Spritz Al Bitter (Spritz Veneziano)
| 2 fl oz | Pinot Grigio white wine (chilled) |
| 1 1/3 fl oz | Italian red bitter liqueur |
| 2/3 fl oz | Thomas Henry Soda Water (chilled) |
How to make
Glassware
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
Prepare
- Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of skewered green olive.
Method
- POUR all ingredients into ice-filled glass.
- Briefly STIR.
Garnish
- Garnish with skewered olive.
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of Spritz Al Bitter (Spritz Veneziano) contains 135 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1 standard drinks
- 11.29% alc./vol. (22.57° proof)
- 13.6 grams of pure alcohol
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Pinot Grigio white wine — Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
History
Spritz in Venice are based on local wines, originally with Pinot Grigio or Soave being more popular than Prosecco (what's now known as a Venetian Spritz). My preference is with a Pinot Grigio.
Review
The style of "Spritz" I (yours truly) first encountered in Venice during my first visit in 2003.
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Venetian Spritz - with Prosecco sparkling wine in place of either Pinot Grigio or Soave still wines.
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