Tu prendras bien un p’tit apéro?

Tu prendras bien un p'tit apéro?

In France, the traditional Apéro or Apéritif is a real friendly ritual. French people like to sip some cocktail, fruit juice or alcohol drink, especially before dinner, when inviting relatives or friends. The very word of "Aperitif" actually designates both the drink and the convivial moment before a meal.

The Aperitif is without any doubt a typical French habit and has become a favoured moment in France! More common at family or friend gatherings, this ritual is also widely followed at restaurants today. French gourmets have been drinking a refreshing – generally alcoholic – drink before a meal for a very long time now.

As the etymology of the word suggests, the Aperitif (deriving from the Latin verb "aperire" which means to open) was originally enjoyed just before a meal in order to whet the appetite and was traditionally served with some appetizers or light snacks like olives, savoury cakes, peanuts or crackers. The Apéritif moment is now still considered as being a perfect, convivial pre-dinner time to relax and socialise.

And we must admit that this French custom is renowned worldwide – and more and more adopted abroad!

The French food traditions suggest that guests clink glasses or offer a toast during the Aperitif, complemented with a friendly Tchin Tchin! or Santé! (the equivalent of the British "Cheers").

"L'apéritif, c'est la prière du soir des français" Paul Morand

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sources : french-property.com