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Enjoy National Spritzer Day with these delicious hand-curated cocktails as we inch closer to bidding farewell to summer.
National Spritzer Day has been popular in recent years, but the real sippers have always indulged in a delicious spritzer. It’s the perfect summer drink and we’ve got a list of ways to enjoy it.
You know the drill grab the bar chart, Riedel glassware, and let’s start mixing up some concoctions.
BOSSIP’s National Spritzer Day Drink Guide
Source: M Booth / M Booth
The “3-2-1” Aperol Spritz
Ingredients:
Ice cubes
Aperol
Cinzano Prosecco
Soda Water (served from a siphon or chilled bottle)
Slice of orange
Method: In a stemmed balloon glass full of ice, combine 3 parts of Cinzano Prosecco followed by 2 parts Aperol. Add 1 part or a splash of soda water, stir gently if needed, and garnish with an orange slice. The end result should be a uniform, perfect orange color.
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Lo-Fi Spritz
Ingredients:
2 parts Lo-Fi Gentian Amaro
2 parts sparkling wine
Splash of soda
Grapefruit slice garnish
Method: Build in a white wine glass over ice and garnish with a grapefruit slice.
Source: Amante 1530 / Amante 1530
The Amante Spritz
Ingredients:
2 Parts Amante 1530
3 Parts Prosecco
1 Part High-Quality Soda Water
1 Squeeze of a Lemon Wedge – Drop it in
Method: Combine over ice and enjoy.
Source: ITALICUS Rosolio Di Bergamotto / Italicus Spritz
Italicus Spritz
Ingredients:
2 oz ITALICUS Rosolio Di Bergamotto
4 oz parts Prosecco
3 green olives to garnish
Method: Build in a wine glass over ice. Simply combine one part Italicus with two parts Prosecco or Champagne over ice. Add garnish with three green olives to balance the floral aromas with a touch of saltiness.
Source: Juliette Peach Liqueur / Juliette Peach Liqueur
Little Death
Created by Daintree Rooftop & Lounge
Ingredients:
0.5 oz Juliette Peach Liqueur
1 oz Lo-Fi Gentian Amaro
0.25 oz Ginger Gyrup
0.25 oz Cucumber Syrup
0.5 oz Lemon Juice
Top: Champagne
Method: Fill your glass with ice. Add Juliette Peach Liqueur, Lo-Fi Gentian Amaro, lemon juice, cucumber syrup, and ginger syrup. Gently stir and top with the champagne of choice. Garnish with a cucumber ribbon.
Source: Le Moné / Le Moné
Le Moné Spritz
Ingredients:
1.5oz (or equal parts) Le Moné
1.5oz (or equal parts) Prosecco
Method: Pour equal parts Le Moné with equal parts prosecco over ice. Garnish with green grapes and lemon.
Source: METAXA 7 Stars / Metaxa 7
METAXA 7 Stars “Greek Spritz”
Ingredients:
1.4 oz METAXA 7 Stars
1.4 oz Prosecco or other Sparkling Wine
0.7 oz Splash Tonic
3 dash Peach Bitters or Peach Juice
Method: Pour all ingredients into a glass of ice and stir. Top up with Prosecco and garnish with peach wedge.
