Few traditions have enjoyed such an impressive resurgence in recent years as meeting up to have a vermouth. In fact, getting together with friends and family before lunch for nibbles and an aperitf, is a deeply rooted custom in Barcelona and Catalonia. However, the increasing number of café terraces and bars have made it into something akin to a religion today. So much so that we use the word vermouth (the drink) to refer to the social event of sipping one at a table in the sun, with a snack and in a good company. Whether you’re having an actual vermouth, or replacing it with a beer or soft drink, “vermouth time” is certainly the best moment of the day.