The quintessential Italian aperitivo, the Spritz — also called the Aperol Spritz or Veneziano Spritz — is built with Prosecco, Campari, and a splash of soda water over ice and served in a large wine glass. It is an IBA New Era Drink, light, bitter, and effervescent, designed to stimulate the appetite before a meal. The interplay of Prosecco's fruitiness with Campari's bittersweet edge gives it a refreshing complexity that has carried it to global ubiquity. At roughly 13 percent ABV and assembled directly in the glass, it is as simple to make as it is widely consumed.
Spritz
Aperol Spritz, Veneziano Spritz
Ingrédients
- Prosecco 6 cl
- Campari 4 cl
- Soda Water splash
Instructions
Build into glass over ice, garnish and serve.
Le Spritz, également connu sous le nom d'Aperol Spritz ou de Spritz Veneziano, est un cocktail « New Era Drinks » de l'IBA construit avec Prosecco, Campari et un trait d'eau gazeuse, servi sur glace dans un grand verre à vin. C'est l'apéritif italien par excellence, léger, amer et effervescent, conçu pour stimuler l'appétit avant un repas. L'association de la fruité du Prosecco et de la complexité amère-douce du Campari en a fait l'un des cocktails les plus consommés au monde.
History & Origins
The Spritz originated in northeastern Italy — particularly Venice and the Veneto — in the early 19th century when Austrian soldiers stationed in the region began diluting local wines with a splash of water (Spritzer). The modern version using Prosecco and bitter liqueur evolved throughout the 20th century as Campari and Aperol became ubiquitous in northern Italian bar culture. The IBA recognized it in its New Era Drinks category, acknowledging its global contemporary relevance.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Bitter orange and herbal complexity from the Campari, Prosecco's apple and floral fruit, and a clean soda freshness. Palate: Refreshingly bitter and effervescent, with Campari's orange peel bitterness balanced by Prosecco's gentle sweetness and the soda's neutral lift; the overall profile is light and aperitivo-appropriate. Finish: Dry, bitter, and sparkling with lingering orange peel and herbal notes.
Pro Tip
Build the drink in the glass over a large ice cube — Prosecco first, then Campari, then soda — and garnish with a large orange slice or olive for the authentic Venetian presentation.
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