Italian Spirits have a long and ancient tradition. From the infusion of aromatic plants and herbs to create medicines to the use of fruits and sweet syrups for the pastry, Italian Spirits are now some of the best ingredients for the mixology but they also give pleasure also when drunk neat.
You will find here all the articles about the botanicals, and the unique ingredients. You will learn the distillation methods, the secret of a fascinating art that began many centuries ago.
Each region has specific products that are related to the natural ingredients that can be sourced locally. Herbs, fruits, and vegetables, like for example the Sfusato lemons from Amalfi for the Limoncello, the Alpine herbs for the Amaro, the juniper in Tuscany which actually goes in many gins around the world. Italian Spirits are the pride of the territory and people used to serve them to welcome friends and strangers.
Italians have some rituals: the Aperitivo (Aperitif) before a meal, and a sip of Digestivo after the meal.
All the Italian Spirits are protagonists in these 2 moments, either neat or in cocktails.
The word Aperitivo itself comes from Latin and it means to open, so the meaning can be to literally open the stomach to welcome food. The purpose of this convivial moment is to gather with family and friends, the loved ones with whom you are going to share a meal, and stimulate the appetite with a bitter-sweet light alcoholic drink.
The word Digestivo comes from Latin and it means to digest. So the purpose of it is very simple, to help with digestion.
Italians drink digestivos to linger with the meal experience and prolong the company of family and friends.
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