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Aperol is a bittersweet low-alcohol aperitivo liqueur made of an infusion of herbs, citrus fruits and roots to a recipe that remains unchanged since it...
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Cassandra Adams’ Avatar Cassandra Adams
24th June at 11:27
I am seeing Sarti Rosa offered as an alternative to Aperol in spritzes this summer. Is Sarti a true alternative, or a different beast? I couldn't see it listed on Difford's currently.
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
24th June at 15:12
Thanks, Cassandra. I've added Sarti Rosa to Difford's Guide.
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Tony Jones’ Avatar Tony Jones
9th March 2024 at 17:08
I don't really get it.
Lower alcohol and bitterness than Campari but with the same sugar content.
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Jeff Franklin’s Avatar Jeff Franklin
6th September 2025 at 00:06
Campari is so bitter as to be undrinkable.
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Evan Miller’s Avatar Evan Miller
29th July 2023 at 07:02
Disgustingly bitter on its own or as the main player in a cocktail. Fine in a cocktail when it’s used in small amounts in a balanced recipe.
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Fernando Yu’s Avatar Fernando Yu
22nd January 2022 at 11:56
Perfect gateway into Italian bitter apertivos, I love how it never takes over the cocktails but is always present in the background.
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