Spritz (alcoholic beverage)

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Spritz, an alcoholic beverage has its origins in the Veneto Region, Italy. Spritz is a bitter, summery pre-dinner aperitif made of either Aperol, Campari, Select or Cynar and mixed with White Wine or Prosecco and Sparkling Mineral Water. It is usually served in a lowball glass with ice, a slice of orange, and sometimes an olive. Napoleon Bonaparte donated Venice to the Austrians because he had too much difficulty gaining control over the island. The Austrians drank a lot and the Venetians mixed their wine with water. This they called Spritz. Later on they added one of the four liquers described above to come to the Spritz as it is drunk nowadays.