BBC Good Food Magazine

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EXPERT ADVICE APERITIVI

Head chef of deli and restaurant group Lina Stores, Masha Rener gives us some insight into all things aperitivo – and the lowdown on amaro.

1 WHAT IS AN APERITIVO?

An aperitivo is usually an alcoholic beverage (but can also be non-alcoholic), generally served before a meal to stimulate the appetite, and is therefore usually dry rather than sweet.

2 WHAT MAKES A GOOD PRE-DINNER DRINK?

The key to a perfect pre-dinner drink is having the right balance between the ingredients used to create it. Aperitivi such as Campari, dry vermouth and gin tend to be bitter to

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