Salus Organic Aperitif Aperino
Why are the meals in a menu actually called courses? The reason for this can be found in the architecture of past centuries. In many castles and palaces the kitchen was very far away from the living quarters. Of course, kings and princes did not go to the kitchen to eat. Instead, the dishes were taken to the dining room by servants, course by course. For each meal that was put on the table, the servants had to go back to the kitchen. If there was an extensive banquet, it meant many courses for the servants. Because then and nowadays, not all dishes were put on the table at the same time.
A multi-course meal is called a menu. There are important rules for its compilation that every professional chef has to learn. In top gastronomy, the menus are meticulously elaborated. A good chef leaves nothing to chance. As a rule, it should be ensured that the main ingredients and the preparation methods do not repeat themselves within a menu. Although light and dark dishes and also the sauces are prepared in diverse ways, the individual courses harmonize well in taste and visual appearance.
An aperitif will prepare the palate for the pleasures of the evening. Aperitifs are usually alcoholic beverages such as sparkling wine and champagne. Meanwhile, cocktails, long drinks or beer are also common. The history of the aperitif began at the end of the 18th century in France. In the course of the French Revolution, a new National Assembly emerged, which held a regular meeting at 1pm. In 18th century France, however, it was common to take the main meal between 2pm and 4pm. The deputies, thus, had to get used to new meal times. As a result, the main meal was moved to 7pm. Since the National Assembly only had a meeting until 6pm, people liked to bridge the free time gap with a glass of wine. However, one soon found more exciting alternatives to the normal table wine.
The aperitif is still an integral part of the Italian and French cuisine. In the 19th century, the best known representatives were Vermouth, Pastis and Absinthe. Vermouth is a wine that has been flavored with herbs and spices. It owes its name and the typical aroma to wormwood (Artemisia absinthium). While Vermouth is originally from Italy, Pastis and Absinthe are among the anise spirits typical for the South of France. Of course, Absinthe owes its enormous popularity to wormwood as well. The aperitif drinks were considered not only invigorating and appetizing, but they should also protect against diseases. Anise and other herbs were said to help protect against germinated drinking water. Even the soldiers in the colonies drank large quantities of Absinthe or Vermouth to protect themselves from tropical diseases.
From the turn of the century, the aperitif was indispensable from everyday French life. Many stories of that time tell of how the smell of absinthe spread in the streets every night. Especially artists, intellectuals and students were lured into the cafés. Absinthe was not only relatively cheap, but also had a very high alcohol content. This combination had an increasingly negative impact on the population. That is why Absinthe was banned in many countries in the first half of the 20th century. It was not until 1998 that its sale and consumption in the EU was legalized again.
After Absinthe had been banned, also bitter liqueurs established themselves as aperitifs in addition to Vermouth and Pastis. The aperitif does not necessarily have to be followed by food immediately. An aperitif can simply ring in after work, too. In southern Europe, people often meet for a drink and then decide where to eat. If you still have to drive or do not want to drink alcohol, you do not need to give up on an aperitif. With Aperino, Salus has created delicious alcohol-free organic aperitifs.
Salus Organic Aperino Currant Acerola is a unique composition of black currants, acerola cherries and selected herbs. The fruity-tart taste with a fine bitter note makes it a culinary experience. Turmeric, ginger and orange combine to form a harmonic triad in the Organic Aperino Curcuma Ginger. The aperitif, which convinces the palate with a subtle tart taste and a light spiciness, is a delight especially for lovers of slightly bitter notes. The slightly sweet touch of Salus Organic Aperino is obtained exclusively through natural ingredients such as herbs, spices and fruits. Aperino not only tastes great pure, but it also refines cocktails with a wonderfully fruity bitterness.
