Drink of the Week: Summer Sunshine Spritz
Drink of the Week

Drink of the Week: Summer Sunshine Spritz

Greetings, NowOmaha.com readers! June has arrived, and with it comes the promise of long, sunny days and the joy of summer. As we kick off the first week of June, our Drink of the Week perfectly encapsulates the essence of this vibrant season: the Summer Sunshine Spritz. This sparkling, citrusy cocktail is a delightful way to embrace the warmth and vitality of summer. Let’s explore a bit about spritz cocktails and then dive into how to create the Summer Sunshine Spritz at home.

The spritz—a wine-based cocktail frequently associated with Italy—has a long history dating back to the 19th century. It’s believed to have started when Austrian soldiers, stationed in the Veneto region of Italy, would add water (or “spritzen”) to the local wines to make them more similar to those they were used to drinking back home. Today, a spritz generally refers to a cocktail featuring sparkling wine, a bitter or sweet liqueur, and soda water.

Our Summer Sunshine Spritz takes the classic spritz formula and infuses it with a burst of summer flavors. Bright orange and tangy grapefruit combine with a touch of elderflower liqueur, adding a delicate floral note. The cocktail is topped off with a generous pour of Prosecco and a splash of soda water for a bubbly finish. It’s a refreshing and effervescent cocktail that pairs perfectly with a sunny summer afternoon.

Here’s the recipe for the Summer Sunshine Spritz:

Ingredients:

  • 1 ounce orange liqueur (like Cointreau)
  • 1 ounce elderflower liqueur (like St-Germain)
  • 1 ounce fresh grapefruit juice
  • 3 ounces Prosecco
  • Splash of soda water
  • Grapefruit slice, for garnish
  • Mint sprig, for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Fill a wine glass with ice cubes.
  2. Pour in the orange liqueur, elderflower liqueur, and grapefruit juice.
  3. Top with Prosecco and a splash of soda water.
  4. Gently stir to combine.
  5. Garnish with a slice of grapefruit and a sprig of mint.

Enjoy the light, refreshing flavors of the Summer Sunshine Spritz, and raise a glass to the beginning of a fantastic summer season. Cheers!

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