Spritz: Italy's Most Iconic Aperitivo Cocktail, with Recipes (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781607748854)

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.

Author: Talia Baiocchi, Leslie Pariseau, Editors of Punch
ISBN-10: 1607748851
ISBN-13: 9781607748854
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Language: English
Published: 03/15/2016
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.60w x 0.80d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 03/01/2016 pg. 117