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Spritz

Italy's Most Iconic Aperitivo Cocktail, with Recipes

Talia Baiocchi Leslie Pariseau Editors of PUNCH

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English
Ten Speed Press
15 March 2016
"Shedding its frivolous, girly image from the 80s, spritz has returned as a legitimate cocktail choice for before and after dinner, popping up on cocktail lists in trendy bars and restaurants across the country. Talia Baiochhi and Leslie Pariseau, editors of Punch, explore the popular drink's Greek and Italian roots, diving into spritz's colorful history and modern revival, with essays on Italy's ""spritz trail"" and the current rise of spritz culture, both in Europe and stateside. Drink recipes will cover classic recipes as well as contemporary interpretations, with well-known bartenders contributing throughout. With photographs by Dylan + Jeni and smart, modern illustrations, Spritz will appeal to the cocktail geek in everyone.

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 becomesynonymous with a leisurely, convivial golden hour. But thespritz is more than just an early evening cocktail-it's a styleof drinking. In Spritz, Talia Baiocchi and Leslie Pariseau tracethe drink's origins to ancient Rome, uncover its unlikely historyand culture, explore the evolution of aperitivo throughoutNorthern Italy, and document the spritz's revival aroundthe world. From regional classics to modern variations,Spritz includes dozens of recipes from some of America'smost lauded bartenders, a guide to building a spritz bar,and a collection of food recipes for classic Italiansnacks to pair alongside."

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Imprint:   Ten Speed Press
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 210mm,  Width: 147mm,  Spine: 20mm
Weight:   442g
ISBN:   9781607748854
ISBN 10:   1607748851
Pages:   176
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

TALIA BAIOCCHI is the editor-in-chief of Punch and the author of Sherry. She was the first-ever wine editor at Eater, a former columnist at Wine Spectator, and has written for the San Francisco Chronicle, Decanter, and Wine & Spirits. LESLIE PARISEAU is the deputy editor of Punch. She has written about food, drinks, and people for GQ, Esquire, and Saveur.

Reviews for Spritz: Italy's Most Iconic Aperitivo Cocktail, with Recipes

2017 JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION BOOK AWARD NOMINEE: BEVERAGE Some of the most pleasant hours I've ever spent have involved sipping spritzes, nibbling from little bowls of olives or potato chips or whatnot, and watching the life of whatever Italian town I'm in go by as the waiter lazily circles around to see if I'd like another. Spritz is the perfect introduction to that unique culture. --David Wondrich, author of Imbibe! and Punch These brilliantly illustrated pages deliver a supremely approachable account of the spritz while unveiling the deeper meaning of the drink--one that flows far beyond its flirty fizz. Spritz offers a beautifully rendered portrait of an iconic cocktail, an indispensable guide for channeling the spirit of Italian cocktail culture at home, and a drop-dead gorgeous visual experience. --Katie Parla, co-author of Tasting Rome The ... book is compact (it would live nicely atop a crowded bar cart), beautifully illustrated, and filled with anecdotes and recipes for classic takes as well as more modern iterations from top bartenders. - Vanity Fair Talia Baiocchi and Leslie Pariseau's extensively researched history of the cocktail comes with enough spritz spins to make it through every beautiful day of the year, plus recipes for the food to match with them, like mondechili, the country-style meatballs found in northern Italy. - Saveur .. . the authors make an excellent case for the chic, Italian-style cocktail--bubbly, low in alcohol, and with an edge of bitterness, it's ideal for sipping in the golden hour before dinner. - Bloomberg The beautiful tome explores the history of the classic cocktail and provides 50 different recipes for drinks and snacks to try at home. Each recipes sits beside a full color photograph and elegantly chosen typography. - Mental Floss Talia Baiocchi and Leslie Pariseau 's Spritz: Italy's Most Iconic Aperitivo Cocktail, With Recipes is a compact volume that touches deftly on drink history and throws in a dash of travelogue. But it is built around the recipes, which suggest that with just a few building blocks ingenuity can flow and flavors blossom. - Wall Street Journal This saucy beauty of a book manages to capture the easy chic of modern Italian life and the delicious simplicity of spritzing. - Food Republic Beautifully designed, small enough to slip into a tiny tote bag, and full of 50 recipes for both drinks and snacks to nibble on while sipping, this book is as refreshing as its namesake drink: Italy's iconic spritz. - Saveur .. . smart, fun to read and look at and unquestionably approachable. - New York Observer Some of the most pleasant hours I've ever spent have involved sipping spritzes, nibbling from little bowls of olives or potato chips or whatnot, and watching the life of whatever Italian town I'm in go by as the waiter lazily circles around to see if I'd like another. Spritz is the perfect introduction to that unique culture. --David Wondrich, author of Imbibe! and Punch These brilliantly illustrated pages deliver a supremely approachable account of the spritz while unveiling the deeper meaning of the drink--one that flows far beyond its flirty fizz. Spritz offers a beautifully rendered portrait of an iconic cocktail, an indispensable guide for channeling the spirit of Italian cocktail culture at home, and a drop-dead gorgeous visual experience. --Katie Parla, co-author of Tasting Rome The ... book is compact (it would live nicely atop a crowded bar cart), beautifully illustrated, and filled with anecdotes and recipes for classic takes as well as more modern iterations from top bartenders. - Vanity Fair Talia Baiocchi and Leslie Pariseau's extensively researched history of the cocktail comes with enough spritz spins to make it through every beautiful day of the year, plus recipes for the food to match with them, like mondechili, the country-style meatballs found in northern Italy. - Saveur .. . the authors make an excellent case for the chic, Italian-style cocktail--bubbly, low in alcohol, and with an edge of bitterness, it's ideal for sipping in the golden hour before dinner. - Bloomberg The beautiful tome explores the history of the classic cocktail and provides 50 different recipes for drinks and snacks to try at home. Each recipes sits beside a full color photograph and elegantly chosen typography. - Mental Floss Talia Baiocchi and Leslie Pariseau 's Spritz: Italy's Most Iconic Aperitivo Cocktail, With Recipes is a compact volume that touches deftly on drink history and throws in a dash of travelogue. But it is built around the recipes, which suggest that with just a few building blocks ingenuity can flow and flavors blossom. - Wall Street Journal This saucy beauty of a book manages to capture the easy chic of modern Italian life and the delicious simplicity of spritzing. - Food Republic Beautifully designed, small enough to slip into a tiny tote bag, and full of 50 recipes for both drinks and snacks to nibble on while sipping, this book is as refreshing as its namesake drink: Italy's iconic spritz. - Saveur .. . smart, fun to read and look at and unquestionably approachable. - New York Observer Some of the most pleasant hours I ve ever spent have involved sipping spritzes, nibbling from little bowls of olives or potato chips or whatnot, and watching the life of whatever Italian town I m in go by as the waiter lazily circles around to see if I d like another. Spritz is the perfect introduction to that unique culture. David Wondrich, author of Imbibe! and Punch These brilliantly illustrated pages deliver a supremelyapproachable account of the spritz while unveiling the deepermeaning of the drink one that flows far beyond its flirtyfizz. Spritz offers a beautifully rendered portrait of an iconiccocktail, an indispensable guide for channeling the spirit ofItalian cocktail culture at home, and a drop-dead gorgeousvisual experience. Katie Parla, co-author of Tasting Rome The book is compact (it would live nicely atop a crowded bar cart), beautifully illustrated, and filled with anecdotes and recipes for classic takes as well as more modern iterations from top bartenders. Vanity Fair Talia Baiocchi and Leslie Pariseau's extensively researched history of the cocktail comes with enough spritz spins to make it through every beautiful day of the year, plus recipes for the food to match with them, likemondechili, the country-style meatballs found in northern Italy. Saveur the authors make an excellent case for the chic, Italian-style cocktail bubbly, low in alcohol, and with an edge of bitterness, it's ideal forsipping in thegolden hour before dinner. Bloomberg The beautiful tome explores the history of the classic cocktail and provides 50 different recipes for drinks and snacks to try at home. Each recipes sits beside a full color photograph and elegantly chosen typography. Mental Floss Talia Baiocchi and Leslie Pariseau s Spritz: Italy s Most Iconic Aperitivo Cocktail, With Recipes is a compact volume that touches deftly on drink history and throws in a dash of travelogue. But it is built around the recipes, which suggest that with just a few building blocks ingenuity can flow and flavors blossom. Wall Street Journal This saucy beauty of a book manages to capture the easy chic of modern Italian life and the delicious simplicity of spritzing. Food Republic Beautifully designed, small enough to slip into a tiny tote bag, and full of 50 recipes for both drinks and snacks to nibble on while sipping, this book is as refreshing as its namesake drink: Italy s iconic spritz. Saveur .. .smart, fun to read and look at and unquestionably approachable. New York Observer


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