Italicus Spritz

The Italicus Spritz has a citrusy, floral, effervescent, botanical, refreshing flavor profile. An elegant Italian aperitif cocktail that combines the bergamot and chamomile notes of Italicus liqueur with sparkling Prosecco. This refreshing spritz offers a sophisticated twist on the classic Aperol Spritz with floral and citrus complexity.

A Italicus Spritz requires 4 ingredients: Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto, Prosecco, Soda water, Lemon peel.

A Italicus Spritz takes about 3 minutes to prepare and is considered easy difficulty.

A Italicus Spritz is traditionally served in a wine glass, garnished with Lemon peel twist.

Yes, you can make a mocktail version of the Italicus Spritz by substituting the spirits with non-alcoholic alternatives such as seedlip, non-alcoholic distilled spirits, or flavored syrups and juices that mimic the original flavor profile.

The Italicus Spritz emerged in the late 2010s following the revival of Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto, a liqueur with roots dating back to the 1850s. The original Italicus was created in Turin and became a beloved digestif throughout Northern Italy before disappearing in the mid-20th century. Italian entrepreneur Giuseppe Gallo resurrected the brand in 2016, working with master distiller Silvio Carta to recreate the historic recipe using Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian cedro, chamomile, lavender, and other Mediterranean botanicals. The spritz adaptation naturally followed, as Italian bartenders began incorporating this elegant liqueur into the country's most popular cocktail format. Unlike the bitter intensity of an Aperol Spritz, the Italicus version offers a more nuanced drinking experience, reflecting the modern Italian aperitivo scene's evolution toward premium ingredients and sophisticated flavors. The cocktail gained international recognition as craft cocktail culture embraced Italian liqueurs beyond the standard suspects.