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Aperol Spritz: Golden Cipher

Venice, Italy Europe/Rome

History

The spritz began under Habsburg rule in northern Italy, when soldiers softened local wine with water. Aperol’s 1919 debut gave the ritual its sunset color. This is a clearly labeled house field riff rather than a historical classic: Honey rounds the edges with floral sweetness and a longer finish.

Other · yields one cocktail

Ingredients

  • 13 oz prosecco
  • 22 oz Aperol
  • 31 oz soda water
  • 4Orange slice
  • 51/4 oz honey syrup

Method

  1. 01Build over ice in a wine glass and stir gently.
  2. 02Blend the honey syrup into the drink before chilling thoroughly.

Enjoy responsibly. Recipes are intended for adults of legal drinking age.