Apple & Elderflower Spritz
A classic cocktail with a Mexican spin! Don Julio Blanco Tequila chilled with Sour Cherry Liqueur and Egg White Powder that's shaken and served straight up over a layer of Hibiscus Syrup - fabulous!
Serves:
Ingredients
1.75oz Tanqueray London Dry Gin
0.75oz Pressed Apple Juice
0.75 Elderflower Cordial
0.75oz Soda Water
1.75oz Sparkling Wine
1 Mint Sprig (Garnish)
Equipment
1 Rocks Glass
1 Ice Scoop
1 Jigger
1 Bar Spoon
1 Tongs
method
Build in an ice-filled Rocks glass.
Stir gently to combine.
Garnish with Mint leaves.
Alcohol content
Alcohol content: 26.4g 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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