Hot days, cool drinks: all the reasons that make Spritz the perfect summer drink
Summer is in the air: the sun warming the skin, long evenings outdoors and aperitifs multiplying.
And if the beautiful season had a flavor, it would certainly be that of the Spritz : citrusy, fizzy and fresh. Because, between a toast on the beach at sunset and a laugh with friends, the perfect summer drink is only one, and it is orange!
Spritz is much more than a cocktail: it is an icon, a mood, a symbol of everything that makes summer light and cheerful. But what makes this cocktail a must for the hottest months of the year?
Here are all the reasons why Spritz is considered the most suitable drink for a summer aperitif and many tips on how to make it perfectly and in a few minutes with Sprizzer, the machine designed for Spritz, but suitable for preparing many other cocktails.
What characteristics should a summer drink have?
When the thermometer rises, everything changes: the way we dress, our lifestyle, what we eat but also what we drink. In fact, not all cocktails are suitable for the heat and summer heat.
A self-respecting summer alcoholic drink must meet a series of requirements:
- Ice to spare : a good summer drink should be refreshing from the first sip.
- Moderate alcohol content : the scorching summer temperatures call for low-alcohol drinks , light but with personality.
- Citrus, fruity or floral flavors: lime, orange, grapefruit, strawberries, pineapple, mint and everything that smells like summer.
- Ease of preparation : with 30° in the shade no one wants to waste energy between doses and measuring cups, and this is why summer drinks to make at home with a few ingredients are very popular.
- Color and presentation : the eye also wants its part, because yes, the aperitif is drunk... but it is also photographed!
7 Reasons Why Spritz Is The Perfect Summer Drink
If there is a cocktail that perfectly embodies all this, it is the Spritz !
But Spritz didn't become the iconic summer drink by chance: its success is the result of a perfect balance between taste, freshness, bubbles and a strong, recognizable identity.
Here are 7 reasons why Spritz is the undisputed king of summer aperitif drinks:
- It's light but with character . Bubbles, ice and bitters, the Spritz does what it's supposed to do: it refreshes you with taste without being invasive.
- It goes with everything . Chips, olives, croutons, focaccia, sushi, tapas... Spritz is good with any type of snack!
- It makes a scene . The bright orange, the orange slice, the fizziness of the bubbles… let's face it, the Spritz is an extremely photogenic drink.
- Everyone likes it It's democratic . In the classic version with Aperol, decisive with Campari, refined with Select or in the unusual variations , there is a Spritz for every taste.
- It always works . Aperitif, brunch, picnic, barbecue, traveling with the camper: the Spritz is perfect for a thousand occasions.
- It has a low alcohol content . The classic Aperol Spritz has an alcohol content of around 11°, also perfect in the afternoon or late morning.
- It's easy to make . 3 parts Prosecco, 2 parts Aperol, 1 part seltzer or soda, a few ice cubes and 1 slice of orange to garnish: the Spritz has few ingredients and is simple to make, especially if you have a Sprizzer!
Sprizzer: the machine for perfect cocktails at home, without errors and without stress
Sprizzer is the 100% made in Italy machine designed to make Spritz and many other cocktails automatically, quickly and precisely.
With Sprizzer you can transform every handmade aperitif into a bar experience, wherever you are! It is the ideal choice for those who love to organize summer evenings with a touch of style but without the stress of measurements and a thousand tools.
How does it work? After filling the 3 tanks with the various ingredients, you just need to lower a lever to obtain up to 18-20 cocktails, all perfectly balanced , tasty and always fresh, thanks to the presence of the ice container and the cap.
Furthermore, Sprizzer is very easy to assemble and clean, it can be continuously refilled or partially filled and, above all, you can use it anywhere because it works without the need for electricity or batteries!
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