| 2 fl oz | Fiol Extra Dry Prosecco |
| 1 1/3 fl oz | Italian red bitter liqueur |
| 2/3 fl oz | Thomas Henry Soda Water |
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
One serving of Venetian Spritz contains 135 calories
Recipe contains the following allergens:
See: Spritz history
Basically, a Spritzer with a generous splash of Italian red bitter liqueur - dry and very refreshing. The perfect aperitivo.
AKA: Veneziano
1st August 2026 is National Spritz Day
In Venice, this is based on the local white wines of the region: Pinot Grigio, Soave, or Prosecco, but as this cocktail has travelled, prosecco has become dominant. However, I prefer, as I first encountered this cocktail, based on Pinot Grigio and without Prosecco, a Spritz Al Bitter (a.k.a. Spritz Veneziano).
Comments & Discussion
I think the (Aperol/Campari/Cynar) Spritz in its now ubiquitous form (Prosecco base and 3:2:1 ratio) without question has its place. Its immense popularity has given it quite the cultural impact, from the current hype for mediterranean-inspired aperitivo culture (no shade, I love it) to the creation of variations.
Probably this is a case where it makes sense to have the different entries? The traditional venetian one, the Campari Company one that found such broad international appeal, and maybe even a third, Difford® one with adjusted measures?
It may be interesting to experiment with measures in a spritz and bases of verious wines, with splashes of soda and/or prosecco, or half/half wine/prosecco base and soda splash...
For Science!
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