The story of the Spritz cocktail begins in the early 19th century in the north of Italy, particularly in and around Venice. At the time, the region was under the influence of the Austrian Empire and Austrian soldiers felt that Italian wines were too strong for them.
For this reason, soldiers began to drink their wine by diluting it with a little water. This habit, which comes from the German word "spritzen", meaning "to spray", eventually took the name Spritz. Initially this drink was just a mixture of wine and water.
“The most beautiful moments of life are often not experienced in a hurry, but over a slow drink”
Over the years, the Italian aperitif culture evolved and herbal liqueurs such as Campari and Aperol were added to the mix. Sparkling wine and soda water were also used to create a fresher and more aromatic drink.
Today, Spritz has become a popular cocktail worldwide, especially in its Aperol Spritz version. Thanks to its bright orange color, slightly bitter citrus aromas and fresh texture, it is considered a classic aperitif especially preferred in summer.
Spritz, one of the symbols of the "aperitivo" culture in Italy, is one of the indispensable drinks of the pleasant moments when people chat while relieving the tiredness of the day.
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Ingredients
Unit System
90 mlProsecco
60 mlAperol
30 mlSoda
SomeIce
GarnishOrange slice
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Method
1
Fill a large wine glass with ice.
2
First add prosecco.
3
Then add Aperol.
4
Top with soda water.
5
Stir gently and serve garnished with an orange slice.
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Bartender Tips
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Choose the right orange - A fresh orange slice makes the citrus flavor of the drink more pronounced.
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Prosecco quality - Prosecco (Italian sparkling wine) is the main character of the cocktail, using a quality prosecco makes the difference.
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Use large ice cubes - Large ice cubes make the drink water more slowly.
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