The spritz originated in 19th century Italy. But it has evolved in recent years from Italian aperitif to global cocktail. This wine-based cocktail in its modern form consists of prosecco, digestive ...

Look behind almost any good bar, and you're likely to notice two very similar bottles of Italian liqueurs: Aperol and Campari. They both share a vibrant reddish color and a bitter-sweet profile, but ...

Note that Italian aperitifs differ from vermouth, although vermouth often doubles as an aperitif. Technically, vermouth is a fortified white or red wine that is “aromatized,” i.e., flavored with herbs ...

Campari's typical companions are soda, vermouth and gin, but Bay Area bartenders are broadening its horizons and introducing it to some new friends. It's increasingly being used in cocktails, and has ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As their names imply in French, an apéritif is meant to be consumed before a meal to stimulate the appetite, while a digestif is ...

Campari plans to open several flagship bars for its best-selling spirits in Europe and beyond to help tap into a taste for the Italian aperitif culture, its chief executive said. By Francesca Landini ...

VENICE, Italy (AP) — A glowing sea of bright orange and red cocktails has become a common sight in bars and restaurants across Europe and beyond as the Italian-born spritz continues to find new fans.

This wine-based cocktail in its modern form consists of prosecco, digestive bitters and soda water. The prosecco adds fizz to a drink that had traditionally been made with nonsparkling white wine.