A narrative-driven book on the surprising history and current revival of spritz cocktails (a
wine-based drink served as an aperitif) with 50 recipes including both historical classics
and modern updates. From Milan to Los Angeles Venice to New York the spritz-Italy's bitter
and bubbly aperitivo cocktail-has become synonymous with a leisurely convivial golden hour.
But the spritz is more than just an early evening cocktail-it's a style of drinking. In Spritz
Talia Baiocchi and Leslie Pariseau trace the drink's origins to ancient Rome uncover its
unlikely history and culture explore the evolution of aperitivo throughout Northern Italy and
document the spritz's revival around the world. From regional classics to modern variations
Spritz includes dozens of recipes from some of America's most lauded bartenders a guide to
building a spritz bar and a collection of food recipes for classic Italian snacks to pair
alongside.
