{"title":"Apéritif\/Amaro - Anders Erickson's Picks","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"aperol-aperitivo","title":"Aperol Aperitivo","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Aperol Aperitivo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAperol is the sweeter, less bitter, lower ABV cousin of Campari.  But, don't confuse its approachability with weakness! \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLike it's more intense cousin, Aperol is an essential component of every cocktail lover's homebar. From the Spritz to the Paper Plane to the Ten Spot, it can shine as either lead guitar or second fiddle. Its more subtle features can lend the same distinctive, citrusy bitterness of Campari without stealing the show.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eInterestingly, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAperol was first introduced in 1919 by the Barbieri brothers, who were looking for a new product to add to their range of liqueurs. They came up with Aperol as a lighter and more refreshing alternative to the bitter digestifs that were popular at the time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAperol Aperitivo has a bright orange color and a distinct bittersweet flavor. On the nose, it offers hints of orange peel, rhubarb, and herbs. On the palate, it is refreshing and slightly sweet, with a delicate bitterness that lingers on the finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Serves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToo many cocktailers fail to dust off this orange beauty unless making the famous spritz.  We think it deserves more attention:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/curiada.com\/blogs\/news\/aperol-beyond-the-spritz-the-division-bell\" title=\"Beyond the Spritz:  The Division Bell\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBeyond the Spritz: The Division Bell\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/curiada.com\/blogs\/news\/aperol-beyond-the-spritz-bird-of-paradise\" title=\"Beyond the Spritz: Bird of Paradise\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBeyond the Spritz: Bird of Paradise\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd, our friends at How to Drink also gave us their favorite approach to perfecting the Spritz:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/curiada.com\/blogs\/how-to-drink-recipes\/aperol-spritz-cocktail-recipe\" title=\"How to Drink's Aperol Spritz Cocktail Recipe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow to Drink's Aperol Spritz Cocktail Recipe\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAperol Aperitivo is made using a secret blend of herbs and roots, including bitter and sweet oranges, rhubarb, gentian, and cinchona. These ingredients are infused in alcohol and then blended with water and sugar to create the final product. Aperol contains 11% alcohol by volume and is best served chilled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall, Aperol Aperitivo is a versatile and refreshing liqueur that is perfect for creating classic cocktails or enjoying on its own. Its unique flavor profile, bright orange color, and long history make it a must-have ingredient for any home bartender or cocktail enthusiast. Whether you're sipping on an Aperol Spritz or trying out a new cocktail recipe, Aperol Aperitivo is sure to delight your taste buds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e750ml \u0026amp; 22 Proof\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gruppo Campari","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":47230022287612,"sku":"29155","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/6217\/6252\/files\/IMY-N13syLKEygoKwuZucS3raUTizKD8_Ve6TMyzICI_be685d4d-df67-4c15-9f9f-049b98157e9a.png?v=1748998456"},{"product_id":"campari-aperitivo","title":"Campari Aperitivo","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Campari Aperitivo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #fbbf24;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePerhaps the world's most well recognized red bitter aperitif, Campari Aperitivo put the Negroni on the map. But, Campari is so much more than the Negroni!  The Spritz defines summer in a bottle.  The Americano was even a favorite of James Bond in several of the earlier 007 novels and movies. Campari's beautiful deep red color and distinctive citrusy bitter taste palate make it a cocktail-making classic.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCampari takes its unique character from the herb and fruit infusion at the heart of its production process.  A secret blend of herbs and exotic fruit, including chinotto and cascarilla, infuse in alcohol to create this one-of-a-kind homebar must-have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn fact, our friend Steve the Bartender included Campari in his list of \u003ca title=\"Steve the Bartender Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/curiada.com\/collections\/steve-the-bartender-recommended-brands\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e10 Essential Bar Bottles\u003c\/a\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommendations for Campari Aperitivo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnders Erickson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Campari is known for its bitterness, but there's a good amount of sweetness up front. Wonderful mixed with any spirit.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Drink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"Sweet, with heavy orange-y bitterness, and a little herbal bitterness too,\" according to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHow to Drink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. Greg enjoys Campari with club soda.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaker \u0026amp; Spoon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFeatured as the recommended spirit in the \u003cem\u003eNegroni 2 Cocktail box\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e750ml \u0026amp; 48 Proof \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gruppo Campari","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":47230023139580,"sku":"1838","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/6217\/6252\/files\/ExgICQQYhykIdCGSX76B4IAfvg4JTkhRjHzj7mlqbw_e27dcddd-5408-4ea0-929b-f1e050feea91.png?v=1748998874"},{"product_id":"ramazzotti-amaro","title":"Ramazzotti Amaro","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Ramazzotti Amaro\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 200+ year old amaro still made with the same secret recipe that has never been revealed. Whether you've been hip to amari for a while now, or if you're just starting down this particular delicious path, Ramazzotti Amaro is a bottle that's well worth your time for its perfectly intense, harmonious flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTasting Notes For Ramazzotti Drink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRamazzotti Amaro is a delightful natural liqueur crafted from a traditional blend of roots, herbs, orange peel, and anise. This liquor is a timeless favorite among traditional Italian liqueurs that never goes out of style. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Serves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSip straight up or with a splash of soda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Manhattan Transfer: stir \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/curiada.com\/collections\/whiskey\" title=\"Whiskey, rye, bourbon for sale on Curiada\"\u003erye\u003c\/a\u003e, dry vermouth, and Ramazzotti with a few dashes of Angostura bitters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients are carefully selected to ensure quality and consistency. Mediterranean orange peels are distilled, while the other botanicals undergo extraction to ensure that the best aromatic components are present, key to providing Ramazzotti its distinctive and delicious flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnders Erickson, \"A medium bodied amaro. For me, Ramazzotti is like drinking an adult cola.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it appears dark, inky and sinister in the glass, this amaro is on the sweet and gentle side. Think ripe plums, dark berries and cola, with a pleasingly spiced finish and just the faintest bitter edge.  - Kara Newman, Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e750ml \u0026amp; 60 Proof\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pernod Ricard","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":47230039097596,"sku":"1939","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/6217\/6252\/files\/Esixv7cuSdbEvuPE1ZO2x1qpjBfD5AzKh-57ox2zH38_17abaff9-5113-4d3d-95b8-bebb6bcde48e.png?v=1748999554"}],"url":"https:\/\/houseofbitterbear.com\/collections\/aperitif-amaro-anders-ericksons-picks.oembed","provider":"House of Bitter Bear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}