The Art of the Spritz

The spritz is one of Italy’s iconic drinks, redolent of la dolce vita and sipped during the ephemeral hours between work and dinner.
The Art of the Spritz
The Punch House Spritz. Courtesy of Ten Speed Press
Channaly Philipp
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The spritz is one of Italy’s iconic drinks, redolent of la dolce vita and sipped during the ephemeral hours between work and dinner. No wonder it’s caught on around the world.

In the book “Spritz: Italy’s Most Iconic Aperitivo Cocktail, with Recipes,” Talia Baiocchi and Leslie Pariseau dig into the history and evolution of the drink, along the way offering recipes for regional classics, as well as modern takes.