We’ve all been refreshing the weather forecast ahead of the bank holiday weekend. And while Friday’s set to be a scorcher, the rest looks a little more unsettled.
But don’t let that get in the way of spritz season. Aldi has announced the return of its sellout Aperini Superiore – and at just £6.49 a bottle, it’s around 60% cheaper than Aperol, leaving you more money to spend on prosecco.
Inspired by the iconic bittersweet orange aperitif, it’s had an upgrade for 2026 and recently picked up a gold medal at the World Liqueur Awards. It’s about as close to the Amalfi coast as most of us will get this weekend – and without passport control!
For easy sipping, there’s also a pre-mixed spritz version, priced at £1.50 a bottle – ideal for barbecues, picnics or a quick garden pour.
If the forecast won’t deliver, consider this your way of manifesting a little bank holiday sunshine.
Stacey looks after all food and drink reviews — from coffee pods and veg boxes, to natural wine and tequila. Stacey is also founder of Crummbs, where she’s written nearly 2,000 restaurant and hotel reviews since 2013. Prior to this, Stacey wrote hundreds of in-depth buying guides for the Independent, i newspaper and BBC Good Food, as well as reviewing restaurants and interviewing celebrities in her column at Balance Magazine. Stacey has also appeared in BAFTA-nominated BBC documentary Blood, Sweat & Takeaways, where she investigated South East Asia's food production industry, appearing on both Newsnight and BBC World Service to share her findings. Regularly checking out the latest restaurants, bars and product launches, Stacey also loves experimenting with recipes at home, and is a WSET-certified wine and spirits expert, with over 10 years of experience in the business. You can follow Stacey on Instagram @crummbs_uk
