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Culinary Tales: Behind the Bar with Bobo -The Perfect Spritz Recipe

When thinking of mouthwatering cocktails, one of the first places that springs to mind is Italy. Indeed, without a doubt, the northern region of Veneto, which includes Venice, elegant, historic and unforgettably beautiful, has been capturing hearts, and delighting taste buds for centuries. So, when looking for the ideal place to sample the city’s signature beverage, the spritz, what better place is there than our own Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo Nani Venice, one of the city’s central architectural masterpieces? Read on to find out all about the perfect spritz recipe by our own expert barman, Bobo Vukovic, and how Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo Nani Venice can be the perfect backdrop to your search for the ideal aperitivo!

02 Aug 2023 5 min to read

The History of the Spritz

Did you know that around 3,000,000 spritzes are enjoyed every day in Italy alone? The Venetian spritz, known today as a sparkly and bubbly treat to the senses, has quite humble beginnings, to say the least.

Let’s take a step back into history; more specifically, during the 1800s, when Austria dominated over Veneto. Many important figures of the time, such as soldiers, merchants, diplomats and officials of the Lombardo-Venetian kingdom, enjoyed, as the Venetian habit dictated, having a drink or two of wine at the local taverns. But as the alcohol content was much higher than they were used to, they began sprinkling – or, as they say in German, spritzen - some water into the wine. And lo and behold, the legendary spritz was born!

At the beginning, the spritz ingredients were simple but true to tradition, with white or red wine combined with fresh sparkling water. Indeed, the initial recipe was so popular it remained practically unchanged until the 1970s; however, this is when the classic mix leveled up and was turned into the modern bubbly and frothy spritz with prosecco which we all know and love today.

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Restaurateur Bobo Vukovic’s ingredients and spritz recipe

If you are feeling creative yourself, why not give Bobo’s true-to-tradition Aperol Spritz recipe a go? We can guarantee you will be coming back for more!

Ingredients:

90ml Prosecco
60ml Aperol
Splash of soda water
Slice of orange

Spritz Recipe:

Pour the Aperol into a wine glass filled with ice. Add the prosecco and a splash of sparkling water.
Stir the spritz ingredients in the glass gently.
Garnish the cocktail with a fresh slice of orange.

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Our expert, Bobo Vukovic

The barman – or the man of the hour, shall we say - behind the beverage is Bozidar Bobo Vukovic, born in Bosnia and raised in Montenegro. By the time he graduated at the top of his class from a specialized tourism high school, he’d already worked in 20 different hotels and restaurants.

Bobo didn’t limit himself there, though. He went on to achieve a BA in Tourism and Hospitality Management at the Montenegro Tourism School, located in the aptly-named town of Bar in Montenegro. After years of honing his skills in all areas of hospitality, he specialized in Food & Beverage, particularly in sustainable and ethical food and beverage service.

Still not persuaded of his expertize? Bobo then went on to achieve an Erasmus scholarship, moved to Bologna, Italy’s capital of food, before making his way to Venice to work in luxury hospitality. An enthusiastic and passionate professional, Bobo joined Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo Nani Venice in 2022 as a highly valued Restaurant Manager and has made himself an indispensable member of the team.

Bobo brings his energy and passion to every dish he serves and cocktail he prepares. And if you are a little lucky, he might even be the one at the bar personally preparing your spritz!

Our hotel

Our Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo Nani Venice is set in a beautiful, historic building in the Venetian Ghetto and overlooking the Cannaregio Canal, away from the busy crowds of San Marco square but still conveniently near the city center. The hotel features unique frescos, a relaxing garden and, as all the Radisson Collection Hotels, a restaurant which boasts some of the best dishes and flavorful spritzes that Italy has to offer.

If you are a really passionate foodie, why not try out more fine dining in our Southern European restaurants at Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo Touring Club Milan, in Milan, Italy, or at Radisson Collection Hotel, Magdalena Plaza Sevilla, in Seville, Spain? The Milanese risotto and the Spanish Talo de Tomate are our personal recommendations! For more Milanese and international specialties, our 5-star Radisson Collection Hotel, Santa Sofia Milan, features wonderful cocktails and an intriguing fusion of Peruvian and Japanese cuisine.

No matter the time of year you visit, there’ll always be something exciting happening in Venice. Whether it’s the Venice Carnival in February, the Regatta Storica in September or the Venice Biennale from May through November, your stay will be brimming with cultural events. And to make matters a little easier for you, there’s a vaporetto stop on the hotel’s doorstep so getting around Venice and seeing its special sights couldn’t be easier.

So, what are you waiting for? Make your way to Venice, indulge in its history and culture while enjoying a much deserved, relaxing stay at Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo Nani Venice.

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