Spritz Veneziano

Ingredients

  • 45 ml Aperol
  • 90 ml Prosecco
  • 30 ml Soda water
  • Garnish Orange slice

Preparation

  1. Build over ice in a wine glass.
  2. Stir gently.
  3. Garnish with orange slice.

Origin Story

The Spritz Veneziano emerged in the Veneto region of Italy, with roots tracing back to the 19th century when Austrian soldiers added water to local wines. The modern version, featuring Aperol, Prosecco, and soda, became popular in the 2000s.

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  • The Tourist 2010

    The Venetian spritz is omnipresent in the film's Venice canal-side café scenes.