From Milan to Los Angeles, Venice to New York, the spritz Italys bitter and bubbly aperitivo cocktail has become synonymous with a leisurely, convivial golden hour.

But the spritz is more than just an early evening cocktail its a style of drinking. In Spritz, Talia Baiocchi and Leslie Pariseau trace the drinks origins to ancient Rome, uncover its unlikely history and culture, explore the evolution of aperitivo throughout Northern Italy, and document the spritzs revival around the world. From regional classics to modern variations, Spritz includes dozens of recipes from some of Americas most lauded bartenders, a guide to building a spritz bar, and a collection of food recipes for classic Italian snacks to pair alongside.

• Hardcover, 176 pages
• 6 x 8 inches