Name: Strawberry Spritz
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 oz (30 ml) strawberry syrup; 3 fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced; 3 oz (90 ml) Prosecco; 1 oz (30 ml) soda water; 2 dashes of aromatic bitters (e.g., Angostura bitters); Ice cubes; Strawberry slice or lemon twist, for garnish; Fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional)

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This strawberry spritz is an easily put together cocktail that tastes great and looks amazing as well. It’s a classic spritz with the addition of a strawberry simple syrup and fresh strawberries to make it a both a little more sweet and little more yum!

front view of a strawberry spritz with a sprig of mint on top and a strawberry on the rim of the glass.

The strawberry simple syrup is the secret ingredient in this variation of a classic spritz. This ingredient is exactly as it is described, simple and syrupy. It’s made by mixing water and sugar, and in this case, adding strawberries.

When paired with the classic spritz ingredients like Prosecco, bitters and soda water, this cocktail becomes the perfect summer cocktail.

Ingredients

Here is a rundown of what you will need:

1 oz (30 ml) strawberry syrup: Making your own strawberry simple syrup is easy. Prepare it ahead of time so it has time to cool.
3 fresh strawberries: Add a little texture and flavor.
3 oz (90 ml) Prosecco: Prosecco is what gives the spritz its refreshing, celebratory feel.
1 oz (30 ml) soda water: The soda water adds to the spritz and adds a bit of fizz that keeps the drink refreshing and easy to sip.
2 dashes of aromatic bitters (e.g. Angostura bitters): This helps to balance the sweetness of the strawberries and Prosecco.
Ice cubes
Strawberry slice or lemon twist: For garnish.
Fresh mint leaves: For garnish (optional).

Instructions

In a large glass, add the strawberry syrup and the fresh strawberries.
Gently muddle the strawberries in the syrup until they release their juice and mix well with the syrup.

top down view of a strawberry spritz with chopped strawberries at the bottom of the glass in strawberry simple syrup.

Add 2 dashes of aromatic bitters to the glass and stir gently to combine.

side on view of a strawberry spritz with Prosecco being poured into the glass.

Fill the glass with ice cubes.
Slowly pour the Prosecco over the ice, followed by the soda water.

front view of a strawberry spritz with soda water being poured into the glass.

Give the drink a gentle stir to combine all the flavors.

angle view down of a strawberry spritz with a sprig of mint on top and a strawberry on the rim of the glass.

Garnish with a strawberry slice or a lemon twist and a few fresh mint leaves, if using. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Variations

Swap strawberries for raspberries: Raspberries make a great substitute. You can make a raspberry simple syrup the same way and use that as the base.
Add a strawberry sugar rim: For an extra touch, coat the rim of the glass in a mix of sugar and freeze-dried strawberry powder. Run a lemon or lime wedge along the edge, then dip the glass into a small plate of strawberry sugar.

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