Crisp, refreshing, and unfussy, the spritz represents summer in a glass. It can also provide a solid foundation for bringing classic drinks into modern times. At Bellwether Bar in Portland, Oregon, the #87 cocktail integrates sparkling wine into the framework of the Chrysanthemum, a semi-obscure classic combining dry vermouth, Bénédictine, and absinthe. The inclusion of bubbles adds the effervescent pop of a spritz, while the wine's acidity also dials back the original drink’s sweetness.