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Italian Soft Drinks
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Italy is the undisputed land of wine, but Italians drink a lot of non-alcoholic drinks too. Who would have said that?

You can find Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Fanta and the like everywhere in the world and Italy is no exception. The sparkling, sugary beverages are drank by youngsters and adults alike during meals, parties, or dinners in restaurants. As you can imagine, drinking of soft drinks spikes in summer, but you can find your favorite beverage all year long.

Italian Beer
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

Italy is the Country of Good Wine, and everybody knows that. But more than a few foreigners are surprised when they learn that Italians drink respectable quantities of beer too.

Limoncello

New Liquor with a Classic Taste

Sweet and soothing, potent and relaxing, limoncello is a strong, bright yellow after-dinner liqueur that hails from southern Italy, along the Amalfi Coast and the islands of Capri and Ischia. The ripe full-flavored lemons, found all along the Mediterranean are ideal for crafting this potent nectar. The resulting liqueur is very strong, very sweet, and very satisfying.

History

The Most Famous Italian Liquors

List of Major Italian Liquors & Liqueurs

Liquors and Liqueurs in Italy

The first liquors were invented across Europe in convents and monasteries during the middle ages, but it was not until the 16th and 17th centuries that their fame and the actual products reached the palaces of the nobility. The recipes for these liquors were kept secret for centuries. Indeed, even nowadays the composition and preparation of many of the best known liquors are carefully guarded secrets.

L' ora Dell 'Aperitivo' Apertif Time in Italy...

Customary Drink Before Meals in Italy

As coffee time, which is one of the main after-lunch ceremonies, the 'aperitivo' before the evening meal, its absolutely an adequate and enjoyed tradition by the many.

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