Lohi Spritz Recipe

Cocktail

1. 1

   Prepare glass

   Chill a large wine glass or Collins glass by filling with ice and setting aside while assembling the cocktail. If preferred, pre-chill glass in refrigerator.

2. 2

   Build base

   Discard the ice from the chilled serving glass. In a mixing glass or shaker filled with fresh ice, combine 1.5 oz New Amsterdam Gin, 0.75 oz Aperol, 0.5 oz St-Germain (elderflower liqueur), 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz ginger syrup.

3. 3

   Stir and chill

   Stir the mixture gently for 15–20 seconds (or shake briefly if you prefer a slightly more aerated texture) until the outside of the mixing vessel becomes cold. This properly chills and dilutes the base.

4. 4

   Strain over fresh ice

   Fill the chilled serving glass halfway with fresh ice (about 3/4 cup). Strain the mixed base into the glass over the ice.

5. 5

   Top with bubbles

   Carefully top the cocktail with 2 oz chilled sparkling wine or Prosecco. If you want a slightly longer, lighter spritz, add up to 1 oz club soda on top. Do not stir vigorously; a gentle swirl or a single gentle stir is enough to integrate.

6. 6

   Garnish and finish

   Express a lemon twist over the drink to release oils, then drop the twist into the glass. Optionally thread a small piece of candied or thinly sliced fresh ginger onto a pick and rest it on the rim or float it in the cocktail for aroma and presentation.

7. 7

   Serve

   Serve immediately while the sparkling wine is effervescent. Suggestion: pair with light bar snacks or citrus-forward dishes.