The Spritz

With roots in the nineteenth century, the Spritz was originally a combination of wine and carbonated water. By the 1920s and ‘30s, the classic Italian refresher solidified as a combination of bitter aperitivo liqueur, wine (or vermouth, see: Americano & Negroni Sbagliato), and soda. In the 1990s, prosecco became an essential ingredient in the Spritz.

INGREDIENTS

1 oz. soda water
2 oz. aperitivo liqueur
3 oz. prosecco

Garnish: orange slice, olive (optional)

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ABV LEVEL

In a wine glass filled with ice, pour 1 oz. soda, followed by aperitivo liqueur. Fill glass with ice then add prosecco. Garnish with an orange slice and an olive (if desired).

City-specific aperitivo liqueur suggestions: Padua (Aperol), Venice (Select), Milan (Campari), Trento (Cappelletti).