The non-alcoholic spritz is a mocktail, meaning a fake cocktail (from mock, simulate, fake) as it lacks the alcoholic part. The original spritz is made by creating a skillful mix of seltzer, bitter, and prosecco. In the non-alcoholic spritz tonic water, bitter (naturally non-alcoholic), and orange juice make it a refreshing drink suitable for everyone. Nuts, olives, savory snacks, puff pastry bites, and with the non-alcoholic spritz we’re ready for happy hour!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 6 people
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 3.4 cups orange juice
- 1.7 cups red bitter
- 1.7 cups tonic water
Tools
- 1 Pitcher
- 6 Glasses
- 1 Bar spoon
Steps
Pour the orange juice into the pitcher (you can buy 100% orange juice at the supermarket or squeeze fresh oranges when they are in season), then add the red bitter and finally the tonic water. Stir well from bottom to top with a bar spoon and place the pitcher in the fridge until ready to serve. Alternatively, you can keep all the ingredients in the fridge and prepare the spritz just before serving.
Notes
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Where and how did the spritz originate? It is said to have originated in Veneto in the early 19th century. After their shift, Austrian soldiers were accustomed to enjoying a beer, but in Veneto, it was hard to come by. So they turned their attention to white wine. However, the wine had twice the alcohol content of beer: it was too strong. So the soldiers began to ask for “spritzen” (to spray) by requesting the wine be diluted with sparkling water. At the start of the 20th century, seltzer replaced sparkling water, and in the 1920s, a bit of bitter was added.
