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Spritz
Aperol Spritz, Spritz Veneziano
Low in alcohol, high in sociability: a sparkling bittersweet aperitif from the Veneto.
- Base spirit
- Aperitivo
- Origin
- Veneto, Italy
Ingredients
IBA official specification
- Prosecco60 ml
- Aperol40 ml
- Soda watertop up
- Glass
- Wine glass
- Ice
- Cubed
- Garnish
- Orange slice
- Technique
- Built
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Prep time
- 2 min
Method
- 01
Fill a wine glass with ice.
- 02
Pour in the prosecco, then the Aperol.
- 03
Add a splash of soda.
- 04
Stir once gently and garnish with an orange slice.
Tasting Notes
- Aroma
- Bitter orange, rhubarb
- Finish
- Light and bittersweet
- Character
- Sunny and convivial
Tasting scores are MIXY editorial assessments.
History & Background
The spritz tradition — diluting wine with sparkling water — is associated with the Austrian presence in the Veneto in the 19th century; bitter liqueurs were added in the 20th.
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