Talia Baiocchi

Leslie Pariseau

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE MOST ICONIC ITALIAN COCKTAIL 'Beautifully illustrated and filled with anecdotes and recipes for classics as well as modern iterations from top bartenders' Vanity Fair From London to Venice, New York to Milan, the spritz has become synonymous with sipping cocktails in the sunshine on long summer evenings. So it's no surprise that this iconic Italian aperitif is experiencing a revival around the world. But where did it all begin? Intrigued by the rise of the spritz, Talia Baiocchi and Leslie Pariseau set out on a road trip from the wine bars of Venice to the old gilded cafes of Turin to reveal how it evolved from a local ritual into Italy's most popular cocktail. They discover that the spritz isn't just its colourful history of prosecco, bitter liqueurs and aromatized wines, but an attitude, a custom and a way of life. In Spritz, they share the classics sampled on their journey as well as recipes from the world's most renowned bartenders. These are the very best spritzes and a window into crowded piazzas and Italian cocktail culture. With traditional, modern and experimental alternatives, a guide to building a spritz bar, and a collection of food recipes for traditional Italian snacks, happy hour starts here.

Italy's Most Iconic Aperitivo Cocktail

Spritz

Editors of PUNCH

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.

Leslie Pariseau

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