[alcoholic beverage] The Spritz (German: `splash` / `sparkling`, also called Spritz Veneziano or just Veneziano) is a wine-based cocktail commonly served as an aperitif in Northeast Italy. The drink is prepared with prosecco wine, a dash of some bitter liqueur such as Aperol, Campari, Cynar, or, especially in Venice, with Select. The glass ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spritz_(alcoholic_beverage)