Haig Club Spritz
Haig Club is served with Sake and Ginger in this spicy, delicious drink.
Serves:
1
Ingredients
25ml Haig Club
15ml Umeshu Sake
10ml Ginger Syrup
100ml Soda
1 Ginger Slice (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 Ginger Slice.
Alcohol content
9.2 g 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.
