Did you know that the Italian word aperitivo derives from the Latin word aperire, meaning "to open" or “to start with”? And isn't that exactly what aperitivo stands for: The ice-breaker, the conversation starter, the welcoming moment of the day when the sun is setting on a Milano terrace! 

So pretend you are the genuine Italian bartender and spice up your cocktails with a pinch of dolce vita. Or maybe you want to please some aperitivo enthusiast in your life with the perfect holiday gift. Whatever your excuse is, here is the ultimate gift guide for aperitivo essentials...