Aperol is an Italian bitter aperitif with 11% alcohol by volume. It has a bright orange color and is made from gentian, rhubarb, cinchona, and other ingredients.
How it is made
Aperol contains about 30 natural components. For its production, oranges, rhubarb, gentian, cinchona fruits, and herbs growing in Piedmont, northern Italy, are used.
History
Aperol was first released in 1919 by the Barbieri family company in Padua. It gained wide popularity after World War II. After being added to the traditional Venetian spritz cocktail, the drink quickly became popular. In 2004, Aperol joined Campari Group.
How it is served
Aperol is served as an aperitif before meals to awaken the appetite. It is the base for cocktails, including the popular Aperol Spritz, which consists of white wine like Prosecco, Aperol, and mineral water, served in a glass with ice and an orange or grapefruit slice.
Adapted from the Russian Wikipedia article Апероль, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.