Italian spirits

"The Italians must drink with food, which is why you can find an entire culture of lighter aperitivi, with multiple variations containing splashes of Campari, Aperol, prosecco, white wine or soda, served along with free food at most bars during happy hour. Some of these spreads, with meat, cheese, vegetables, bruschetta and sandwiches, could serve as meals in themselves."

Jason Wilson, Translating 'Cocktail' into Italian

Read the rest of this flavoursome overview on Italians' drinking habits here.