6 Spritz Recipes to Get You Through Summer
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Let's start with one you've heard of, and may have already tried. A patio staple, the Aperol Spritz is a go-to on summer cocktail menus across the country. Aperol is a vibrant orange flavored aperitif, Campari's more fun cousin. More sweet than bitter, you can adjust this spritz to taste depending on how much of the sugary taste you can handle. Make one of these, and it'll feel like you're on vacation - at least for a little while.
Ingredients:
2 oz. Aperol (add more to taste)
3 oz. prosecco
1 oz. sparkling water
sliced orange for garnish
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Next let's try another light, sweet spritz that's quickly gaining popularity: the Hugo Spritz. Featuring St. Germain (a sweet elderflower liqueur) and muddled mint, it's more herbaceous than citrus-y. It's is a refreshing cocktail that begs to be sipped by the water. Is this Lake Como, or your porch?
Ingredients:
1 sprig mint for muddling
1 oz. St. Germain (or similar elderflower liqueur)
4 oz. prosecco
1 oz. sparkling water
mint and sliced lemon to garnish
Method:
Those sound a little too sweet? If you're a Negroni fan, you probably have Campari in your cabinet. This bitter aperitif is the perfect match for a dry sparkling wine, and is light and refreshing after the addition of sparkling water in a Campari Spritz. Simple, classic, and oh-so-easy to make.
Ingredients:
2 oz. Campari
3 oz. prosecco
1 oz. sparkling water
green olives for garnish
Method:
Want something a little stronger? This recipe comes from Malfy Gin, who makes the beautiful petal pink grapefruit flavored Rosa Gin. The Amalfi Sunset Spritz is perfect for a summer get together and will easily impress guests thanks to it's pretty garnishes - but it'll only take a few moments to pull together.
Ingredients:
1 oz. Malfy Rosa Gin
2 oz. prosecco
2 oz. grapefruit sparkling water
sliced strawberries, orange and thyme for garnish
Method:
This one's a deeper cut, but once you try it you'll be making it every weekend. Known for it's striking blue glass bottle, Italicus is a bergamot and citron scented rosolio (Italian liqueur). It's layered floral and citrus flavor shines in the simple Italicus Spritz. Sip this simple but elegant cocktail on the hottest summer days.
Ingredients:
1 oz. Italicus Rosolio de Bergamotto
3 oz. sparkling water
green olives and sliced grapefruit for garnish
Method:
We couldn't pull this collection together without celebrating one of the ever expanding list of non-alcoholic aperitifs on the market. Just because you're abstaining from alcohol doesn't mean you can't have a complex and refreshing afternoon tipple. Our Sensible Spritz uses Martini's Vibrante, which has a flavor reminiscent of a botanical red vermouth and is highlighted by the addition of fragrant rosemary. Cheers!
Ingredients:
1 oz. Martini Vibrante
3 oz. sparkling water
rosemary to garnish
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