Newport’s Hotel Viking hosted an Aperol Spritz Cocktail Class on Aug. 10. During the demonstration led by Lead Bartender Laura Londono, guests and area participants learned how to make the iconic Aperol Spritz cocktail and tasted three aperitifs: Italian aperitifs Aperol and Campari and American aperitif St. Agrestis Inferno Bitter. The traditional sparkling Italian cocktail is refreshing and a lower-ABV option, offering an aromatic citrusy taste that is both bittersweet and subtly sweet, as well as a zesty orange and herbal profile, topped with bubbles. Through the venue’s weekly Cocktail Club series held during the summer and fall, guests learned how to make a variety of popular cocktails, including Cosmopolitans, Palomas and Sidecars.
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- Newport’s Hotel Viking hosted an Aperol Spritz Cocktail Class on Aug. 10. The hands-on event is part of its weekly Cocktail Club series. Italian aperitifs Aperol and Campari and American aperitif St. Agrestis Inferno Bitter were showcased in the Aperol Spritz class.
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- Laura Londono, Lead Bartender, Hotel Viking led the class.
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- Tastes of Aperol, Campari and St. Agrestis Inferno Bitter ready for participants to compare and contrast.
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- A guest measuring a serving of Aperol.
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- A class participant topping an Aperol Spritz cocktail with Prosecco.
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- Accompanying bites of bruschetta with tomatoes, pesto and a balsamic glaze.
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- An Aperol Spritz, the classic refreshing sparkling Italian cocktail.
Photos by Laura Widness.
