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Planning a cozy catch-up with friends and want some inspiration for fun winter activities? We’ve got the perfect list of fun things to do this winter to make your next get-together all the more festive.
This time of the year is always bursting with exciting events, exclusive pop-ups and winter-inspired activities for you to try –and this year is no different! Whether you are looking for outdoor winter activities to shake away your winter blues, or indoor winter activities for those cold winter days, we have something for everyone.
Read on for great ideas on fun things to do in the winter with friends…
Our favourite winter activities
We’ve pulled together some of our favourite Aperol Spritz-style seasonal activities to help you share the joy and winter fun.
Host a festive Italian feast
Why not channel Aperol’s Italian roots and throw your own festive feast? Whether it’s part of your Christmas celebrations or just a fun way to see in the new year, an Italian dinner party is sure to impress your friends.
Prepare a selection of classic Aperitivo bites – from crostini topped with tapenade to flavourful arancini balls – plus a charcuterie board of cured meats, cheese and olives. Serve each of your guests a perfectly poured Aperol Spritz garnished with an orange and enjoy the winter festivities!
Keep with the classic Aperol Spritz recipe, or show some seasonal flair by making a winter Aperol Spritz punch. Add cranberry juice to your favourite Aperol Spritz recipe for an instant seasonal hit.
Go ice skating
Prefer something more active? Ice rinks are popping up all over this winter. Wrap up as you glide across the ice with friends or family, then head to a nearby restaurant or bar for an Aperol Spritz to top off the perfect evening.
Need to warm up after being out in the cold? Why not try a hot Aperol winter drink to warm you from the inside out. Ask for a Hot Aperol (also known as a Hot Spritz or Winter Spritz), the addition of apple juice and cinnamon make for the perfect winter cocktail.
Enjoy a cozy film night
Not all winter catch ups have to involve going outside. As the temperature drops or it starts to snow, there’s often no better place to be than curled up on the sofa with friends watching a film.
Choose a Christmas rom-com classic like The Holiday or a feel-good film like Cool Runnings – set at the 1988 Winter Olympics. Or break out the board games, build gingerbread houses, or simply laze around a fireplace sharing stories.
Don’t forget to supply tasty snacks and a sparkling Aperol Spritz cocktail to add some Spritzmas cheer to your evening.
Hit the slopes or trails
Whether you choose to slalom through fresh powder on skis, carve up the hill on your snowboard, or take in the sights and sounds as you glide across the trails on your cross-country skis, the one tradition all skiers appreciate is a good Après Ski session.
While the French may have invented the concept, Italian culture has embraced the Après Ski concept. Think of it as an aperitivo on snow!
Take to the many hills, resorts, and trails across the country this winter, and make sure you kick back at the end of the day with an Aperol Spritz while you share stories with friends about your great adventure.
You’ll feel as if you just came off the alps when you see that bright orange, unmistakable light and bubbly classic Aperol Spritz winter cocktail.
