Marine Drive Spritz Recipe

Time8m

Serves1

Make Marine Drive Spritz Recipe in just 8m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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1
Chill glass
Place a large wine glass or stemmed spritz glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes, or fill it with ice and cold water while you gather ingredients to ensure the drink stays cold.
2
If you used ice and water to chill, empty the glass but leave the glass cold.

3
Add ice
Fill the chilled glass about two-thirds full with fresh ice cubes.
4
Measure and pour liqueur
Pour 1 fl oz of your chosen aperitif liqueur (Aperol or similar) over the ice. This provides the bitter-sweet, colorful backbone of the spritz.
5
Add sparkling wine
Slowly pour 3 fl oz of chilled Prosecco (or dry sparkling wine) into the glass. Pour gently to preserve bubbles and to allow mixing rather than vigorous stirring.
6
Top with soda
Add 1 fl oz of chilled dry sparkling water (club soda) to lengthen the drink and lighten the sweetness. If you prefer a drier spritz, reduce to 0.5 fl oz; for a lighter spritz increase to 1.5 fl oz.
7
Optional bitters
If using, add 1 dash of orange bitters to deepen citrus aromatics. This is optional but recommended for more complexity.

8
Stir gently
Using a bar spoon or the back of a spoon, gently stir the drink once or twice to integrate ingredients without knocking out carbonation.
9
Add citrus and herb garnish
Float one fresh orange wheel on top of the spritz. Add a lemon twist on the rim if desired. Tuck a fresh basil leaf or a small rosemary sprig alongside the orange wheel for an aromatic, coastal note.
10
Serve immediately while chilled and effervescent.