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Bright Citrus Spritz

A light, bubbly citrus spritz with a soft coral hue and an easy garnish that looks instantly party ready.
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Prep Time:5 minutes
Total Time:5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, New Year's Eve
Keyword: bright citrus spritz, easy NYE drinks, New Year’s Eve cocktail, spritz recipe
Servings: 1 drink

Equipment

  • 1 Coupe glass or flute
  • 1 Jigger
  • 1 Bar spoon (optional)
  • 1 Citrus peeler (optional)

Ingredients

Drink:

  • Ice (optional, for serving in a large wine glass)
  • 2 oz orange aperitif (such as Aperol)
  • 1 oz fresh orange juice (or tangerine juice)
  • 3 oz chilled sparkling wine
  • 1 oz chilled sparkling water

Garnish:

  • Orange twist
  • Grapefruit wheel or orange wheel

Instructions

  • Add aperitif and citrus juice to a chilled glass.
  • Top with sparkling wine and sparkling water.
  • Gently stir once to combine without losing bubbles.
  • Garnish and serve immediately.

Notes:

  • For a lighter drink, use more sparkling water and less sparkling wine. For a more bold drink, add a touch more aperitif.