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Author: Maurizio Maerstrelli

Maurizio Maerstrelli

Maurizio Maestrelli is a writer and journalist on beer, drinks, and bars. His latest book was about speakeasy bars. He has been a judge at international beer competitions and is also a co-founder of Milan Beer Week

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Cocktail Stories, Spirits

The rise of the Spritz empire

by Maurizio Maerstrelli 01/09/2021 0

How a local, long traditional aperitif became a worldwide drink? An Austrian name, a Venetian origin, and with Aperol, a global success. Spritz can be drunk... Read more.

Cocktails, Recipes

French 35

by Maurizio Maerstrelli 01/09/2021 0

His “twist on spritz”, French 35, is a mash-up between spritz and French 75. Aperol and Campari are reduced by heat to concentrate and mix the flavors,... Read more.