Aug 13, 2023
This refreshing and bitter-sweet cocktail made with amaro, a type of Italian herbal liqueur, is typically served as an aperitif. It’s a variation of the classic spritz cocktail that originated in northeastern Italy, and it is the welcome drink we offer guests on Sunday nights to kick off our Neapolitan Pizza Dinner Parties.
Our liqueur of choice is Amaro Nonino, produced by the Nonino family, a well-known distilling family based in Friuli, Italy. It is smooth and less intensely bitter compared to some other amaros. The Nonino family has been producing grappa (a type of Italian brandy) and other spirits since the late 19th century, and their amaro is famous for its unique flavor profile–made from a blend of macerated herbs, roots, and spices, which are infused into a grape distillate. Their amaro is so beautifully balanced some drink it on the rocks with a twist of lemon and a sprig of rosemary as a digestif.
It’s a delightful and sophisticated cocktail choice, and this recipe veers away from the classic spritz recipe slightly to give this cocktail extra brightness.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Yield: Makes 1
2 ounces Amaro
3 ounces Prosecco
1 ounce soda water
Splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice
Lemon or orange slice or twist, for garnish
Fill a large wine glass or a highball glass with ice cubes.
Pour in the amaro over the ice.
Add the Prosecco.
Top off with soda water, and a splash of lemon juice.
Stir gently to mix the ingredients.
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