Venetian Spritz (3 Ingredients)
This Venetian Select spritz is the real deal — 3 ingredients, ready in 5 minutes, and a low ABV Italian aperitivo cocktail that tastes like Venice in a glass
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: cocktails
Servings: 1
- 2 ounces Select aperitivo liqueur
- 4 ounces chilled prosecco
- 1 ounce chilled soda water
- Green olive for garnish optional but traditional
- Orange slice for garnish optional
Step 1: Fill the Glass: Fill a large wine glass generously with ice. A big wine glass is traditional — it keeps the drink cold and gives you room to stir.
Step 2: Build the Drink: Pour in the Select first, then the prosecco, then the soda water. Add them in this order to preserve the bubbles. Stir gently with a bar spoon — just enough to combine, not enough to flatten the prosecco.
Step 3: Garnish and Serve: Add a green olive on a cocktail pick and a slice of orange. Serve immediately. The olive is not just decoration — take a bite between sips. It is the Venetian way.