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SPRITZ VENEZIANO RECIPES & HISTORY - THE RITUAL OF APERITIVO IN VENICE



SPRITZ VENEZIANO RECIPES & HISTORY - the ritual of Aperitivo in Venice image

The Spritz Veneziano is the last and the most worldwide famous version of the symbol of the Venetian nightlife: the Spritz! Spritz in Venice is more than a drink: it's a symbol of conviviality and sharing. The best way to enjoy the Spritz is by inviting your friends and preparing the famous Cicchetti, typical Venetian small plates and appetizers! Here the history and the recipes of Spritz Veneziano!

Provided by Filippo Trapella

Categories     Cocktails

Time 3m

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 oz Italian Prosecco DOP or DOCG
4 oz Aperol
1 splash soda water
1/2 slice orange
2 to 4 ice cubes
1 green olive (optional)

Steps:

  • pour the ice and the orange slice in a glass
  • add the Prosecco
  • add the Aperol
  • optionally garnish with 1 green olive
  • Stir and serve (never shake)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Carbohydrate 46 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 0 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 0 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 56 grams sodium, Sugar 42 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat

VENETIAN SPRITZ



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In its glory days, Venice sent out its fearsome fleet to conquer international trade. Today, a gentler envoy has conquered international cocktail menus: the spritz. The fizzy aperitif is made with a choice of Aperol, Campari or Cynar along with white wine and sparkling mineral water.

Provided by Elisabetta Povoledo

Categories     cocktails

Yield 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 ounces prosecco
1 1/2 ounces Aperol or other bitter aperitif
1 1/2 ounces soda water
Green olive, for garnish

Steps:

  • Gently stir all liquid ingredients over ice in a tumbler and add olive.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 105, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Protein 0 grams, Sodium 15 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

VENETIAN SPRITZ



Venetian Spritz image

Try serving an aperitif-style cocktail when guests arrive for a holiday feast. Meant to stimulate the appetite, they're perfect right before a big meal. This sparkling drink (pictured right) is like a grownup Shirley Temple-bursting with sweet-tart cherries and warming spices.

Provided by Greg Lofts

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Time 5m

Yield Serves 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ice
2 ounces Cerasum Cherry Aperitivo
4 ounces prosecco, chilled
2 ounces club soda, chilled
Grapefruit wheel and pitted olive, for serving

Steps:

  • Fill a wine glass halfway with ice. Pour over aperitivo; top with prosecco and club soda. Stir once and garnish with grapefruit and skewered olive. Serve immediately.

VENETIAN SPRITZ



Venetian Spritz image

This is an aperitif served in Venice, very sour and very refreshing. It can be garnished either with an orange slice or and olive, my perference is an orange slice. The liquer traditionally used is Aperol, but Recipezaar would not recognise this.

Provided by Ferng

Categories     Beverages

Time 2m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

40 ml rhubarb liqueur
80 ml prosecco
1 dash sparkling water
1 slice orange

Steps:

  • Start by pouring the Aperol into a champagne flute.
  • Next add the prosecco.
  • Top with sparkling water or soda water and garnish with a half slice of orange.
  • Stir very gently so as not to dissipate the bubbles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66, Sodium 4, Carbohydrate 2.1, Sugar 0.8, Protein 0.1

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