Bramble Spritz

Tanqueray is mixed with Sweet Blackberry, Bitter Lemon and Dry Sparkling Wine in this delicious bramble twist.

Serves:

Ingredients

0.75oz Tanqueray London Dry Gin

0.75oz Crème de Mure

2.5oz Bitter Lemon

2.5oz Sparkling Wine

1 Lemon Wedge (Garnish)

1 Blackberry (Garnish)

Equipment

1 Wine Glass

1 Ice Scoop

1 Jigger

1 Cocktail Shaker

1 Hawthorne Strainer

1 Fine Strainer

1 Tongs

method

Shake all the liquid ingredients with ice.
Strain into a Wine glass.
Top up with Champagne.
Garnish with a Lemon wedge and Blackberry.

Alcohol content:

22.9g per serve

Interesting Facts

Whilst an exact recipe for the Spritz is difficult to ascertain, bartenders often gave recipes using words like ‘Splash of’ as opposed to quantities. This was considered the norm for the original Spritz to be equal parts wine and carbonated water.

History of the Drink

The Spritz is a beverage that has its roots in Venice and is named after the German verb ‘Spritzen’, which means to spray or splash. According to the history, Austrian soldiers who were stationed in Venice created the drink by adding soda water to the local wines. By using various liqueurs, you can make practically endless varieties of the Spritz.