What Is a Select Spritz?
Before Aperol dominated globally, Venice had its original spritz: Select Aperitivo.
This is the true Venetian-style spritz, offering the perfect middle ground between Aperol’s sweetness and Campari’s bitterness.
The Classic Select Spritz Ratio
- 3 parts Prosecco
- 2 parts Select Aperitivo
- 1 part soda water
This is widely considered the original spritz formula.
Ingredients
- 75–90ml Prosecco
- 50–60ml Select Aperitivo
- 25–30ml soda water
- Ice
- Green olive (traditional garnish)
How to Make It
- Fill a large wine glass with ice
- Add Prosecco
- Pour in Select
- Top with soda water
- Stir gently
- Garnish with a green olive
Why the Olive Matters
Unlike Aperol or Campari, the Select Spritz is traditionally served with an olive, not an orange.
This adds a subtle savoury note that elevates the drink.
Taste Profile
- Balanced bitterness
- Light sweetness
- Slight herbal complexity
- Savoury edge (from olive)
Why It’s Making a Comeback
Select is gaining popularity again because it hits the “Goldilocks zone”:
- Not too sweet
- Not too bitter
- More authentic
Spritzometer Verdict
Best for: Cocktail enthusiasts, authenticity seekers
Difficulty: Easy
Balance: Perfectly balanced
This content has been generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI).
