Warm weather means lazy afternoons spent sitting out underneath the sun enjoying a slightly slower pace and indulging in life's little pleasures. One of those pleasures has to be sipping on a good spritz—the fizzy, slightly bitter, low alcohol cocktail that's come to represent the good life. The drink's origins trace back to ancient Rome, but over the last decade or so Italy's iconic spritz has become something of a phenomenon. And for good reason. It's a nimble drink that can be tinkered with in any number of ways and always comes out refreshing and satisfying. Light and bubbly, it signals a shift in time and perspective. The perfect end to a shitty workday. An equally perfect start to a great evening. The OG of this iconic aperitivo is the Aperol spritz—the Italian citrus and rhubarb liqueur topped with Prosecco and a splash of soda. As you'll see, there's no wrong way to spritz—it's more art than science—but the ability to craft a great spritz is a skill every man should master.