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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

FIZZY GOOD


I've been out to dinner at the same restaurant, Felice, three times in the past week. That's unusual for me as I always like to try someplace new, but we had a few last minute get togethers and friends in from out of town and Felice seemed the perfect neighborhood hotspot. With its chic 1960's Dolce Vita vibe, extensive wine list and to die for pasta I would happily eat at Felice any day but it was the Venetian cocktail that I was introduced to here that has me hooked. It's called the "Spritz," a delicious drink made with Aperol, an Italian apertif with hints of bittersweet orange and floral herbs. It's a slightly sweeter cousin to the better known Campari and with it's low alcohol content and refreshing taste, you can enjoy one or two and not feel the effects the next day.  It's my new favorite go-to drink-enjoy!


The Spritz 
3 oz. Prosecco
1 1/2 oz. Aperol
splash of seltzer
The perfect spritz is prepared on the rocks. Add ice, Aperol, Prosecco, a dash of seltzer.  Top it off with a slice of orange-delicious! 
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22 comments:

  1. Splendid SassNovember 9, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    I knew immediately that this would be a favorite when I saw prosecco as an ingredient! Will try this after dinner.
    Thank you for sharing.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  2. quintessenceNovember 9, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Oh this might have to be my new cocktail!! I adore Campari and prosecco and champagne are regulars on my list so this is definitely right up my alley!!

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  3. CDSNovember 9, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Oh that sounds yum! Is it easy to find? xo

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  4. kayce hughesNovember 9, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Looks yummy ... love the label on the bottle.

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  5. JMWNovember 9, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Ooo, sounds refreshingly wonderful!

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  6. HAMPTON HOSTESSNovember 9, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    they just stated inporting it 3 years ago--the company is now owned by Campari so you should be able to find it-cheers!

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  7. Punctuation MarkNovember 9, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    that is a great cocktail... YUM!

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  8. The enchanted homeNovember 9, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Do you know I find my mouth actually craving it just reading about this drink!! Talk about sensory overload!! I must try it....sounds wonderful.

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  9. debra @ 5th and stateNovember 9, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    have never tried aperol but i am all over it!
    debra

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  10. HamptontoesNovember 9, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    I've never tried this neighborhood spot or the cocktail. Both sound like a must. Still going out East? XOXO.

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  11. Party ResourcesNovember 9, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    You had me at Prosecco! xx

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  12. Vannessa@LuxuriaNovember 10, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    Sounds like the perfect "pick-me-up" drink ;-)

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  13. Barbara@HausDesignNovember 10, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    That sounds delicious! The restaurant sounds pretty amazing too...suddenly I'm hungry for a great pasta dinner, with cocktails, and it's only 12:30pm! :)

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  14. Stephanie @ La Dolce VitaNovember 10, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    sounds yummy! thanks for sharing!

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  15. red tickingNovember 10, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    looks yummie... wish i were there to go to dinner with you too! xx

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  16. The Buzz BlogNovember 10, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    And what a perfect color for fall - sounds tasty and perhaps that's why you keep going back to Felice! Hope you're well...
    xxoo

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  17. LilacandgreyNovember 10, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    With the whole MJ thing going on..it kind of reminds me of proprofol! lol I am sure it is good though! Thanks so much for your sweet comment today!

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  18. Reese CarriNovember 10, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    I love this drink, it is so yummy! :)

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  19. designchicNovember 11, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    This sounds so refreshing...can't wait to try!!

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  20. Mona Thompson Providence Ltd.November 11, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Know I would love this...XO, Mona

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  21. Mary Ann PickettNovember 13, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    This is perfect for a light weight like me! Plus I will feel so stylish.

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