Our Famous Spritzer Bar Recipe

Prepare glass

Select a large wine glass or tulip spritz glass. Fill the glass about three-quarters full with large ice cubes to chill and maintain effervescence.

Measure liqueur

Pour 3 tablespoons (about 45 ml) of your chosen base liqueur (Aperol, apricot, elderflower, limoncello, or peach) over the ice into the glass.

Add sparkling wine

Slowly pour 150 ml of chilled Italian sparkling wine (Prosecco or similar) into the glass at a slight angle to preserve bubbles. Pour gently to avoid overflowing.

Adjust with soda (optional)

If you prefer a lighter spritz, top with up to 30 ml soda water. Add it slowly and stir gently once with a bar spoon — one smooth turn — to combine without flattening the bubbles.

Garnish the spritz by resting one dried apple slice on the rim or floating it on top of the drink. If using, add a fresh citrus twist (orange for Aperol or peach; lemon for limoncello) tucked on the rim or dropped into the glass for aroma.

Serve immediately with a short straw or cocktail pick. Note: keep the spritzer cold and consume promptly to enjoy the sparkling character.

Make a small pitcher

For a small pitcher (4 servings): multiply the liqueur by 4 (12 tbs / ~180 ml) and the sparkling wine by 4 (600 ml). Combine liqueur and sparkling wine gently in a chilled pitcher. Do not add ice to the pitcher—place ice in individual glasses and pour. Add soda water to taste per glass and garnish each with a dried apple slice.