Cherry Spritz

This cherry spritz is a simple, bright and bubbly drink. It’s great to serve for a group for when you pop open a bottle of bubbles.

A spritz typically combines sparkling wine , a liqueur, and soda water to create a light, bubbly, and refreshing drink. The classic ratio is roughly 1 part soda water, 2 parts liqueur and 3 parts sparkling wine. Because the cherry liqueur I used is quite sweet without any bitterness or tang to cut through, I’ve switched to using just 1 part liqueur and have increased the soda water to 2 parts. I add a little fresh lemon juice to it as well to balance it.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• Effortless. It’s really simple but the bright cherry liqueur adds awesome color.
• Bright and refreshing. The cherry liqueur and lemon juice add a perfect tangy-sweet balance.
• Customizable garnishes: Make it your own with cherries, mint, or rosemary. I like the color contrast of a green herb with the red cocktail.

Method:

1. In a large wine glass or spritz glass, add ice, the cherry liqueur and fresh lemon juice.
2. Pour in the chilled prosecco and soda water. Stir gently to combine.

1. Add fresh cherries and a sprig of mint or rosemary.
2. Serve immediately while it’s cold and bubbly.

Variations:

• Alcohol-free. Swap the cherry liqueur for cherry juice and use non-alcoholic sparkling wine or soda in place of Prosecco.

Tips for the Perfect Cherry Spritz:

• Always use chilled Prosecco and soda water to keep the drink crisp.
• Gently stir to preserve the bubbles.

More spritz recipes

• Hugo Spritz Recipe
• Strawberry Spritz
• Strawberry Aperol Spritz

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