Italian Before- and After-Dinner Drinks

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Italian Before- and After-Dinner Drinks Aperitivi and digestivi are the bookends of a traditional Italian meal. Italians generally start aperitivo any time between 5 and 7 p.m. and have a refreshing aperitivo -- on the rocks or as a cocktail -- while enjoying some savory snacks. After dinner, the perfect way to settle the stomach and aid digestion is to sip a digestivo. Danette St. Onge Italian Food Expert Aperol Spritz: The Venetian Aperitivo Cocktail Your Summer Needs Though this cocktail made with bright-orange Aperol and bubbly Prosecco originated in Venice in the 1950s, it's only recently become known outside Italy and is quickly gaining in popularity. Light, refreshing, and incredibly simple to make, it's perfect for an outdoor summer aperitivo, BBQ or cocktail party.  READ NOW Share That's Amari! Traditional after-dinner digestivi, amari are strong, aromatic liqueurs made with blends of plants, herbs, and spices. Learn about some of the most popular ones in this article.  READ NOW Share MORE FROM ABOUT.COM • 12 Great Ways to Enjoy Cauliflower • A Delicious Quinoa Salad With Peas and Roasted Cauliflower • Zucchini Ribbon "Fettuccine" With Peas and Fresh Herbs • 10 Delicious Ways To Cook Mushrooms • Spinach and Mushroom Quiche • The Perfect Cupcakes For A Summer Cookout • Garlicky Marinated Mushrooms • Seared Scallops with Pan Fried Mushrooms and Saffron Mashed Potatoes Advertisement About Food   |   Follow Us: You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Italian Food newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com - All rights reserved