Aperol

Aperol is Italy’s vibrant, orange-hued aperitivo, world-famous for the Aperol Spritz — a bright, refreshing cocktail that has become a global symbol of relaxed summer drinking. Created in 1919 in Padua, Aperol balances sweet orange, rhubarb, and herbaceous bitterness with light sweetness and sparkling citrus freshness.

Lighter and softer than Campari, Aperol is approachable, fruity and designed for low-ABV social sipping. Its vivid colour, gentle bitterness and easy mixability make it one of the most recognisable aperitifs in the world. A staple in bars everywhere, Aperol is synonymous with sunny terraces, spritz culture and effortless Italian style.

Aperol was first created by the Barbieri brothers in Padua in 1919, intended as a lighter, modern aperitivo for daytime drinking. It grew steadily in popularity through the 20th century, but the modern explosion came after the launch of the global Aperol Spritz campaign in the 2000s, which turned it into a worldwide phenomenon.

Now owned by the Campari Group, Aperol remains a pillar of Italian aperitivo tradition — joyful, social and unmistakably Mediterranean.

Style: Italian Aperitivo / Bitter-Sweet Liqueur

Region: Padua, Italy

Producer: Campari Group

Distillation / Production: Neutral spirit infused with a secret recipe of sweet and bitter oranges, rhubarb, gentian, herbs and roots; lightly sweetened and bottled at low ABV

Base Alcohol: Neutral spirit

Appearance: Bright orange

ABV: 11 % (varies slightly by market)