Cocktails pairings for Ziti With Roasted Peppers, Green Olives, And Spicy Salami

Aperitivo & low-ABV

Aperol, Prosecco, soda water, orange slice. Sunset orange — Italian summer.

Why it works with Ziti With Roasted Peppers, Green Olives, And Spicy Salami

Aperitivo-style pours — bitter, citrus-driven, low-to-mid proof — were invented for cured-meat platters.

Aperitivo & low-ABV

Campari, soda water, orange. Bitter, low-proof, conversation-starting.

Why it works with Ziti With Roasted Peppers, Green Olives, And Spicy Salami

Aperitivo-style pours — bitter, citrus-driven, low-to-mid proof — were invented for cured-meat platters.

Vodka & gin

Bone-dry, crisp, olive-edged.

Aperitivo & low-ABV

Elderflower liqueur, Prosecco, mint, soda. The Negronis softer cousin.

Why it works with Ziti With Roasted Peppers, Green Olives, And Spicy Salami

Aperitivo-style pours — bitter, citrus-driven, low-to-mid proof — were invented for cured-meat platters.

Shaken sours

Tequila, fresh lime, triple sec. Salt rim optional but recommended.

Why it works with Ziti With Roasted Peppers, Green Olives, And Spicy Salami

Ginger-cool, citrus-sour, and lightly sweet pours quench chile heat without doubling down on it.

Tropical & tiki

White rum, mint, lime, sugar, soda. Cuban summer in a glass.

Why it works with Ziti With Roasted Peppers, Green Olives, And Spicy Salami

Ginger-cool, citrus-sour, and lightly sweet pours quench chile heat without doubling down on it.

Vodka & gin

Vodka, ginger beer, lime. Cuts through richness.

Vodka & gin

Bittersweet, herbal, the aperitivo standard.

Why it works with Ziti With Roasted Peppers, Green Olives, And Spicy Salami

Aperitivo-style pours — bitter, citrus-driven, low-to-mid proof — were invented for cured-meat platters.