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Dirty Spritz

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Aperitivo lemon juice olive brine chilled tonic water in a glass with an olive and lemon garnish
Photograph by Marcus McDonald, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton, Prop Styling by Andrea Bonin

A spritz typically features a bitter liqueur mixed with sparkling wine and/or fizzy water or soda. In this nonalcoholic one, the saltiness and complexity of the olive brine adds depth, while the garnishes contribute visual and aromatic interest. Chill—but don’t freeze—your aperitivo and tonic to keep the ice from diluting too quickly.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    5 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 1

Ingredients

1½ oz. chilled nonalcoholic citrus aperitivo (such as Wilderton)
¾ oz. fresh lemon juice
½ oz. olive brine
3 oz. chilled tonic water
Olives, thyme sprig, and lemon twist (for serving; optional)

Preparation

  1. Combine 1½ oz. chilled nonalcoholic citrus aperitivo, ¾ oz. fresh lemon juice, and ½ oz. olive brine in a collins glass. Fill with ice, top with 3 oz. chilled tonic water, and stir twice. Garnish with olives, thyme sprig, and lemon twist if desired.

TagsCold DrinkBeveragesNonalcoholicCocktailAlcoholBon Appétit

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