Spritz

IBA

Rooted in 19th-century Veneto, where Austrian soldiers stationed in northern Italy diluted local wines with a splash of water — a habit that eventually evolved into the aperitivo ritual Italy is known for today. Aperol's bittersweet orange character melds with the effervescence of prosecco and soda to create a low-alcohol drink that is as much about atmosphere and occasion as it is about flavor.