Aperitè

Name: Aperitè
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Sandwich bread 3 slices; Cucumbers 1 cup; Robiola cheese 0.9 cup; Pink peppercorn 1 spoonful; Chives 8 fili; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Fine salt to taste; Green Tea in leaves 2 tsp; Water 1 ¼ cup; Prosecco 1.7 cups; Elderberry syrup 1 ½ tbsp; Berries to taste; Mint to taste

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305

Calories per serving

Vegetarian

Energy Kcal 305
Carbohydrates g 21.6
of which sugars g 7.8
Protein g 8.1
Fats g 13.8
of which saturated fat g 5.46
Fiber g 3.3
Cholesterol mg 25
Sodium mg 905

Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 15 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Average
Note (plus the tea cooling time)

PRESENTATION

Aperitif recipes are kinda all about having fun with friends, mixing a bit of English tradition with a modern twist. Picture an 'aperitè' that totally flips the proper 5 o’clock tea on its head, swapping dainty sweets for playful aperitif cocktails and savory snacks. You know those famous cucumber sandwiches from Oscar Wilde’s play? Well, imagine this: instead of just soft white bread and salted butter, you get a creamy hit from robiola cheese mixed with chives and a hint of pink pepper. Each bite? A lively, exciting treat folks just cannot stop reaching for.

So, gather 'round with friends, pour some classic pre-dinner drinks like an Aperol Spritz or a light Negroni, and let the conversation flow. And listen, mixing British roots with a touch of modern style makes it feel fresh and fun. Forget those old rules about finger sandwiches and tiny cakes. This is about sharing laughs, passing around plates of easy appetizers, and sipping on beloved aperitif recipes. Plus, even the drinks join the fun, with classic aperitif drinks like Campari cocktails or other bitter, crisp pre-meal beverages making everyone's glass way more interesting. People love how these snacks soak up the alcohol, so you can try a bit of everything without feeling too full. Seriously good.

It's casual, it's tasty, and it makes the pre-dinner hangout feel special, even on a regular weeknight. Try mixing it up with new flavors, and you'll see just how easy it is to turn the old tea-time into a laid-back evening full of savory bites and good company. Get creative with your aperitif cocktails and appetizers, and enjoy a night that's all about fun, flavor and friendship—really really. For sure, it is a blast.

INGREDIENTS

305

Calories per serving

Ingredients for 8 Tea Sandwiches: Sandwich bread 3 slices; Cucumbers 1 cup (115 g); Robiola cheese 0.9 cup (100 g); Pink peppercorn 1 spoonful; Chives 8 fili; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Fine salt to taste

for the Green Tea Cocktail: Green Tea 2 tsp - in leaves; Water 1 ¼ cup (300 g); Prosecco 1.7 cups (400 g); Elderberry syrup 1 ½ tbsp (20 g); Berries to taste; Mint to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Aperitè

To prepare the aperitea, start by making the cucumber sandwiches. Wash the cucumber, dry it, and after trimming it, slice it thinly 1. Season with salt 2 and let it drain for a few minutes. Meanwhile, chop the chives; for convenience, you can use scissors 3.

Manually crush the peppercorns 4 and transfer the robiola cheese into a small bowl. Work it with a spatula for a few moments 5, then add the chives 6

the pink pepper 7, a pinch of salt, and a drizzle of oil 8. Mix everything together 9 and place the 3 slices of white bread on a cutting board.

Spread the prepared robiola cheese on the first 2 slices (10-11), if you prefer, you can clean the knife on the third slice. Then pat the cucumber slices dry with paper towels 12

and arrange them on both slices, placing them on the cheese 13. Then place one of the two slices on top of the other 14 and close with the third slice of white bread 15.

Cut diagonally first in half 16 and then again in half to make 4 triangles 17. Divide each triangle in half again to make 8 small cucumber sandwiches 18.

Cover the sandwiches, store them in the refrigerator, and in the meantime, prepare the tea cocktail. Pour the water into a small pot 19 and heat it to about 140°F, it won't need to boil. Then add the tea leaves 20 and let them steep for 4-5 minutes 21.

At this point, strain it 22 and let it cool. Then add the prosecco 23 and the elderflower syrup 24.

Mix everything together 25, then pour into glasses with ice 26 and finish with berries and fresh mint 27. Serve immediately with your sandwiches!

Storage

It is recommended to prepare the aperitea fresh. Alternatively, you can prepare it a few hours in advance. Once the sandwiches are made, cover them with a damp paper towel, wrap them in plastic wrap, and store them in the refrigerator. The cocktail can also be prepared in advance, but the ice should be added only at the last moment!

Tip

You can use another spice of your choice instead of chives.

Can't find green tea leaves? No problem, you can use regular tea bags!

The elderflower syrup is used to sweeten and flavor the cocktail. Alternatively, you can use another fruit-based syrup or sweeten the tea. You can also omit it, but the cocktail will be dry!

Looking for more delicious cucumber appetizers? Try our marinated stuffed cucumber recipe! marinated stuffed cucumbers!

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