The Art of the Aperitif

The Art of the Aperitif

In the Mediterranean it seams that the pace of life is a few beats slower than in the states. People from this region treasure sitting on a terrace to enjoy an aperitif with friends or will often prepare one before dinner at home with the family. So what is an aperitif? It is a simple and small snack that is often accompanied by a vermouth or beer. This snack is just enough to stimulate your appetite and allow a moment to relax. Typical options for an aperitif are Spanish olives, simple tinned seafood such as cockles or small mussels or pickled vegetables. The main idea is that the aperitif shouldn’t be time consuming to prepare (giving you more time to enjoy company and the social aspect) and be made with simple all natural ingredients.