Aperitifs & Liqueurs

Aperitifs and Liqueurs

The perfect entrée

From the Latin verb, aperire, meaning ‘to open’, an aperitif (or apéritif) is usually served before a meal, and on most occasions served with light foods like pâté, olives and cheese. Meant to stimulate the appetite, the first aperitif was produced in Italy as vermouth (spiced fortified wine) by Antonio Benedetto Carpano in Turino. The aperitif was also made famous by Joseph Dubonnet when his name-sake beverage which won a competition to encourage French Foreign Legion soldiers to drink a bitter medicine made with quinine. The recipe is still a well-held secret to this day.

Some of the world’s most famous aperitifs can be found on the shelves of Dan Murphy’s and include:

  • Campari - A famous Italian bitters characterised by its ruby red colour, its rich flavour is great mixed with soda water or orange juice.
  • Pimms - The famous No. 1 Cup is enjoyed by thousands every year at Wimbledon and Lord’s. A signature Pimms is served mixed with lemonade, fruit, mint and ice.
  • Pernod - Celebrated French beverage with lovely anise, liquorice flavour - often twinned with pineapple, or orange, or even blackcurrant cordial.
  • Angostura Bitters - From the islands of Trinidad and Tobago, it is the staple ingredient for the much-loved Lemon, Lime and Bitters mixed drink.
  • Aperol - The famous No. 1 Cup is enjoyed by thousands every year at Wimbledon and Lord’s. A signature Pimms is served mixed with lemonade, fruit, mint and ice.
Aperitifs section of a Dan Murphy's store

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