Cafe Spritz

Boxes and Booze

Jul 4

It’s always polite to bring a bottle of something nice to a housewarming reception. But since this is Pluredro’s House, it would be impolite to offer the usual type of beverage we tend to celebrate with here at Boxes and Booze. Not everyone imbibes, after all. As it happens, Juno and Yukari’s favorite drink is coffee, and I can appreciate that - I also love coffee. It’s summer here in the northern hemisphere, and it’s hot out! Perfect weather for an iced coffee – or better yet, a Café Spritz.

The spritz is a ubiquitous cocktail made with wine and sparkling water. It can be traced back to Italy in the 1800s, and is still enjoyed today all over the world. Common modern expressions are often made with the additional of an aperitif, such as Campari, or Aperol, or elderflower, as in the increasingly popular Hugo Spritz. The coffee spritz has its origins in the Espresso and Tonic, a drink popularized by Charles Nystrand and Anne Lunell when they opened their Swedish coffee bar in 2007. Coffee and tonic is a wonderfully refreshing way to enjoy an iced coffee, and little added touches can make it into an elegant, “free-spirited” highball. At Pluredro, it’s the house cocktail – cheers!