With the last few weeks of summer drifting away, you might be still be waiting for your annual getaway or just making the most of the long days while you dream of your next vacation. If you need inspiration for planning a trip to Italy, why not try making an Aperol Spritz to get the creative juices flowing?
The spritz originated in 1800s Venice, while it was part of the Austrian Empire, and is based on the Austrian Spritzer, a combination of equal parts of white wine and soda water. It was invented by the soldiers, merchants, diplomats and employees of the Habsburg Empire who were not used to the high alcohol content of Italian wines and asked for some water to be sprayed (“spritzen”, in German) in to make the wines lighter.
The spritz originated in 1800s Venice, while it was part of the Austrian Empire, and is based on the Austrian Spritzer, a combination of equal parts of white wine and soda water. It was invented by the soldiers, merchants, diplomats and employees of the Habsburg Empire who were not used to the high alcohol content of Italian wines and asked for some water to be sprayed (“spritzen”, in German) in to make the wines lighter.
In the early 1900s, carbonated water replaced the still, making it a sparkling drink. Since then, the drink has evolved and there are many variation where the wine has become a sparkling variety and is paired with various liquors including Aperol, Campari, Select, Jardesca California Aperitiva and more, as well as soda water.
The most famous today, is the iconic Aperol Spritz that locals and tourists alike can be spotted sipping. Just find a vacation rental in Venice and you can be among them! A perfect accompaniment to stunning Venetian views!
While different people and places have variations of recipes, here is just one version so you can get to making a spritz for yourself while you plan an idyllic trip to Venice.
Ingredients:
Aperol
Prosecco
Soda water
An orange
1. Fill a wine or Old Fashioned glass with ice.
2. Add equal parts Prosecco DOC and Aperol.
3. Finish with a dash of soda.
4. Serve with an orange slice as a garnish.
The most famous today, is the iconic Aperol Spritz that locals and tourists alike can be spotted sipping. Just find a vacation rental in Venice and you can be among them! A perfect accompaniment to stunning Venetian views!
While different people and places have variations of recipes, here is just one version so you can get to making a spritz for yourself while you plan an idyllic trip to Venice.
Ingredients:
Aperol
Prosecco
Soda water
An orange
1. Fill a wine or Old Fashioned glass with ice.
2. Add equal parts Prosecco DOC and Aperol.
3. Finish with a dash of soda.
4. Serve with an orange slice as a garnish.