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Buy aperitifs online in Australia at Whisky Wine Sake. The aperitivo hour is Italy's greatest export after pasta — bittersweet, low-alcohol drinks designed to wake up your appetite and slow down your evening.
The bittersweet essentials
The orange-red Italian bitters are the heart of the category: the gentler style goes into the Spritz that owns every Australian summer, while the more assertively bitter end anchors the Negroni. Vermouth — aromatised, fortified wine — is the quiet essential: dry white for Martinis, sweet red for Negronis and Manhattans, and increasingly a chilled pour in its own right. French pastis, quinquinas and amari extend the family for the curious.
The golden ratios
Two formulas cover ninety per cent of aperitivo hour. The Spritz: three parts prosecco, two parts bitter aperitif, one part soda, over ice with an orange slice. The Negroni: equal parts gin, sweet vermouth and bitter — stirred, over ice, orange peel. Both are nearly impossible to get wrong. Stock the supporting cast from our gin and sparkling collections, or browse mixers for the soda and tonic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is an aperitif?
Any drink served before eating to stimulate the appetite — typically light, dry and gently bitter. The bitterness literally primes your palate for food.
Why did Spritzes become so popular?
Low alcohol, refreshing bitterness and built-in theatre — it's a drink you can have two of at a long lunch and still function. Summer in a glass.
Does vermouth go off?
It's wine-based, so yes — refrigerate after opening and use within a month or two. A dead vermouth quietly ruins a lot of Martinis.
Do you deliver aperitifs across Australia?
Yes — fast, secure delivery Australia-wide, free shipping on NSW orders over $150, and click and collect from our Enmore Road store in Sydney.