The spritz cocktail originated in 19th-century northern Italy, and the classic recipe with Aperol, prosecco and soda grew in popularity in the 1950s.

The drink was an instant hot-weather classic and remains one each year when temperatures rise. But today, this staple summer sip has evolved into one to keep around as fall approaches. With its flexible 3-2-1 method featuring bubbly, liqueur and club soda, it lets bars play with different flavours and makes the transition into the cosy season easy.