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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
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Southern Miss to host week of free band concerts
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The University of Southern Mississippi's Bands Department will host a week of free, family-friendly concert events. The events will begin April 25 at 7:30 p.m., when the Symphonic Winds performs Dr. Colin McKenzie's favorites as he steps away from the podium after the event to focus on his role as director of the School of Music. On April 27 at 3:00 p.m., a Sunday afternoon double-header of the University Band and the Hattiesburg Concert Band will feature a program of classic wind band literature. Club will dedicate Blue Star Memorial marker on USM campus On April 29 at 7:30 p.m., the Concert Band–joined by the Sumrall High School Concert Band–will come together for an evening of music. On May 1 at 7:30 p.m., the renowned Wind Ensemble will take to the stage with the department's best musicians, featuring a dynamic program including a premier of a new symphony and 'Lord of the Rings' by Johan de Meij. All concerts will be held on the Thomas v. Fraschillo Stage at the Mannoni Performing Arts Center Auditorium on the Hattiesburg campus. Click here to find these events and for more information. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
