Hebe Jebes 2015 Issue SEP/OCT | Page 36

FEATURES FEATURES I once read Rosè described as “the distilled essence of a very nice holiday”, but after a recent trip to the archipelago of La Maddelena, just north of Sardinia, I have to wonder if Aperol also doesn’t also fall into this category. Aperol was developed in 1919 and is undoubtedly the most commonly drunk aperitif in Italy­—part of the alfresco life in Europe in summer, particularly in the Mediterranean. Aperol is a magical infusion of bitter and sweet oranges, devised from a secret recipe from a mix of herbs and roots, including rhubarb. Just in case you are wondering what this rhubarb is all about, the Club will now be offering a cocktail of the month. So why not check out an Aperol Spritz and try for yourself on the balcony o ٕȁѡ