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Aperitivo · COCKTAIL GUIDE

Spritz Veneziano

Spritz Veneziano suits someone looking for bitter, sparkling and orange rather than a generic sweet cocktail. Its lean, light body makes it very easy to drink.

BitterSparklingOrange
APPROX. ABV
11%
STRENGTH
2/5
DRINKABILITY
5/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness2
Bitterness4
Sourness1
Strength2
Body1
Drinkability5
Fruity4
Herbal1
Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

60 ml Aperitivo or vermouth

Soda or sparkling wine

Method
Build over ice and top as specified.
Glass
Highball or wine glass
Garnish
Citrus twist or wheel
Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Olives
02Charcuterie

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

UNDERSTAND THE STYLE

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Cocktail basicsHow to choose a cocktail when the menu tells you almost nothing→Cocktail basicsCocktail families, made useful rather than complicated→TasteSweet, sour, bitter and strong are not the same question→

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