Spritz Royal Recipe
Strawberry gin / Aperol / cherry / prosecco + grapefruit soda
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Ingredients
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Cocktail base
Sparkling & mixer
Garnish & finishing
Method
Prepare glass & build
- 1
Chill and add ice
Place a large wine glass or highball in the freezer for 5 minutes or fill with ice to chill. Discard chilling ice, then fill the glass halfway with fresh cubed ice (about 1 cup).
- 2
Muddle strawberries (optional)
If using fresh strawberries for brightness, place 2 sliced strawberries in a mixing glass and lightly muddle once or twice to release juices but not completely purée. If using only strawberry syrup, skip this step.
- 3
Combine spirits
Add 1.5 oz gin, 0.75 oz Aperol, 0.5 oz fresh strawberry syrup, and 0.25 oz maraschino cherry liqueur (or cherry syrup) into the mixing glass with the muddled strawberries. Add 4–6 ice cubes to the mixing glass.
- 4
Stir and strain
Stir the mixture for 10–12 seconds to chill and slightly dilute. Strain the liquid into the prepared chilled glass over the fresh ice.
Top and finish
- 5
- 6
Add grapefruit soda
Float or gently pour 1 oz grapefruit soda on top to add a bright, bitter-sweet lift. Do not over-stir to keep effervescence.
- 7
Garnish
Thread a maraschino cherry and a thin grapefruit twist onto a cocktail pick and rest it across the rim. Drop the muddled strawberry slices into the drink for aroma and visual appeal.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately with a short straw. Recommend serving as a signature cocktail at brunch or aperitivo.