The Spritz, this cocktail with Italian flavours, has been talked about throughout the ages. Its success, which appeals to all types of people, has given rise to the alcohol-free Spritz.
The Spritz can be made in many different ways, such as with a base of Aperol, Campari or Cynar. The classic recipe for a Spritz cocktail includes per person:
a wine glass or other stemmed glass, large ice cubes, 4 cl of Aperol, Campari or Cynar, 6 cl of Prosecco, 2 cl of sparkling water or seltzer and as a presentation, a slice of orange and/or an olive.
At the birth of this cocktail, which was initially created to lengthen the Italian wines that the Austrian soldiers found too strong, the Spritz had a pronounced taste of wine. Today this cocktail has evolved through the creation of many recipes that have replaced wine with bitter aperitifs such as Campari, Aperol or Cynar accompanied by Prosecco and a dash of soda water. The most dominant flavour in the Spritz is the taste of the orange which gives it its bitterness.
This surprising non-alcoholic cocktail with a bitter orange flavour can be enjoyed straight from the glass without adding any ingredients. Served in a wine glass or other stemmed glass, accompanied by a slice of citrus fruit, it will create a sensation with its colour and refreshing flavours.
