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Post by artisans on Jul 2, 2013 19:32:04 GMT 2
In Brescia, it's 'Pirlo,' in Venice, it's a 'Spritz', but whatever you want to call it, everyone is drinking it this year. On our trip through Italy we saw it everywhere, and when we arrived in Roda, Maggie too was raving about this popular drink after a recent trip to Lake Garda. Made from an alcoholic liqueur called 'Aperol,' (similar to Campari), and shaken with Prosecco wine and soda over ice, it is the perfect aperitif. Skouna have grasped the nettle and added it to their impressive range of drinks - the perfect early evening drink before a lovely Greek meal.Uploaded with ImageShack.us
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kaz
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Post by kaz on Jul 2, 2013 19:38:57 GMT 2
Sounds very inviting....must try a glass of that in Sept......
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Post by Gil on Jul 2, 2013 21:19:05 GMT 2
Hi Artisans If the drink tastes as good as it looks their on to a winner. It will be a must for me to try as you just brought back some good memories of Italy for me. My Mum is Italian and she met my Dad in Sirmione on Lake Garda and we spent all our summers when I was young in a village called Gazoldo degli Ippoliti about 40km from lake Garda.
Nice one
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Post by artisans on Jul 2, 2013 22:43:29 GMT 2
We stayed there, Gil, and we first saw the drink in Peschiera del Garda. Maggie had also been staying in Sirmione and left just a day before we arrived. Wherever we went after that, we became increasingly aware of the drink. So far, Skouna seems to be the only place serving it in Roda.
Steve
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Post by artisans on Jul 9, 2013 21:19:20 GMT 2
It's proving very popular so far .... this is Spritz at night:
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Post by holidayman on Jul 10, 2013 13:52:28 GMT 2
Looks very refreshing Steve - Look forward to trying it.
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Post by chrissey on Jul 10, 2013 14:03:51 GMT 2
oooo must try that in sept looks very refreshing could do with one now in this heat wave
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jacks
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Post by jacks on Jul 10, 2013 14:07:32 GMT 2
I can see it!!!!
Sounds lovely! Wish i'd known about this before & i'd have given it a try when I was there.
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Post by sthelenssaint on Jul 10, 2013 20:10:26 GMT 2
now now jackie u know u are supposed to drink responsibly
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jacks
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Post by jacks on Jul 10, 2013 21:18:05 GMT 2
I do, John! I never spill a drop!
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