The Art of Aperitivo

A modern guide to Italy’s bitters, botanicals & balance — with frameworks, recipes, and techniques.

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Aperitivo Maker’s Logbook

Track recipes, infusions & tasting notes
Built-in scaling & dilution worksheets
6×9″, matte, premium paper

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Tools for Makers

These free tools were built for serious home bartenders, aperitivo lovers, and small-batch bottlers. Use the ABV dilution calculator to work out exactly how much water to add to your high-proof spirits, and the recipe scaling calculator to multiply your favourite aperitivo recipes for larger batches without losing balance.

ABV Dilution Calculator

Find how much water (and optionally syrup) to add to reach a target ABV.

Recipe Scaling Calculator

Paste your ingredients, set base & target volume, and scale instantly.

About the Logbook

Designed as a working companion to the book: structured recipe logs, infusion trackers, tasting wheels, and built-in scaling & dilution worksheets. Printed 6×9″ in matte with brass accents.

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About These Tools

These calculators mirror the math from The Art of Aperitivo appendices. Everything runs locally in your browser and stores nothing.

ABV: C₁×V₁ = C₂×V₂; optional sugar correction.
Scaling: Multiplier = Target ÷ Base; applies to all parsed amounts.
Units: ml and L supported; grams retained as-is.

Aperitivo & Calculator FAQs

Who is The Art of Aperitivo for?

Home bartenders, small-batch makers, and anyone who loves Italian bitters, spritzes, and low-ABV cocktails. The book gives you frameworks and recipes, and the logbook helps you track every experiment.

What does the ABV dilution calculator do?

It helps you calculate how much water (and optionally syrup) to add to a high-proof spirit to reach your target ABV. It’s based on simple C₁×V₁ = C₂×V₂ math and is ideal for aperitivo recipes, bottled cocktails, and infusions.

Can I use the recipe scaling calculator for non-aperitivo drinks?

Yes. Any recipe where ingredients are listed with amounts and units can be scaled, including bitters, liqueurs, and other cocktail batches.