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National Spritz Day is here: Score these deals today around the country

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Sitting in the office, scrolling social media, and seeing friends live their best lives on an Italian vacation is not a fun way to spend your summer. Thankfully, there is a remedy. Today (Saturday, August 1) just so happens to be National Spritz Day. Sipping on a spritz can help dull the FOMO. Here are some fun facts about the refreshing cocktail, as well as some fun places around the country to get a good deal on one. What is a basic spritz recipe? At its core, a spritz is made of three ingredients: prosecco, a bitter Italian aperitif, and soda water. Remembering the portions of each ingredient is as easy as counting down from three. You mix three parts prosecco, two parts aperitif, and one part soda water. Serve over ice. Who invented the spritz? The spritz wasn’t really invented per se; it evolved. In the 1800s, parts of the Veneto region of northern Italy were under the control of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The visiting soldiers thought Italian wines were too strong, so they dilu

First report: Celebrate National Spritz Day in style at Mon Ami Gabi in Las Vegas — lasvegassun.com, 11d