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From the Bellini to the Spritz – how these Venice classics became the drinks of summer

The Independent·Susan L Schwartz·25 days ago
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I blame my parents. How could they not fall and fall hard? Venice makes it all so easy, but then, it has had 1,600 years to rehearse. I think I can even go as far as to say the city has been in the hospitality industry from the beginning of its believed founding back in 421AD. One glimpse of it and you will most likely also be seduced, as my parents were on their first trip more than 60 years ago and every return trip since then. Granted, getting to Venice can be a bit involved . In addition to planes, trains and automobiles, there is the added burden of arranging some mode of water transport. Though once you’re here, it’s smooth sailing. From that first step on terra firma, you have entered the museum that is Venice , and the only thing you need to do is walk its calli, sit in its campi or lounge by its canali to get the full effect. Most often, that experience is accompanied by a beverage.…

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