Spritz Variations

Spritz Variations

For the nights when you want a drink, not a project. These are light, refreshing, and designed to be sipped slowly — the European tradition of the aperitivo, where the drink is an invitation to relax, not an escalation.

1 cocktail each
Yield
3 minutes each
Time
Serve immediately. Spritzes wait for no one.
Keeps

For the nights when you want a drink, not a project. These are light, refreshing, and designed to be sipped slowly — the European tradition of the aperitivo, where the drink is an invitation to relax, not an escalation.

Ingredients

Method

  1. Fill a large wine glass with ice.
  2. Pour in the Prosecco first, then the aperitivo, then the club soda. This minimizes fizz loss.
  3. Stir once gently.
  4. Garnish and serve immediately.
  5. *Three Spritzes:**
  6. **Classic Aperol Spritz**: 3 oz Prosecco + 2 oz Aperol + 1 oz club soda. Garnish with an orange slice. *Bittersweet, orange, light — the universal crowd-pleaser.*
  7. **Cynar Spritz**: 3 oz Prosecco + 1½ oz Cynar + ½ oz fresh lemon juice + 1 oz club soda. Garnish with a lemon wheel and rosemary. *Earthy, herbal, more complex — for the adventurous drinker.*
  8. **Select Spritz**: 3 oz Prosecco + 2 oz Select Aperitivo + 1 oz club soda. Garnish with a large green olive and orange peel. *More bitter, less sweet — what they drink in Venice.*
  9. *Tips:**
  10. Always pour Prosecco first, then the spirit, then soda. This minimizes fizz loss.
  11. Use the largest ice cubes that fit your glass — slow dilution keeps the drink bright.
  12. Cheap Prosecco is fine for spritzes. Save the good stuff for drinking straight.
  13. *Storage:** Serve immediately. Spritzes wait for no one.
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