From aperitivo to main course: the art of hosting with perfect water
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A beautiful glass carafe, beaded with condensation is placed at the center of the dinner table. Inside, a galaxy of fine bubbles dances, catching the candlelight. It sits proudly amongst the wine and the carefully prepared food, and soon, many hands are reaching for it.
This isn't water that was bought. This is water that was crafted, moments ago, in your kitchen.
This is the secret that Italians have always known: water is never just water. It’s a fundamental part of the dining experience, a ritual of refinement chosen with as much care as the food itself. At the finest tables, a crisp, effervescent water is selected to cleanse the palate between bites of a rich dish, making every flavour sing a little brighter.
It’s a beautiful tradition, but one that doesn’t have to begin when the main course is served. The true art of Italian hosting often starts an hour or two earlier, with the beloved ritual of the aperitivo.
Derived from the Latin word for “to open,” the aperitivo is a cherished moment to unwind after the day and stimulate the appetite before dinner. It’s a time for connection, built around light drinks and small bites. And at the heart of the most classic aperitivo drink, the Spritz, is a splash of brilliant, sparkling mineral water.
This is where your role as a host truly shines. You can recreate that authentic, crisp taste of Alpine mineral water right at home. It begins with your SodaStream, but it’s perfected with a scoop of perfectly balanced minerals. You’re not just adding bubbles; you’re restoring the essential minerals, like calcium and magnesium, that give the world’s finest waters their signature taste and velvety mouthfeel.
With your own crafted sparkling water, you can offer your guests an unforgettable taste of la dolce vita.
The Perfect Mineralcraft Spritz:
- Fill a large wine glass with plenty of ice.
- Combine 3 parts Prosecco with 2 parts Aperol.
- Top with 1 part of your freshly crafted, ice-cold sparkling mineral water.
- Garnish with a slice of orange.
From that first welcoming drink to the carafe on the dinner table, the water you serve tells a story. It’s a statement of care, a conversation starter that shows your guests that every detail has been considered.
Forget the plastic bottles and the senseless food miles. The most impressive water you can serve is the one you proudly crafted yourself. This is the new Italian tradition—smarter, more sustainable, and a true taste of home.
Cin, cin!
