HOMEMADE APERITIVO HOUR: DISARONNO FIZZ

Nothing screams summer like a lazy, warm afternoon by the ocean with a refreshing spritzer on hand. Here at TLSE, we are never not day dreaming about days just like this. This summer, our new fave liqueur Disaronno makes this a reality and has us feeling oh-so-nostalgic with its bittersweet flavour. With warmer weather on its way and summer on the horizon, it's hard not to get excited when thinking about sipping on a cold, fizzy spritzer with your closest pals - does it get much better? So, what better way to up your aperitivo hour this summer than with the Disaronno Fizz?

If you're in need of a new summer cocktail to spend your summer evenings sipping on, we've got the perfect recipe for you. This spritzer is the perfect combo of a light, fresh, and zesty, and really is the ultimate way to ring in the warmer weather.

Disaronno Fizz

45 ml Disaronno

Fresh lemon juice

Soda or sparkling water

Pour Disaronno over ice, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and top with soda water. Stir and garnish with lemon zest.

Time to put your feet up and enjoy! Whether you're pairing it with some stuffed olives, creamy cheeseboards of antipasti prosciutto, burrata and parfait, or simply some snags on the barbecue - this drink really is the ultimate way to elevate any apertivo hour at home with as minimal effort as possible. Perfect for Christmas day!

If the closed borders have your dreams of a summer in Italy feeling a little unreachable, why not bring the European lifestyle to you? Disaronno has crafted its top recipes for the ultimate summer brunch that pair perfectly with the Disaronno Fizz! Perfect for picnics in the park and lazy long brunches, and paired with white linen tablecloths, fresh flowers and your nearest and dearest.

Italian Brunch Menu

Disaronno French toast In a shallow bowl mix eggs, milk and Disaronno. Soak French bread in Disaronno mixture. In a large skillet, melt a bit of butter. Drain French bread and cook in buttered skillet until both sides are golden brown. Serve with Disaronno Butter and Disaronno Syrup. Disaronno Butter Combine 1/2 cup softened butter with 2 tbsp. Disaronno. Disaronno Maple Syrup Combine 1-cup maple syrup with 1/4 cup Disaronno in a saucepan and heat until boiling. Remove from heat and allow to cool before serving.

Keep cool this summer and up your aperitivo game at the same time!

Get your hands on Disaronno at Dan Murphys, Liquorland and BWS.

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WORDS | Brittany Ross

IMAGERY | Disaronno