Spritz is a bittersweet Italian aperitif built from sparkling wine, bitter aperitivo, and soda water. It should be built gently to preserve carbonation.
Fill a wine glass with ice. Add Prosecco, Campari, and soda water, then stir gently once or twice. Garnish with one orange slice.
Serve in a wine glass over ice with one orange slice.
Pair it with olives, chips, cured meats, fried seafood, focaccia, or light aperitivo snacks.
The Spritz comes from northern Italian aperitivo culture, where wine is lengthened with sparkling water and bitter liqueurs.
Best for aperitivo, summer afternoons, and low-effort sparkling service.
Prosecco adds fruit and bubbles, Campari brings firm bitterness and orange-herbal depth, and soda water lightens the drink.
Bitter, sparkling, social, and aperitif-driven.
Use Aperol for a softer orange spritz or Select for a more Venetian profile.
12%
⚠️ Alcoholic beverage: not suitable for minors, pregnant individuals, or designated drivers. Please enjoy responsibly.
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