The beverage report

APEROL FACTS

A sister drink of the more famous Campari, Aperol has a similar – but milder – zesty orange taste.

Its recipe is a closely guarded secret, with herbs and roots including gentian, rhubarb and dandelion leaves.

First made in 1919, its alcohol content is around 11 per cent, less than half that of Campari and similar to a sauvignon blanc.

TIZER FACTS

Originally called Pickup’s Appetizer, it was launched in 1924 by Fred and Tom Pickup in Manchester.

Like Aperol, its recipe is known to only a few people. It is made from black carrot, safflower, sugar, citric acid and carbonated water.

CALORIES

Aperol spritz 125 per 100ml Tizer 28 per 100ml.