Italian Spritz Bottles: What to Try First
New to Italian spritz bottles? Start with the flavour you already enjoy.
Classic and bright. Green and herbal. Bold and bitter. Citrus-led or alcohol-free. There is no single “right” bottle for every aperitivo—only the right first pour for your taste.
Here is the easy way to choose.
First, what makes a good spritz bottle?
A good aperitivo brings flavour, colour and character to the glass before you add the bubbles.
Some bottles lean bright and citrusy. Others bring more bitterness, herbs or botanicals. Alcohol-free aperitifs create the same grown-up ritual without the alcohol.
Whichever direction you choose, the basic serve stays refreshingly simple:
- Fill a large wine glass with ice.
- Add your chosen aperitif.
- Top with bubbles.
- Finish with a citrus garnish.
No complicated cocktail kit. No ten-step recipe. Just a good bottle, plenty of ice and a reason to slow down before dinner.
For a classic first spritz: Aperitif Spritz
If the classic orange spritz is already your kind of drink, this is the natural place to begin.
Aperitif Spritz Ciemme delivers the bright, familiar aperitivo profile many people expect from their first Italian-style spritz. It is easy to serve, easy to share and right at home during golden hour.
Pour it over ice, add bubbles and finish with orange.
Choose this if you like: bright citrus, an approachable bittersweet finish and a classic-looking spritz.
Best moment: your first aperitivo bottle, casual drinks with friends or a simple pre-dinner pour.
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For something fresh and unexpected: P31 Green Aperitivo
Not every spritz needs to be orange.
P31 Green Aperitivo brings a distinctive green colour and a fresher, more herbal direction to the glass. Made with more than 20 herbs and spices, it offers a modern alternative to the familiar classic spritz.
The colour makes an immediate impression. The flavour gives people another reason to remember it.
Serve it over ice with bubbles and a fresh citrus garnish. Keep the preparation simple and let the bottle do the talking.
Choose this if you like: herbal flavours, fresh aperitifs and bottles that feel a little unexpected.
Best moment: when you want your aperitivo table to look—and taste—different.
For bold bitterness and citrus character: Super Cattivo
Prefer your aperitivo with more bite? Meet Super Cattivo.
These wine-based bitter aperitifs are handcrafted with citrus fruit and botanicals. Depending on the bottle, the flavour may lean towards bitter orange, bergamot or mandarin.
The result is a more distinctive, grown-up pour: bitter, citrus-led and full of character.
Super Cattivo works beautifully over ice, lengthened with tonic or served as a spritz. It is also a smart choice when you want to move beyond the usual aperitivo names.
Choose this if you like: assertive bitterness, aromatic citrus and drinks with a longer finish.
Best moment: slower aperitivo evenings, dinner with friends or anyone who says their drinks are usually too sweet.
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For the ritual without the alcohol: Aperitif Sprizz Zero
Want the ice, bubbles, orange and bittersweet aperitivo flavour without the alcohol? Start here.
Aperitif Sprizz Zero Ciemme is a non-alcoholic aperitif with orange, gentian and rhubarb notes. It brings a bold, bittersweet profile that feels more like an adult aperitivo than a standard soft drink.
Serve it over plenty of ice, add alcohol-free bubbles or soda and garnish with orange.
It is simple, inclusive and easy to keep ready for guests who are not drinking.
Choose this if you like: bittersweet orange flavours and zero-alcohol drinks that still feel made for aperitivo.
Best moment: weeknight spritzes, mixed groups or any table where everyone deserves a proper pour.
Which Italian spritz bottle should you choose?
If you want the short version:
- Start with Aperitif Spritz for a classic, bright and easy first pour.
- Choose P31 Green for something fresh, herbal and visually unexpected.
- Try Super Cattivo when you want bold bitterness and expressive citrus.
- Pick Aperitif Sprizz Zero for a bittersweet, alcohol-free aperitivo.
Still undecided? Do not overthink it.
Choose one familiar bottle and one bottle outside your usual flavour profile. A classic Aperitif Spritz alongside P31 Green creates an easy contrast. Super Cattivo and Aperitif Sprizz Zero give you bold options for guests with different preferences.
That is also the best way to build a mixed aperitivo order: more choice on the table, more flavours to discover and a bottle for every kind of guest.
Build your first Italian spritz selection
A great aperitivo is not about showing off your cocktail skills. It is about having the right bottles cold, bringing out something small to eat and making time for the people around the table.
Start classic, go green, embrace the bitter side or keep it alcohol-free.
Your next favourite spritz is probably one bottle away.
