Give that spritz cocktail a vibrant makeover with these recipes
Move over Aperol and Hugo, these cocktail recipes are taking over.
From summer soirees to an aperitif, the spritz has become the light, effervescent, and refreshing cocktail. When the bitter orange flavor has been over squeezed, these spritz recipes revitalize the love of the classic beverage.
The spritz cocktail is rather straightforward. Basically, it is a wine cocktail. Usually made with prosecco, the sparkling wine adds a touch of sweetness and brings lively bubbles. The other ingredients tend to be a sparkling water and some bitters.
Aperol Spritz and Hugo Spritz tend to be the more popular options or trending beverages. Whether it is the flavor or the color, people gravitate to them.
This summer it is time to give that spritz a glow-up. These two recipes revitalize the classic yet do not stray too far from the original.
California Spritz
This cocktail recipe has a punch of citrus flavor. Combing orange with passion fruit hits both the sweet and tart. For anyone who craves a taste of bright sunshine inspired flavors, this beverage is a must try.
Ingredients:
1 oz Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin with Californian Orange Citrus
0.75 oz Lemon Juice
1 oz Orange Juice
0.75 oz Passion Fruit Syrup/Puree
2 oz Sparkling Wine
2 oz Soda Water
Orange wheel for garnish
Instructions:
Fill a wine glass with ice cubes
Pour all the ingredients over the ice and stir gently
Garnish with orange wheels
Riunite Lambrusco Spritz (Low-ABV)
From damp months to just appreciating a lower ABV, this spritz cocktail is perfect for long days in the sun. Lambrusco is definitely having a moment. This recipe is a great way to get people to discover that sparkling wine.
Ingredients:
1 part Riunite Lambrusco
1 part Maschio Prosecco DOC
a splash of lemonade or a squeeze of lemon
Method:
Serve the drink over ice and garnish it with a vibrant lemon wheel.
Mary Queen of Spritz
While the spritz cocktail usually is a lighter libation, this particular recipe packs a punch. While the flavors are well-balanced, this beverage is more of a slow sipper with the Aberfeldy as its primary ingredient.
Ingredients:
1 oz ABERFELDY 12
1 oz Noilly Prat Dry
.25 oz St-Germain
2 dashes Peychaud’s
2 dashes Absinthe
Top M&R Prosecco
Method:
Build ingredients (with exception of prosecco) in chilled highball glass over ice. Top with prosecco and stir. Garnish with expressed lemon peel.
Ready to sip on a new version of summer’s favorite cocktail? A new spritz recipe is waiting to be enjoyed.