The UK Bartenders Guild has announce a host of activities aimed at raising awareness of the Mediterranean ritual of aperitivo.

The programme will champion artisan Mediterranean food and drink producers and will see a number of masterclasses hosted by an aperitif expert, followed by an entire week of activations for Mediterranean Aperitivo Week, due to take place between 23rd and 29th October.

The Mediterranean Aperitivo Programme (MAP) is a collective of Mediterranean European food and drink producers dedicated to communicating the various benefits of a Mediterranean lifestyle and the ritual of drinking an aperitivo to UKBG members.

The programme of masterclasses and events around the UK will begin in September in London, Southampton, Leeds and Edinburgh. They will be open for all UKBG members to register for and attend, and will include tastings, demonstrations and networking opportunities. Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis however members can still attend the sessions via a live stream if all on-site places have been allocated.