The Apérist®
Ruud de Bruin
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
The Apérist: A Cultural Manual for the Sacred Hour
What if the most meaningful part of your day wasn’t work, or dinner, or even dessert—but that quiet, golden hour before it all? The Apérist is your invitation into a slow-burning ritual disguised as a drink: the sacred hour of apéritif.
Part history, part how-to, part design manifesto—and all heart—this is not your average cocktail guide. It traces the bitter roots of ancient elixirs, the slow fizz of a perfect spritz, and the art of setting a table that stops time. You’ll journey from Roman wine rites to French terraces, from Milanese piazzas to your own living room, all while learning how to curate bottles, bites, music, and conversation with the flair of a seasoned host and the irreverence of a slightly tipsy philosopher.
Whether you're a devout aperitivo disciple or just discovering the beauty of 6 p.m., The Apérist is more than a book. It’s a lifestyle. A rhythm. A rebellion against the rush.
Welcome to the hour where everything can still happen.
Duration - 3h 29m.
Author - Ruud de Bruin.
Narrator - Digital Voice Bill E.
Published Date - Sunday, 12 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Ruud de Bruin ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. The Apérist: A Cultural Manual for the Sacred Hour What if the most meaningful part of your day wasn’t work, or dinner, or even dessert—but that quiet, golden hour before it all? The Apérist is your invitation into a slow-burning ritual disguised as a drink: the sacred hour of apéritif. Part history, part how-to, part design manifesto—and all heart—this is not your average cocktail guide. It traces the bitter roots of ancient elixirs, the slow fizz of a perfect spritz, and the art of setting a table that stops time. You’ll journey from Roman wine rites to French terraces, from Milanese piazzas to your own living room, all while learning how to curate bottles, bites, music, and conversation with the flair of a seasoned host and the irreverence of a slightly tipsy philosopher. Whether you're a devout aperitivo disciple or just discovering the beauty of 6 p.m., The Apérist is more than a book. It’s a lifestyle. A rhythm. A rebellion against the rush. Welcome to the hour where everything can still happen. Duration - 3h 29m. Author - Ruud de Bruin. Narrator - Digital Voice Bill E. Published Date - Sunday, 12 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Ruud de Bruin ©.
Language:
English
0. Opening
Duration:00:00:33
1. A short note why this book exists at all
Duration:00:03:31
2. Why the Sacred Hour Exists
Duration:00:04:41
3. The Physiology of Appetite
Duration:00:05:13
4. Apéro vs. Aperitif vs. Happy Hour
Duration:00:07:15
5. Bitters & Amari
Duration:00:07:36
6. Fortified Wines & Vermouths
Duration:00:08:24
7. Sparkling Low-ABV
Duration:00:07:10
8. Glassware Minimalism
Duration:00:04:43
9. The “Five‑Touch” Prep Station
Duration:00:05:22
10. Ice, Carbonation, Temperature
Duration:00:06:27
11. Setting the Table, Not the Clock
Duration:00:04:58
12. The Rule of Three Nibbles
Duration:00:04:59
13. Conversation Engineering
Duration:00:17:12
14. Icons of the Terrace
Duration:00:07:46
15. Apéro in Film & Literature
Duration:00:06:03
16. Design Futures
Duration:00:12:14
17. Seasonal Menus
Duration:00:09:38
18. Order Apéro Like a Pro
Duration:00:06:26
19. The Home Bar Starter Kit
Duration:00:04:49
20. 58 Classic Bottles
Duration:01:09:46
21. Becoming the Apérist
Duration:00:04:30