THE VENETIAN SPRITZ
This drink is sweet, bitter, citrusy and sparkling - even slightly salty - but with minimal punch. It is a graceful way to begin an evening, and a thing of perfection on a sultry afternoon. The spritz can be made several ways, but the best and most common is simply a glass of prosecco with two or three ice cubes and a dash of sparkling water, topped with Aperol, a twist of lemon or slice of orange and - importantly and strangely - one green olive. The drink also can be made with white wine and sparkling water, and Campari or Cynar turn up in some varieties, but the spritz a l'Aperol is the benchmark, and handily trumps the others.
Provided by Toby Cecchini
Categories brunch, easy, cocktails
Time 2m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a rocks glass over three or four ice cubes, pour the prosecco, a dash of sparkling water and the Aperol, being sure to follow that order lest the Aperol sink to the bottom without mixing. Garnish with a slice of orange, a twist of lemon (or both) and an olive.
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Armando Esquivel
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my spritz turned out really bitter. I'm not sure if I added too much Aperol or if it was the orange slice. Either way, it was not a good experience.
Anaira Liv
[email protected]This is the worst recipe I've ever tried. It was a complete waste of time and money. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Jabire Ibro
[email protected]This recipe is a joke. It's not even close to a Venetian Spritz. Don't waste your time with this one.
Mishaal Mahmood
[email protected]This recipe is missing some key ingredients. It doesn't include any prosecco or Aperol. Without those ingredients, it's not a Venetian Spritz.
AHAMAD AHAMAD
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my spritz turned out really salty. I'm not sure if I added too much salt or if it was the olives. Either way, it was not a good experience.
Rms Redmi
[email protected]I would give this recipe zero stars if I could. It was a complete disaster. The spritz was undrinkable.
Xamdi Axmed
[email protected]This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients. The spritz was not refreshing at all and it tasted like cough syrup.
DHAMI Tek
[email protected]This is the worst Venetian Spritz I've ever had. It was way too sweet and had a strange aftertaste. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
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[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my spritz turned out really watery. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't come together.
Abinsash Nepali
[email protected]This spritz is not for me. I found it to be too sweet and bitter at the same time. I also didn't like the flavor of the Aperol.
Nayan Islam
[email protected]This is a good recipe for a basic Venetian Spritz. However, I think it could be improved with a few tweaks. For example, I would use a higher quality prosecco and Aperol. I would also add a splash of lemon juice and a sprig of mint.
Anne Walker
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my spritz turned out too bitter. I think I'll use less soda water next time.
Noman Shanpori
[email protected]This spritz is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try using less Aperol next time.
Rosanne Stewart
[email protected]This is a nice, refreshing drink. I like that it's not too sweet. I also like the addition of the orange slice and rosemary sprig. They add a nice touch of flavor and color.
Agha Iqbal
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Aperol, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did! The spritz was still very refreshing and flavorful, even without the Aperol. I'll definitely be making this again.
Mitsie Malcolm
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a classic Venetian Spritz. I followed the instructions exactly and it turned out perfect. The drink was light and refreshing, with a beautiful orange hue. I will definitely be making this again.
Asrar Jan
[email protected]I love the combination of Aperol and prosecco in this spritz. It's so refreshing and perfect for a hot summer day. I also like that it's not too sweet.
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[email protected]This is my go-to drink for summer gatherings. It's light and refreshing, and everyone loves it. I always make a big batch so that there's plenty to go around.
Kelvin Headley
[email protected]I've been making this Venetian Spritz for years, and it's always a hit at parties. It's so easy to make, and everyone loves the combination of prosecco, Aperol, and soda water. I like to garnish mine with a slice of orange and a sprig of rosemary.
Sanjida Sahin
[email protected]This spritz is the perfect summer drink! It's light, refreshing, and has a beautiful orange hue. I love that it's made with prosecco, which gives it a nice effervescence. The Aperol and soda water add a bit of sweetness and bitterness, which balance