Nothing complements a fine meal than a wonderful spritz cocktail. Served as an Italian apertivo (called aperitif in France) — a drink that you can have before a meal — it helps rev up and stimulate the appetite for the main course. It also makes for a great after meal drink, aiding with your digestion.
In Spritz by Talia Baiocchi and Leslie Pariseau, you can learn more about the history of the aperitivo cocktail. It chronicles how this interesting drink first originated in ancient Rome and then went on a cultural evolution making its way through Italy, Los Angeles and New York. The book also allows you expand your drink menu with 50 cocktail recipes from lauded American bartenders, as well as delicious Italian recipes that can make wonderful snacks to pair with this bubbly aperitivo cocktail.