New Cocktail: Arrivederch Kiki

ARRIVEDERCH KIKI

2 Aperol

.50 amaretto

1 lime

.50 orange juice

Cava

Shake.  Top with Cava in Collins glass. Grated nutmeg.

What can I even say?  This cocktail is a parting gift from Ms. Kirsten DeChristopher.  It fits all of the hallmark qualities of that most Italian of cocktails designed to go with that most Italian of concepts: Aperitivi.  The sun goes down, let’s take a quick break from work and head to the cafe for sprizze and snacks.  And just not go back.  Though the Aperol Spritz gets all the credit in the States, Spritzing is a lifestyle choice, not a single cocktail.  It’s low ABV, to be enjoyed with friends in multiple rounds, wakes up the palette, and should always be snack friendly.  This cocktail has it all and will make me wish I’m sitting on the sidewalk at a cafe in Rome all winter long.  Arrivederci, mi Kiki.  Grazie per l’impegno!