Spritz: Italy's Most Iconic Aperitivo Cocktail, with Recipes by Baiocchi, Talia

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
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Published: 03/15/2016
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.60w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781607748854

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

About the Author
Talia Baiocchi is the editor-in-chief of Punch and the author of James Beard Award-nominated Sherry. She has written for Bon App?tit, Saveur, and many more. She lives in Brooklyn.

Leslie Pariseau is the former deputy editor of Punch. She has written for the New York Times, GQ, Esquire, and Saveur. She lives in Brooklyn.

PUNCH is a James Beard Award-winning media brand dedicated to drinks and drinking culture.