Spritz Recipe

By Aida Mollenkamp

Difficulty: Easy | Total Time: Under 5 mins | Active Time: Under 5 mins | Makes: 1 drink

Several Italian regions lay claim to the origins of the Spritz. In fact, the proportions and the ingredients differ vastly from area to area. While Venetians might use Aperol and Prosecco, Paduans might mix still white wine with Campari. We like this version with Aperol and sparkling wine. Whether you use still or sparkling wine, or your bitter apéritif is Aperol, Campari, or Cynar, top it with soda water and you’ve got a Spritz.

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 ounces Aperol
3 ounces Prosecco or sparkling wine, chilled
Sparkling mineral water or club soda, chilled
1 lemon or orange slice

INSTRUCTIONS

Fill a champagne flute with Aperol. Add Prosecco and top with a splash of soda water. Garnish with a lemon or orange slice and serve.

SOURCE: http://www.chow.com/recipes/10891-spritz