This summer’s flagship cocktail is made with orange liqueur, sparkling wine and a dash of sparkling water. The Spritz is a bar menu staple that can be found on terraces the world over. Luxus Magazine takes a look back at the history of this trendy drink and its variations, which are sure to delight every palate.
Italian or Austrian? The origins of Spritz have been the subject of debate for decades. Invented in the early 19th century, this elixir originated in Venice, at a time largely occupied by the Austrians. The Austrians, suspicious of the quality of the local wines, used to sprinkle sparkling water over their drinks. Spritz was born of this “spritzen” gesture.
The evolution of a recipe
With the arrival of Aperol in 1919, the drink as we know it today truly became a cocktail. This alcohol reveals a bitter orange flavour, notes of herbs and roots, and a light touch of vanilla. Apérol is then mixed with sparkling water, before adding prosecco, the famous Italian sparkling wine produced in the Venetian region. Other recipes, replacing Apérol with Campari, Select or Cynar, are also being developed.
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