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The Spring Spritz

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As the temperature rises, our cocktails get lighter. Welcome spring with this refreshing spritz that uses Aperol, Campari’s less bitter and potent cousin.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    10 minutes

  • Yield

    Serves 1

Ingredients

2 ounces Aperol
2 ounces sparkling white wine
1 ounce fresh grapefruit juice (preferably ruby red)
Splash of soda water
½ grapefruit wheel (preferably ruby red: for garnish)

Preparation

  1. Fill a wine glass with ice. Add Aperol, sparkling wine, and grapefruit juice. Top off with soda water and garnish with grapefruit wheel.

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