Aperitivo Italian Style

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APERITIVO HOUR

An elevated joyous occasion with friends featuring great food, interesting conversation, and Luxardo signature cocktails.

NOUN. [ah-per-i-tee-vo ou-er]

Making the most of your day the Italian way.

Espresso Martini

Enjoy a clearly different take on the classic cocktail. The Bianco Negroni offers a lighter, more nuanced twist — and signature clarity — thanks to its namesake liqueur, Luxardo Bitter Bianco. Refreshing and brilliantly balanced, it’s the perfect cocktail for sharing an Aperitivo Hour that is clearly Italian.

Espresso

Luxardo espresso liqueur is ultra-premium coffee liqueur made from a blend of beans sourced from Brazil, Columbia, and Kenya. Perfect for an espresso martini or fantastic drank neat or on the rocks as an after-dinner treat 27% ABV

$24.99 / 750ml bottle

BIANCO NEGRONI

Bitter Bianco

An innovative clear take on a classic red bitter. This product has an herbal bitterness with grapefruit zest and a touch of sweetness. Fantastic in a Spritz or Negroni. 30% ABV

$30.99 / 750ml bottle

Maraschino Cherries

The original classic cocktail cherry. Dense and chewy with a sweet-tart flavor, these cherries are the perfect garnish to any cocktail.

$24.99 / 400g jar

SPRITZ YOUR WAY

Prosecco, Luxardo liqueur, soda: Three simple ingredients are all you need. Stick to the summer classic — or create your own twist on the bubbly spritz with a selection of Luxardo liqueurs. No matter how you spritz, you’ll be enjoying Aperitivo hour in effervescent Italian style.

Limoncello

A vibrant and tart distillation of whole Sorrento lemons harvested from southern Italy. Limoncello has a bright lemon taste with a sweet finish. Great on ice or in a spritz. 27% ABV

$38.99 / 750ml bottle

Aperitivo

An extremely light and balanced blend of herbs, roots, and citrus fruits – perfect for your classic orange spritz. 11% ABV

$21.99 / 750ml bottle

Bitter Bianco

An innovative clear take on a classic red bitter. This product has an herbal bitterness with grapefruit zest and a touch of sweetness. Fantastic in a Spritz or Negroni. 30% ABV

$30.99 / 750ml bottle

INFUENCER CONTENT

How Do You Aperitivo Italian Style?

Check out the inspiration, recipes, and hosting tips from our Aperitivo Italian Style Ambassadors.

See how our friends celebrated Negroni Week

The
Drink:

Bianco Negroni

Equal parts:

Luxardo Bitter Bianco
Luxardo London Dry Gin
Bianco Vermouth

The Bianco Negroni itself is a twist on a classic, see how our friends made this classic cocktail their own.

@craftandcocktails

CraftandCocktail
I played with the #ClassicallyClear variation by mixing in rose flower water and using a clear, edible flower ice cube to compliment the floral, citrusy, herbal notes. and I also got creative with a white peach infusioning white peach that which plays well with coriander, cardamom and bitter orange in the Bitter Bianco.

@spiritandspoon

SpiritandSpoon
If you know me, you know I had to do add a slight twist with a quick infusion inspired by a recent trip to the farmer’s market. Farmers Market trip. I chose lemongrass to slightly elevate the floral & lemon notes of the vermouth I choose without overpowering the Bitter Bianco’s signature herbal bitterness, zesty citrus, fresh orchard and white floral notes.

@moresavorygoods

Moresavorygoods
The bianco negroni hits the same notes as its counterpart, but offers a lighter, nuanced twist, thanks to @Luxardousa Bitter Bianco, and what better way to present a clear cocktail than with a cold foam that elevates the traditional drink to a classically inspired modern cocktail? By combining orange juice, bitter bianco, and egg white, we create another pseudo cocktail as a garnish: the bianco garibaldi! You're getting two cocktails in one, and it’s great for an aperitivo hour with friends.

Food:

@saturdaytable

Saturdaytable
I love aperitivo hour because it’s like happy hour, but with really delicious snacks. This #ClassicallyClear Bianco Negroni is a little bit lighter and more refreshing than a traditional Negroni, and pairs perfectly with salty mortadella, chunks of parmesan cheese, castelvetrano olives, and a big pile of yummy taralli. Together, it’s my favorite way to #AperitivoItalianStyle.

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@asliceopi

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@diningwithcourt

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@talliia

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@thecreativegentleman

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@chloecooks___

Drinks:

"The best rule of thumb for making the ultimate #SpritzYourWay recipe is to always remember: 3, 2, 1."

3 parts prosecco
2 parts Luxardo Liqueur

1 part soda water

@asliceopi

Hosting:

3 Tablescape Necessities for the Perfect Aperitivo Hour!

Glassware + Dishware

First and foremost, bring together your favorite glasses and dishware to curate a pretty table. I prefer vintage pieces for an eclectic, effortless feel.

Greenery + Flowers

Reach for a colorful arrangement, neutral flowers, or simple greenery and know that any of these additions bring life to your table. I love to gather greenery from outside and place it under serveware and plates; it’s always a thoughtful touch for added ambiance.

Music

Music sets the tone for any occasion, so choose wisely. Have a speaker and playlist prepared, cater to your crowd, and give them a reason to smile.

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@talliia

Food:

"An aperitivo hour, in my opinion, should be unfussy, easy, and shouldn’t involve a lot of cooking. It should be pantry items like olives, tin fish, chips, crackers, etc., that can be tossed in a bowl or a platter. In the summer, it should be peak produce that shines even on its own. So— I’m giving you three (3!!) of my favorite, peak summer, aperitivo hour snacks, to hopefully inspire your own."

Get the recipes

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@thecreativegentleman

@chloecooks___

Drinks:

"The best rule of thumb for making the ultimate #SpritzYourWay recipe is to always remember: 3, 2, 1."

3 parts prosecco
2 parts Luxardo Liqueur

1 part soda water

@asliceopi

Hosting:

3 Tablescape Necessities for the Perfect Aperitivo Hour!

Glassware + Dishware

First and foremost, bring together your favorite glasses and dishware to curate a pretty table. I prefer vintage pieces for an eclectic, effortless feel.

Greenery + Flowers

Music

Music sets the tone for any occasion, so choose wisely. Have a speaker and playlist prepared, cater to your crowd, and give them a reason to smile.

Food:

@cocktails_with_katherine

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@aliciamlund

@cookingwithrel

The
Drink:

Espresso Martini

1 ½ oz. Vodka

½ oz. Luxardo Espresso

1 Espresso Coffee
3 Coffee beans for Garnish

There are many ways to enjoy an Espresso Martini, see how our friends like to have theirs

@verygooddrinks

VeryGoodDrinks: Tiramisu Martini

For the base of our Luxardo Tiramisu Martini we opted for an equal parts build of Luxardo espresso liqueur, cognac, and espresso. The liqueur is robust enough to stand up to the cognac and just sweet enough to balance the espresso. The mascarpone foam is sweet, slightly tangy and the perfect pairing for the cocktail’s strong and bitter base. Cocoa powder really brings it all home so don’t skip this step!

This take on the espresso martini is decadent and dessert-y, but that bitter coffee base keeps you coming back for more. Call the slambulance, there’s a slammer in town.

Cocktail Recipe:

1oz Luxardo Espresso Liqueur

1oz Cognac

1oz Espresso

Shake vigorously with ice for a nice creamy texture.Top with mascarpone foam and dust with cocoa powder. *side of lady fingers optional but highly encouraged.

Mascarpone Foam:

150g Mascarpone cheese

150g Whole milk

100g Simple syrup (1:1)

1 barspoon Vinegar (3g)

Pinch of salt

Blend all ingredients until lightly whipped

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@moresavorygoods

MoreSavoryGoods: Tequila Espresso Martini

With the holidays around the corner, I was inspired to make an espresso martini with wintry flavors, and, with the help of @luxardousa Espresso Liqueur, made an After 8 inspired cocktail. I feel like the flavors of mint and chocolate really complement the dark chocolate and vanilla notes of the Luxardo Espresso Liqueur, and the result is a wonderfully complex cocktail suitable for not only Aperitivo hour, but also as a nightcap.

Reposado tequila is used here because i feel like it works well with the chocolate mole bitters and mint, but feel free to experiment with other base liquors. However, I do recommend using Luxardo Espresso Liqueur when making this cocktail as it pairs perfectly with the minty amaro and balances out the flavors for a traditional, yet elevated sip.

Cocktail Recipe:

1.5 oz Reposado Tequila

.75 oz Luxardo Espresso Liqueur

.25 oz Minty Amaro

1 oz Espresso

2 dashes chocolate mole bitters

bar spoon of rich simple syrup

Add ingredients to a shaking tin with ice, and shake until cold. Pour into a coupe glass, and garnish with a mint leaf. Cheers!

@itscocktailhour

itscocktailhour: Caramel Espresso Martini

Cheers to the New Year with this elevated espresso martini, using @luxardousa Espresso liqueur! This Espresso liqueur adds a rich, bold flavor to your traditional espresso martini plus a touch of caramel and sea salt to balance the sweetness.

Cocktail Recipe:

- 1.5oz Luxardo Espresso liqueur

- 1.5oz vodka

- 1oz espresso

- 1 bar spoon of caramel

- Pinch of sea salt

In a cocktail shaker, combine Luxardo Espresso liqueur, vodka, espresso, caramel and sea salt. Add ice and shaker well. Strain into a martini glass or coupe rimmed with caramel. Garnish with three espresso beans.

@notjustabartender

notjustabartender:
Coconut Fat Washed Tequila
Espresso Martini

There’s a new espresso liqueur on the market—and it’s an absolute banger. I figured it was time to take the new Luxardo Espresso liqueur out for a test ride in an Espresso Martini (done my way, of course).

By coincidence earlier this year, I found a way to make the most decadent, foamiest Espresso Martini by fat washing vodka with coconut oil. When shaken, the oil washed spirit emulsifies, intensifying the foaming effect with espresso to a near Nitro charged effect. So naturally I needed to run the experiment back, but with my favorite base spirit in an Espresso Martini: Reposado Tequila.

Given the dark chocolate notes from the Luxardo Espresso liqueur, I knew the combination of lightly aged tequila, coconut, and salt would be a near perfect combination.

Cocktail Recipe:

Pinch of salt

.25 oz | 7.5 ml 2:1 simple syrup

Heavy 1 oz | 30 ml espresso

.75 oz | 22.5 ml Luxardo Espresso Liqueur

1.5 oz | 45 ml coconut fat washed reposado tequila

Combine all ingredients into a shaker tin with ice, shake vigorously, and double strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with shaved dark chocolate and 3 espresso beans

@cocktails_wth_katherin

cocktails_with_katherine:
Espresso Martini Garnished 3 Ways

In my house, Luxardo is known for their delicious, deep ruby colored cherries I use in my Manhattans. So color me intrigued when they reached out asking if I’d like to try their new Espresso Liqueur. My answer was of course, YES!

We all know the traditional garnish for an espresso martini is 3 espresso beans, but sometimes it’s fun to mix things up. First let’s lean into Luxardo’s roots with a simple Luxardo cherry…or three, if that’s your style. Now if cherries aren’t your style, might I suggest a rich delicious mint chocolate? Grate over the top and you will get those aromatics with every sip. If neither of those float your boat and you really want to lean into the Italian Aperitivo lifestyle, then you have to go with freshly grated Parmesan Cheese.

Cocktail Recipe:

1 1/2 oz vodka
1/2 oz Luxardo Espresso Liqueur
3 oz espresso
*optional to add milk

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake hard, I mean really hard, really really hard. The harder and longer you shake the more creme you build and the more impressive your cocktail will look.

Double strain into a coupe or martini glass and choose your favorite garnish.

@aliciamlund

aliciamlund:
Setting the Vibe

Cocktail O'Clock

Location: Home bar, evening aperitivo by the fire

Libation: Espresso Martini made with Luxardo espresso liqueur, espresso coffee, and base spirit of your choice (garnish with coffee beans and tie velvet bows around glasses for that festive touch)

Playlist: Upbeat Holiday Vibes

Cocktail Recipe:

1.5 oz spirit of your choice
0.5 oz @Luxardousa Espresso Liqueur
1 shot Espresso Coffee

Feel free to customize with the base of your choice and garnish as you'd like

Supper Club

@cookingwithrel

Cookingwithrel

To sip:
Frothy Espresso Martinis made with rich Luxardo Espresso Liqueur, garnished topped with espresso beans, orange peels and their famous Maraschino cherries! 🍒Sometimes espresso martinis can be too sweet for my taste, but that is NOT the case here. The Luxardo Espresso Liqueur is bold and aromatic, with a subtle sweetness. Perfect to sip all evening long! 💃🏽🪩 Plus, the act of holding an espresso martini elevates your entire persona. ✨

To snack:

🫒 Warm Spiced Olives — Calabrian chili paste, pink peppercorn, garlic and orange peels. 🥖 Morty D Twists — pesto + pistachio compound butter, grissini and mortadella. 🌈 Rainbow Crudités — radicchio, carrots, snap peas, romanesco, radish, served with a French vinaigrette for fresh crunch dippin!!

To dip:

🧀✨ FONDUE ✨🧀

Silky smooth fondue made from Gruyère and an Alpine Swiss, white wine and nutmeg. Served with…

🥩 Filet Mignon

🥓 Prosciutto wrapped dates

🍐 Pears

🥔 Potatoes

🍎 Apples

🍞 Bread

See Recipes

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