If there is one thing Italy has been missing since lockdown orders were enforced again , it’s aperitivo. Whether it was a quick one after the  office, a weekly way to catch up with friends, or just a weekend occurrence to enjoy some social time while nibbling on nice food, most of us would have at least an aperitivo time a week. 

Right now, things are a bit different: when are we going to be able to have aperitivo again? Who knows —  although some hope, perhaps a tad too boldly, to be able to enjoy a spritz or two over Christmas time. Let’s be honest: to live aperitivo time as we used to,  we may have to wait a few months more, but that doesn’t mean we can’t be constructive with our time in the meantime.