Brits are famous for complaining about the weather—then heading straight outside anyway. And this winter, Aperol is celebrating that uniquely British resilience with a world-first fashion-meets-food innovation: gloves made from orange peel leather.
As temperatures drop and pub gardens frost over, outdoor drinking season shows no sign of slowing. New research commissioned by Aperol reveals that 29% of Brits admit they’ll moan about the cold only to go out in it anyway, while one in three stays dedicated to year-round al fresco socialising, whatever the forecast.
It’s a national habit rooted in pride, rebellion and a touch of stubbornness—something Aperol is now toasting in style.
Introducing the Spritzwear Gloves
Aperol has unveiled the Spritzwear Gloves, a sleek, sustainably crafted accessory designed specifically for winter spritz lovers. Made using vegan leather developed in Italy by Ohoskin, the gloves transform regenerated materials and biopolymers from oranges—yes, actual orange peel—into a soft, durable and premium-feeling fabric.
The gloves feature:
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Luxury silk lining for warmth
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A specially engineered grip texture to keep your spritz firmly in hand
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High-performance vegan leather upcycled from Aperol’s signature ingredient
Not only do they keep hands warm, they keep winter style sharp, making them a functional fashion statement for anyone refusing to retreat indoors.
A £15 Spritz on the House
To help Brits put the gloves to use immediately, each pair includes a £15 “Spritz It Forward” credit, redeemable at participating Young’s pubs and bars nationwide. Aperol hopes this will encourage people to continue supporting their favourite local venues—even during the chilliest months.
Loris Contro, UK Brand Ambassador for Aperol, said:
“Brits are famously optimistic when it comes to the weather, especially when there’s a chance of fresh air and a great drink involved. These gloves are our way of saying, if the sun’s down, don’t put the Spritz down.”
Brits Still Love the Pub Garden in Winter
The brand’s research also uncovered that 19% of Brits feel drinking outside is more social and open than being indoors, proving the UK’s love affair with the pub garden is a year-round ritual, not a seasonal fling.
Whether it’s a drizzle-drenched December dinner or a “just one more” spritz in a frosted beer garden, British outdoor drinking culture is clearly here to stay.
How to Get the Spritzwear Gloves
The Aperol Spritzwear Gloves are available now, priced at £30 via the official Aperol website.
