo at home<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-9324\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Charcuterie-Board-Ideas-for-a-Party_History-of-Charcuterie-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Close up image of two women carrying charcuterie platters out to share with their friends at a daytime gathering\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hosting\u00a0an\u00a0aperitivo\u00a0gathering\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0require perfection. Timing matters more than precision. Aim for early evening and keep the setup simple.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Offer a small range of drinks so guests can choose what suits them. Set out a few easy snacks;\u00a0nothing that needs cutlery or constant attention. Most importantly, create spaces\u00a0to linger. Comfortable seating, good lighting, and an unhurried pace do more than any elaborate spread.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Go pro<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/trends\/craft-cocktails\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Craft Cocktails to Make at Home<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Aperitivo at a Glance<br \/>\nTL;DR \u2015 Quick summary<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Aperitivo is a pre-dinner moment built around drinks, small snacks, and conversation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It typically takes place in the early evening.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Food is light and snack-focused, not meal-sized.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The ritual matters because it creates time to slow down and connect before dinner.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There you have it\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2015\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a short and sweet\u00a0introduction to what aperitivo is, and how to host a delicious version of it at home. Stock up on\u00a0<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aperol.com\/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Aperol<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campari.com\/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Campari<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to mix\u00a0your\u00a0amazing\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">aperitivo drinks,<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/subscribe\/\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sign up for our newsletter<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to stay inspired.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aperitivo is an Italian pre-dinner ritual centred around light drinks, small snacks, and\u00a0socialising\u00a0before a meal.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0a built-in pause in the bustle of the day, a moment rooted in\u00a0Italian culture\u00a0where people gather, talk, and ease into the evening before dinner.\u00a0 You may have noticed\u00a0Italian aperitivo getting extra attention, thanks to pop-culture moments like The White Lotus. 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