{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65fdb820b5218f001713c89b/680814446623d6861821d63d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Spritz Season: How the Spritz Took Over the World ","description":"<p>This week on <em>The Cocktail Academy Podcast</em>, host Damian Cole takes us on a sun-soaked journey through the sparkling history and modern-day popularity of the <strong>Spritz</strong> — with a spotlight on the iconic <strong>Aperol Spritz</strong>. Fresh off a trip to Lanzarote, Damian reflects on how this low-ABV classic became a go-to drink for sunny afternoons and stylish sipping.</p><p><br></p><p>🧡 <strong>In this episode, we cover:</strong></p><ul><li>The 19th-century Austro-Hungarian origins of the spritz tradition</li><li>How Aperol Spritz went from working-class ritual to global sensation</li><li>The branding brilliance behind Campari Group’s takeover of Aperol</li><li>The modern spritz family: Select, Campari, Hugo, Chinar &amp; more</li><li>The rise of low- and no-alcohol spritz variations</li><li>Easy tips for building a perfect spritz at home (glassware, garnishes &amp; more)</li><li>Why the spritz is more than a cocktail — it’s a lifestyle</li></ul><p><br></p><p>💬 Whether you're a seasoned bartender or home mixologist, you'll find tons of inspiration to stir up your own twist on this refreshing Italian classic.</p><p>🎧 <em>Listen now, mix yourself a spritz, and get ready for aperitivo hour — wherever you are.</em></p><h3><br></h3><h3>🌐 <strong>Follow Damian &amp; The Cocktail Academy:</strong></h3><p>📸 Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/welovecocktails\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@welovecocktails</a></p><p> 🎥 TikTok: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@welovecocktailsx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@welovecocktailsx</a></p><p> Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/welovecocktailsx/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@welovecocktailsx</a></p>","author_name":"Damian Cole"}