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National Aperitif Day - May
Thu, May 16, 2024

National Aperitif Day

National Aperitif Day is an annual American holiday devoted to aperitifs. They are alcoholic beverages of varying strengths that are consumed before meals. They have two purposes: to refresh and invigorate, and to increase appetite. The holiday is celebrated on the third Thursday in May.

History

The history of National Aperitif Day is devoid of details. All alcoholic beverages are usually divided into two main types, depending on the meal: aperitifs and digestives. The former are consumed before a meal (to increase appetite), the latter are consumed afterwards (aimed at improving digestion).

There are several variants of the origin of the word aperitif, but the general essence remains the same. For example, let’s take the Latin word “aperire” – it is translated as “to open”. That is, the use of the aperitif opens the meal.

Aperitifs usually include refreshing cocktails, wine drinks (vermouth, fruit wines with spices, etc.), beer (in summer) and sparkling wines (everyone saw how, before the banquet, waiters hand out glasses of champagne).

Interesting facts

  • Beer as an aperitif should be consumed in moderation (no more than 300 ml), otherwise there is a great risk of overpowering the appetite, due to the high density of beer and its good satiety.
  • Some of the most popular cocktails as aperitifs are the Manhattan, Screwdriver, and Adonis.
  • In addition to alcohol, aperitifs also include juices of moderate sweetness and plain mineral water, which due to the gas bubbles promotes better production of gastric juice.

How to celebrate

Consume aperitifs before meals today. Try different alcoholic beverages to find out which is best for you. If it is strong alcohol, the dose should not exceed 30-50 grams.

Tell about the holiday on social networks. Ask users what aperitifs they prefer?

When is National Aperitif Day celebrated in 2024?

National Aperitif Day is observed the third Thursday in May.

Observations

Weekday Month Day Year
Thursday May 16 2024
Thursday May 15 2025