Greek Spritz Recipe

Combine

Chill a stemmed wine glass or large rocks glass by filling it with ice and setting aside. In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz dry gin, 0.5 oz dry vermouth, 0.5 oz ouzo, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.25 oz simple syrup.

Shake

Fill the shaker with ice, cap it, and shake briskly for 10–12 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels cold.

Prepare Glass

Discard the ice used to chill the glass and add 3–4 large fresh ice cubes to the glass.

Strain & Top

Double-strain the shaken cocktail into the prepared glass over the fresh ice. Top with ~2 oz club soda (adjust to taste) poured gently to preserve effervescence.

Garnish

Express a lemon twist over the drink to release oils, rub the peel on the rim if desired, and drop it in. Add a mint sprig for aroma and, if you like a savory Greek note, skewer and rest a Greek-style olive on the rim or drop into the drink.

Serve

Give the drink a gentle stir once or twice to integrate the soda without flattening it. Serve immediately while fizzy.