Spritz Veneziano
Spritz Veneziano is a timeless Italian classic. It is bright, bubbly, and wonderfully refreshing. Serve this Venetian cocktail over plenty of ice with a slice of orange and a green olive for the authentic touch.
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 204kcal
Ingredients
- 60 ml Aperol or other Italian bitter of choice e.g. Select, Campari, Cynar, Averna
- 90 ml Prosecco
- 30 ml Soda water
- 1 slice Orange or lemon
- 2 Large green olive in brine not oil
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Pour the Aperol into an empty glass.60 ml Aperol
- Add the Prosecco.90 ml Prosecco
- Pour in the soda water.30 ml Soda water
- Add enough ice to fill the glass.Ice cubes
- Slide in a wedge or wheel of fresh orange.1 slice Orange or lemon
- Thread olives onto a cocktail pick and add to the glass.2 Large green olive
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Add alcohol before ice: Pour the ingredients into the glass before adding ice. This helps ensure the denser bitters blend properly with the other ingredients, creating a more balanced drink.
- Add ice gently: Carefully place the ice into the glass to avoid cracking the glass or splashing the drink.
- Choose your olives wisely: If you’re using olives as a garnish, make sure they are stored in brine, not oil. Oily olives can create an unappealing, greasy layer on your drink.
- Match your garnish to the bitter:
- Orange slices pair beautifully with Aperol, Amaro Montenegro, and Amaro Averna.
- Lemon slices complement Campari, Select, and Cynar perfectly.
Nutrition
Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 0.1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 80mg | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.4mg
