The Modern Bar Cart Podcast Episode 158 - Fizz vs. Spritz
Aug 7, 2020
Explore the origins and differences between Fizz and Spritz cocktails, from historical recipes to the evolution of iconic drinks like the Aperol Spritz. Dive into the world of refreshing beverages, mocktail recipes, and engage with the Modern Bar Cart community for a lively discussion.
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Defining the Fizz Category
- A fizz cocktail is composed of a spirit, citrus, sugar, carbonated water, and optionally egg components.
- It includes distinct preparations such as shaking if eggs are used and specific carbonation types for texture.
Understanding Spritz Drinks
- Spritz is older but gained prominence with Aperol in mid-20th century and involves light booziness, bitterness, sweetness, and bubbles.
- Spritz cocktails typically include wine or fortified wine and are gently stirred, not shaken, unlike fizzes.
How to Make Aperol Spritz
- Make an Aperol spritz with 3 parts Prosecco, 2 parts Aperol, 1 part soda water.
- Build in a wine glass over ice, add ingredients by volume, stir gently, and garnish with orange.