Venice Spritz Class: How To Make the Favorite Aperitivo of Italy

About this tour

Spend an hour in Venice learning to build a proper Spritz from the ground up. You'll discover how this aperitivo became a Venetian institution, taste a bartender's version, then mix your own using their guidance and selection of spirits and modifiers. Cicchetti arrives alongside, and you'll bottle what you've made to take home—a drinkable reminder of the afternoon.

Highlights

• Craft your own Spritz under professional bartender supervision
• Sample cicchetti paired with expertly made versions
• Bottle your creation as an edible souvenir
• Explore the Spritz's evolution from Austrian to Venetian staple
• Choose from quality spirits and regional ingredients
• One hour in central Venice's bar culture

What to expect

You'll arrive at a working bar in Venice where a bartender walks you through the Spritz's origins and why the ratio matters. After tasting their house version alongside small bites, you'll move behind the counter. They'll show you their spirit selection and modifiers, help you balance your pour, and let you build two or three variations until you nail one you want to keep. The whole thing stays social and hands-on rather than lecture-based.

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