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3-2-1… Spritz! – Unlocking the Secret Formula Behind Italy’s Most Refreshing Cocktails 6/19/26
Friday June 19 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
The Intoxicating Professor is back…and this time, she’s shaking up summer.
Join Heather McKechney for a sparkling deep-dive into Italy’s most iconic low-ABV cocktail. Long before Aperol took over Instagram, the spritz was a Venetian ritual, born from Austrian soldiers, bitter botanicals, and the golden hour magic of aperitivo culture. Now it’s your turn to understand what makes it so irresistible!
The secret? Three ingredients. Two parts. One perfect sip.
Heather will walk you through the elegant 3-2-1 formula (sparkling wine, aperitivo, soda) and the surprisingly fascinating science behind bitterness, carbonation, and why these drinks are so impossibly refreshing. You’ll also get the cultural backstory, because every great cocktail has a great story.
Then comes the fun part. Taste three distinctive variations that go well beyond the expected:
🍋 Amalfi Spritz: bright citrus and coastal elegance
🍷 Venetian Spritz: a nod to tradition with a bitter backbone
🌿 Grapefruit Spritz: a modern twist built on balance and aromatics
Each pour comes paired with a delightful nosh plate crafted by NYK Resident Chef Pamela Cecere, plus you’ll leave with recipes to recreate the magic at home.
Perfect for cocktail lovers, curious sippers, and anyone ready to bring a little Italian aperitivo magic to the Finger Lakes.

Details
- Date:
- Friday June 19
- Time:
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6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Cost:
- $59.00
- Event Category:
- Beverage Classes
- Event Tags:
- soldout
Venue
- Wine Spectator Theater @ New York Kitchen
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800 South Main Street
Canandaigua, NY 14424 United States + Google Map - Phone
- (585) 394-7070