The Aperol spritz may have captured the hearts and minds of Italophiles across the globe, thanks to an aggressive and ongoing marketing campaign by its parent company, Campari. But Select Aperitivo, Venice’s own red bitter liqueur founded in 1920, holds its own in the city on the lagoon. The fire engine red, low-alcohol by volume aperitif is served in the bars and bacari (think Venetian tavern) of the Serenisssima alongside finger food called ciccchetti.

Host your own Venetian aperitivo featuring the Select spritz. Mix three parts prosecco, two parts Select, and one part sparkling water in a wineglass. Top up with ice and garnish with a big green olive. To be honest, you could simply serve the drink with a bowl of potato chips and olives skewered with toothpicks, and you’ve got a Venetian party on your hands. Or you can go a more elaborate (though by no means massively time-consuming) route with more substantial snacks. Here are some of my favorite bites to make when I’m hosting an aperitivo at home: