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Time Out
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Dimes Square is being turned into 'Spritz Square,' in honor of the iconic summer drink
Do you remember a few years ago when The New York Times tried to tell us that Aperol Spritzes weren't good? Well, clearly, I do, as I am still talking about it six years later. Personally, I love the bitter-leaning cocktail, particularly in the warmer months when I want equal parts interest and bubbles. I'm certainly not alone in my love affair, as the summery cocktail has slowly reappeared on menus (or really, they never left), primed and ready for a rooftop romp or an outing on a patio. Heck, even a European currency company started its very own tracker of where to find the cheapest spritz across the continent. Not to be outdone, Aperol's sister's spirit has something to say. Throwing its hat in the ring for the leading spritz of the summer is the Campari spritz. Made with Campari (duh), this version is a tad drier and more intense in its bitterness but still just as refreshing. Making its own stake on the season, the deep red liqueur is taking over a popular corner of Manhattan for a summer of spritz. This June, the iconic liqueur will be painting Dimes Square red, transforming it into Campari Spritz Square. Taking over 171 East Broadway, the aperitivo experience will offer curated food offerings, deals at local businesses in the area, and, naturally, spritzes. The two-day pop-up, taking place on June 14 and 15, offers two sit-down experiences in the micro-neighborhood. Each table will receive complimentary Campari spritzes, limited to two per person, paired with light bites and music from a live DJ. After you've properly been 'spritzed,' now is the time to shop, as the brand has partnered with three popular businesses in the area. Check out bespoke jewelry from Susan Alexandra, and vCampari-inspired art at the design shop-slash-gallery Coming fashion-forward clothing store, Colbo, will be hosting its own spritz-and-shop set-up with tunes, light bites and more chances to sip on the iconic cocktail. While the experience is complimentary, reservations are required. As of this writing, the event is currently sold out on Resy. But don't worry just yet, as more tickets are expected to drop next week. (Reserve your spot here.) Keep an eye out, so you can start your summer with spritz in hand.
Global News
29-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Global News
8 small summer décor swaps that instantly lighten up your space
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Scottish Sun
20-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Europe's cheapest destinations for an Aperol Spritz – and where to find one for 84p
And where to find the cheapest wine and beer in Europe too DRINK UP Europe's cheapest destinations for an Aperol Spritz – and where to find one for 84p WHILE cheap beer and wine on holiday are easy to find, a cocktail can often be more expensive. So the experts have scoured Europe to find where the cheapest Aperol Spritzes can be found. Advertisement 4 Here are the cheapest spots in Europe for an Aperol Spritz this summer Credit: Alamy 4 Italy has some of the cheapest Aperol Spritzes Credit: Facebook / Spritzerò - Napoli The popular alcohol traces back to 1805, although is said to have been invented in 1919 in Italy. It was sold to women in the 1920s and 1930s as a slimline drink option, only to become even more popular in the 2000s So travel experts at eurochange researched 39 of the most popular holiday destination in Europe in search of the most orange drink. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the two cheapest destinations were in Europe, where the humble Aperol Spritz was created. Advertisement Naples was the cheapest, with the average cost being €2 (£1.54) followed by Palermo, for €3.66 (£2.81). Yet Naples has one spot where you can find it even cheaper. At Cammarota Spritz, the Aperol-themed bar sells them for just €1 (£84p). Similarly, Palermo's Ballaro Market has a takeaway Aperol Spritzes for €3 (£2.52). Advertisement Laura Evans-Fisk, head of digital & engagement at eurochange comments: 'The Aperol Spritz has become one of the most popular holiday cocktails in recent years, but all too often holiday-goers can be stung by sky-high drinks prices when they're away. 'That's why we wanted to help travellers by researching where you can find some of the best and cheapest Aperol Spritz. I tested all the supermarket Aperol knock-offs and the best was a THIRD of the price of real thing 4 Cammarota Spritz sells them for just 84p Credit: Facebook / Cammarota Spritz You might be surprised that many of them are in the home country of the drink itself!' Advertisement Other cheap destination on the list include Varna, Bulgaria (£3.39) Marmaris, Turkey (£3.91) Saranda, Albania (£5.07) Fethiye, Turkey, (£5.16) Kefalonia, Greece, £5.49) Zadar, Croatia (£5.59) Gran Canaria, Spain (£5.59) They also revealed the destinations with some of the most expensive Aperol Spritzes which might not come as a surprise. Milan came out as the most expensive, with the average cost being £12.81. This was followed by Rome (£9.99) and Ibiza (£9.71). Advertisement Nice, Athens, Palma and Bodrum were all over £7.50 a glass as well. Colin McKenzie, drinks expert at Gradient Experience explains why the Aperol Spritz has become so popular in recent years: "Aperol Spritz managed to bottle the essence of European summers—effortlessly chic, brilliantly orange, and refreshingly bitter. 'People aren't just buying a drink; they're buying a feeling, a moment in the sun. It's holiday mode in liquid form.' If you want cheap wine, traveller Andrew Eames visited Europe's cheapest wine destination with glasses for £2. Advertisement 4 Try Naples and Palermo for the cheapest spritzes Credit: Alamy And we've found the cheapest place in the world for beer. In the mean time, here is the new Sainsbury's Peach Spritz which has got people excited.
The Irish Sun
20-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Europe's cheapest destinations for an Aperol Spritz – and where to find one for 84p
WHILE cheap beer and wine on holiday are easy to find, a cocktail can often be more expensive. So the experts have scoured Europe to find where the cheapest Aperol Spritzes can be found. Advertisement 4 Here are the cheapest spots in Europe for an Aperol Spritz this summer Credit: Alamy 4 Italy has some of the cheapest Aperol Spritzes Credit: Facebook / Spritzerò - Napoli The popular alcohol traces back to 1805, although is said to have been invented in 1919 in Italy . It was sold to women in the 1920s and 1930s as a slimline drink option, only to become even more popular in the 2000s So travel experts at eurochange researched 39 of the most popular holiday destination in Europe in search of the most orange drink. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the two cheapest destinations were in Europe, where the humble Advertisement Read more on drinks Naples was the cheapest, with the average cost being €2 (£1.54) followed by Palermo, for €3.66 (£2.81). Yet Naples has one spot where you can find it even cheaper. At Cammarota Spritz, the Aperol-themed bar sells them for just €1 (£84p). Similarly, Palermo's Ballaro Market has a takeaway Aperol Spritzes for €3 (£2.52). Advertisement Most read in News Travel Laura Evans-Fisk, head of digital & engagement at 'That's why we wanted to help travellers by researching where you can find some of the best and cheapest Aperol Spritz. I tested all the supermarket Aperol knock-offs and the best was a THIRD of the price of real thing 4 Cammarota Spritz sells them for just 84p Credit: Facebook / Cammarota Spritz You might be surprised that many of them are in the home country of the drink itself!' Advertisement Other cheap destination on the list include Varna, Bulgaria (£3.39) Marmaris, Turkey (£3.91) Saranda, Albania (£5.07) Fethiye, Turkey, (£5.16) Kefalonia, Greece, £5.49) Zadar, Croatia (£5.59) Gran Canaria, Spain (£5.59) They also revealed the destinations with some of the most expensive Aperol Spritzes which might not come as a surprise. Milan came out as the most expensive, with the average cost being £12.81. This was followed by Rome (£9.99) and Ibiza (£9.71). Advertisement Nice , Athens, Palma and Bodrum were all over £7.50 a glass as well. Colin McKenzie, drinks expert at Gradient Experience explains why the Aperol Spritz has become so popular in recent years: "Aperol Spritz managed to bottle the essence of European summers—effortlessly chic, brilliantly orange, and refreshingly bitter. 'People aren't just buying a drink; they're buying a feeling, a moment in the sun. It's holiday mode in liquid form.' If you want cheap wine, traveller Andrew Eames visited Europe's cheapest wine destination with glasses for £2. Advertisement 4 Try Naples and Palermo for the cheapest spritzes Credit: Alamy And we've found the cheapest place in the world for beer. In the mean time, here is the new How to make an Aperol Spritz The ingredients you need for the luscious cocktail are as follows: prosecco aperol soda water ice orange for garnish
Daily Mail
01-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Scientists confirm that people really do get drunker in the summer than winter
It's the time of year characterised by longer days, warmer weather and plenty of beer gardens. And there's nothing quite like enjoying a few refreshing drinks in the summer sun. But they can – inevitably – come with questionable decisions and raging hangovers. Now, experts have confirmed people really do get drunker in the summer than winter. It could go some way to explaining why typical summer drinks – such as Aperol Spritzes and prosecco – hit you harder than those more commonly enjoyed in winter, such as red wine and hot toddies. Nagoya University researchers in Japan set out to find whether alcohol tolerance and carbohydrate metabolism change with the seasons. To test for changes in alcohol tolerance, the team reared mice under winter and summer conditions. They found that mice reared under winter conditions recovered from alcohol intoxication more quickly. 'This result suggests that the body is more likely to become intoxicated in the summer,' Professor Takashi Yoshimura said. 'This was an interesting discovery as this may explain why the number of patients hospitalized for acute alcohol intoxication is higher in the summer in most countries.' They also investigated more than 54,000 genes in 80 tissues in monkeys across one year. The team specifically looked at rhesus monkeys – a primate closely related to humans. They discovered an unexpected difference in how the male and female bodies dealt with carbohydrate metabolism throughout the year. Although the monkeys were fed the same diet across the 12 months, the activity of genes involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates peaked during winter and spring in the duodenum – the first part of the small intestine – of the female monkeys. Increased carbohydrate metabolism in the duodenum is important for the body to extract the maximum amount of energy from scarce food in the winter months, which may explain why people often gain weight during this period, the team said. The findings, published in the journal Nature Communications, add further insight into how animals, including humans, have evolved a biological clock that is calibrated to the seasons. Physiology and behaviour, including hormone secretion, metabolism, sleep, immune function, and reproduction, change depending on the time of year. A recent study found that wild chimpanzees love getting drunk with their friends – in a similar way to humans do. Scientists from the University of Exeter filmed wild chimpanzees eating and sharing fruit containing alcohol for the first time. According to the experts, this suggests that alcohol may have benefits for social bonding in chimps - just like humans. 'For humans, we know that drinking alcohol leads to a release of dopamine and endorphins, and resulting feelings of happiness and relaxation,' explained Anna Bowland, an author of the study. 'We also know that sharing alcohol – including through traditions such as feasting – helps to form and strengthen social bonds. 'So – now we know that wild chimpanzees are eating and sharing ethanolic fruits – the question is: could they be getting similar benefits?' WHAT TO EAT TO BEAT A HANGOVER Forget the traditional morning-after fry-up: to survive alcohol's effects, you need to support your liver and digestive system long-term, experts say. Fibre not only keeps your gut moving, it also binds onto toxins and escorts them out of the body, and is great for the liver. Eat kidney beans, brown rice, oats, rye, apples and plums. Foods rich in antioxidants help liver detoxification and heal the gut wall. Plant sources include beetroot, berries, garlic, grapes, green tea, kale, onions, peppers, prunes, tomatoes and watercress. Soothe an irritated stomach with mint tea or avocado. Alternatively, soak golden flax seeds and chia seeds overnight in enough water to cover them, then add them to smoothies or cereals — they produce a mucilage to coat and protect the gut wall. Research has shown that the herb milk thistle (200–300mg daily) can be used to support liver health. Look for a blend at a health food shop, which might include other herbs such as dandelion and artichoke. Other stomach-soothing and supportive supplements include turmeric as an anti-inflammatory, or the antioxidant glutathione, which helps to feed and heal gut cells.
