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TALES OF THE COCKTAILS 2016

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The Aperitif: a drink and a way of life

Le sommaire: v  Origin of the Aperitif: Historical roots

v  What’s an Aperitif: Definition

v  Culture & traditions

v  Old world & New world

v  Aperitif today: Modern Aperitif

v  Rise of the aperitif culture

The word “Aperitif” comes from the Latin Aperire

which mean “to open” To open the appetite but also to open the evening

The origin of the aperitif

middle age era

Medicinal purpose

What is an Aperitif?

“an alcoholic drink taken before a meal to stimulate

the appetite.”

Is the definition

Aperitif cocktails

Light & refreshing Low abv

bright & aromatic flavor bitterness

Stimulate appetite

bring your palate back to life

What role the food plays in the Aperitif ?

The Aperitif is a moment: You relax and enjoy, appreciate, create

memories with friends, family or colleagues

Aperitif resurgence: Old & New worlds: the modern Aperitif

La France

“The Aperitif is the evening prayer for the French”

Saintonge Spritz

1.5 cl St Germain 1.5 cl Aperol

1 cl Cynar 1.5 cl grapefruit juice top up with prosecco

Spain

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Portugal

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Italia

Apero8

25ml  St~Germain  25ml  Aperol    

50ml  MARTINI  prosecco    garnish  with  carrot  slice  and  olive  oil  powder

United-States

United-States

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Al Fresco

1  oz.  MARTINI  bianco  .75  oz.  st  germain  

.5  oz.  bombay  sapphire  3  dashes  cucumber  bitters  top  with  MARTINI  prosecco

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What is helping the rise of the aperitif ?

Consumption has changed

Low ABV cocktails

What role aperitif cocktails play on your menu

Aperitif makes you hungry

Aperitif transports you

Any questions?

Merci & santé