How Italian spritz became the ‘cocktail of the moment’

Nov 11, 2023 981

BY: Jordan Valinsky

Martinis and margaritas might still be people’s drink of choice, but the spritz is bubbling to the top. A spritz, a refreshing cocktail that mixes Prosecco, club soda and a (usually Italian) liqueur like Campari or Aperol, has grown so much in popularity this year that it has entered the top 10 list of most-ordered cocktails at US bars, according to research firm CGA by NIQ.

It’s the first time the spritz has made an appearance on the list, thanks in part because it’s no longer thought of as a summer drink and it’s easy to customize. Bartenders are experimenting so much with the spritz, swapping in different liqueurs or juices in place of Campari or Aperol, that it’s becoming the “cocktail for the moment” and expanding its appeal year-round, a recent report from bar analytics service Union said.

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SOURCE: https://edition.cnn.com

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