Lambrusco Spritz

Name: Lambrusco Spritz
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 oz Lambrusco wine; 1 oz Amaro, (such as St. Agrestis or Cynar); 1 oz orange juice; 1 oz sparkling water, (or to taste); 1 orange wedge, (for serving); 1-3 Amarena cherries, (for serving (optional: string them through a short skewer))

10 MINPrep Time

1Servings

(1)

by Giada De Laurentiis

Beginner

Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

You must be signed in as a member to print this content

An Aperol spritz is a decidedly warm weather drink, and in this cocktail, the Prosecco and Aperol are replaced with sparkling Lambrusco wine and a touch of Amaro.

Amaro is an Italian bitter liqueur, and it's so rich with deep flavors from herbs and flowers. It gives this cocktail some great depth, and both the flavor and the color feels like a perfect match for a transitional drink between summer and fall.

Lambrusco Spritz

Lambrusco Spritz

Prep Time

10 minutes

Ingredients

3 oz Lambrusco wine
1 oz Amaro, (such as St. Agrestis or Cynar)
1 oz orange juice
1 oz sparkling water, (or to taste)
1 orange wedge, (for serving)
1-3 Amarena cherries, (for serving (optional: string them through a short skewer))

Instructions

In a cocktail glass filled with ice, add the Lambrusco wine, Amaro, and orange juice. Run the peel of the orange slice around the glass, then drop it in. Top with the sparkling water and stir gently to combine. Add the Amarena cherries to garnish.

Nutrition

per serving: Calories; 218

Amount/Serving % Daily Value

Carbs: 18 grams
Protein: 1 grams
Fat: 1 grams
Saturated Fat: 1 grams
Sodium: 5 milligrams
Fiber: 1 grams
Sugar: 7 grams
Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams

2 comments

Maria Martine - Jun 09

★★★★★

★★★★★

I absolutely love this drink. However, I notice there is a red and white Lambrusco, and the Amaro is a dark brown. My drink comes out much darker than the one in the picture. Am I choosing the wrong Lambrusco and Amaro??
Janet Milner - Jun 09

This is a very good drink and one of my new favorites!