The Spaghett: Cheap, Cheerful, and Trending

The Spaghett is a traditionally a simple mix of Miller High Life and Aperol which has gone from dive-bar hack to viral summer cocktail embodying budget-friendly fun. Its meteoric rise (up over 1,000% since 2022) shows how drinkers are trading $15 spritzes for playful, low-ABV alternatives. And bartenders are putting their own spin on the trend: at Uncle Leo’s in Cincinnati, the Step Bro Mike upgrades the Spaghett with See the Elephant Amaro, Cynar, lemon juice, and Peychaud’s bitters, blending Italian intrigue with neighborhood charm. Whether you call it a “hobo Negroni” or the “NASCAR spritz,” this cocktail phenomenon is rewriting how we think about value, culture, and curiosity in every glass.