The Art of Aperitivo

Join us for this evening viewing of Missoni Art Colour, your exhibition ticket includes a complimentary Piccola from Peroni Nastro Azzurro and demonstrations on how to create the perfect Peroni Negroni or Spritz at home.

The quintessential aperitivo, the Negroni, is widely believed to have been created in Florence in 1919 at the request of Count Camillo Negroni. The Tuscan aristocrat supposedly asked the bartender at Caffè Casoni to strengthen his Americano cocktail by substituting the usual soda water for gin. When the drink also arrived with an orange garnish, the Negroni was born. Whilst the Spritz is a wine-based cocktail commonly served as an aperitif in Northeast Italy. The drink is prepared with prosecco wine, a dash of some bitter liqueur such as Aperol, Campari, Cynar, or, especially in Venice. The super aromatic ‘noble’ Saaz hops in the Peroni Nastro Azzurro gives this aperitivos a gentle bitterness, mixologist Simone Caporale says, “I have enjoyed experimenting with some of Italy’s freshest ingredients – drawing upon my love of classic Italian cocktails, playing with flavours balanced perfectly by Peroni Nastro Azzurro’s subtle bitterness and signature crisp, dry finish. My latest infusions are inspired by the Italian way of life, the unique style and the importance of aperitivo.”