Ciao from Italia, my loves!! Right about now, I’ll be enjoying the beaches of Sicily, soaking up ridiculous amounts of sunshine, and hopefully sipping one these refreshing concoctions… 
While this recipe originates in the north, it’s popular all over Italy, and is a delightful mix of bitter and sweet… sort of how it’s going to feel to leave this magical place in another week.
The Venetian Spritz:
4 ounces Prosecco
A splash of sparkling water
1.5 to 2 ounces Aperol
Orange
Lemon
1 green olive
In a glass over three or four ice cubes, pour the prosecco, a dash of sparkling water and the Aperol, being sure to follow that order lest the Aperol sink to the bottom without mixing. Garnish with a slice of orange, a twist of lemon (or both) and an olive.
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Hope you’re having a great time! Wouldn’t mind sipping on one of those right about now… bottoms up!! xoxo
the best happy hour cocktail ever!
How thoughtful of you to give us this recipe all the way from Italy
Hope you are having an amazing time!
xoxo
-linh
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Yum! Oh yes rub it in! Seriously, hoping you are having a fab time Cassandra!!
xoxo
Karena
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Hope you’re having a lovely time!! Thanks for always sharing such amazing drink recipes!! Can’t wait to try this one:) xo
Lucky you! Hope you’re having fun – can’t wait to try this recipe
Delish! I am so jealous that you are in Italia! Amazing
Oh YUMMMM. So jealous of you right now! Flying back to London today where I have been warned it has been raining for a week and it is in the low 60s. Goodbye summertime…
Kate
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this sounds wonderful and I just adore that old fashion cocktail cart!
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I am so envious! I love the color of the cocktail it’s that perfect peachy-pink that I love.
xx,
Miss B.
ahhh wish I was there too!
what am amazing trip! Thanks for the recipe!
This drink looks amazing! Wish I was sipping cocktails in the sun in Italy!
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enjoy every moment… we will keep the rain here for you… xoxo
I tried it! Delightful! Thanks for the recipe:)
xx-Heather
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That sounds delightful. Perfect for a warm summer day by the pool. Viagge bene!
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