Pomegranate Apple Spritz
Pucker up for this tantalizing fusion of flavors! Zacapa No. 23 Rum with Pomegranate Juice, Apple Cider, and Club Soda over ice - it's clean, crisp, and very juicy!
Serves:
Ingredients
1.75oz Zacapa No. 23
2.5oz Pomegranate Juice
1.75oz Apple Cider
0.75oz Soda Water
1 Lemon Wedge (Garnish)
Equipment
1 Highball Glass
1 Ice Scoop
1 Jigger
1 Bar Spoon
1 Tongs
method
Build in an ice-filled Highball glass.
Stir gently to combine.
Garnish with a Lemon wedge.
Alcohol content
Alcohol content: 17.8g 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.
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