Overview

• World Aperitif Day is marked on 19 September, celebrating a pre‑meal ritual that blends food, drink and social time.
• In Spain the custom centers on vermú and tapeo, with Madrid offering terraces, classic bars and modern rooftops tailored to the occasion.
• Picos Pardos Sky Lounge at BLESS Hotel serves Gildas by Martini during weekend daytime hours, pairing freshly made gildas with Martini vermouth selections.
• Viva Madrid features the MADrid‑91 cocktail by Diego Cabrera using a Milk Punch technique with brandy and red vermouth, served with a chef‑curated aperitif board.
• Vermut Zarro debuts a Pack Completo de Vermuterapia for at‑home celebrations, bundling citrus vermouths, gourmet chips, premium tinned seafood, pickled snacks and a 1.5‑liter siphon.