Originally created in 2005 by bartender Roland Gruber, this Italian spritz cocktail recipe is light, refreshing, and perfect for summer. The base is St-Germain, an elderflower liqueur that can be served on its own or as part of an aperitif or cocktail. Fresh mint highlights the floral flavor of the St-Germain and adds a bright note. Finish the drink with bubbly prosecco, sparkling water, and fresh lime. If you don't have limes on hand, sliced lemons make a great substitute.
Prosecco is considered a dry sparkling wine that has sweet flavor notes of green apple, honeysuckle, and pear. It's a great complement to the acidic, bold flavors of lime and mint. Yet, it's delicate enough that you still taste the floral St-Germain. You can substitute Champagne if you have trouble finding it.
If you like spritz cocktails, consider trying an Aperol Spritz made with Aperol and prosecco, or a Hibiscus Rose Spritz made with homemade syrup. Once you've mastered the technique, try creating your own spritz recipe with prosecco, liqueur, and fresh herbs, fruit, or citrus.
Ingredients
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1 to 2 sprigs fresh mint
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3 to 4 ice cubes
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1 tablespoon (1/2 fl oz) elderflower liqueur (such as St-Germain)
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1/2 cup (4 fl oz) prosecco, chilled
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1 to 2 tablespoons (1/2 to 1 fl oz) sparkling water, chilled
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1 slice fresh lime
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1 mint sprig (optional)
Directions
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Place a sprig of fresh mint in your palm and slap it with your other hand, like a clap, to help release the herb's oils. You can also use a muddler in the glass to crush the mint.
Test Kitchen Tip: Crushing or firmly slapping the mint on the back of your hand before adding to the glass helps to release the oil in the mint and adds more flavor to your cocktail.
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Add the mint sprig and lime to a 10 to 12 ounce glass.
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Top with ice, St-Germain, Prosecco, and sparkling water. Garnish with an additional mint sprig and more lime slices, if desired.
Test Kitchen Tip: To keep your mint looking fresh, store it in a jar filled halfway up with water, like you would fresh cut flowers.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 197 | Calories |
| 0g | Fat |
| 26g | Carbs |
| 1g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 1 | |
| Calories 196.7 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 15.7mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate 25.6g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% |
| Total Sugars 10.1g | |
| Protein 1.2g | 2% |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% |
| Vitamin C 39.5mg | 44% |
| Calcium 67.6mg | 5% |
| Iron 1.6mg | 9% |
| Potassium 241.9mg | 5% |
| Fatty acids, total trans 0g | |
| Vitamin D 0IU | |
| Alanine 0g | |
| Arginine 0g | |
| Ash 0.9g | |
| Aspartic acid 0g | |
| Caffeine 4.5mg | |
| Carotene, alpha 0mcg | |
| Choline, total 12mg | |
| Copper, Cu 0.1mg | |
| Cystine 0g | |
| Energy 822.3kJ | |
| Fluoride, F 322.9mcg | |
| Folate, total 15.7mcg | |
| Glutamic acid 0g | |
| Glycine 0g | |
| Histidine 0g | |
| Isoleucine 0g | |
| Leucine 0g | |
| Lysine 0g | |
| Methionine 0g | |
| Magnesium, Mg 23.7mg | |
| Manganese, Mn 0.2mg | |
| Niacin 0.5mg | |
| Phosphorus, P 48.5mg | |
| Pantothenic acid 0.4mg | |
| Phenylalanine 0g | |
| Phytosterols 0.4mg | |
| Proline 0g | |
| Retinol 0mcg | |
| Selenium, Se 0.7mcg | |
| Serine 0g | |
| Theobromine 0mg | |
| Threonine 0g | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0.3mg | |
| Tryptophan 0g | |
| Tyrosine 0g | |
| Valine 0g | |
| Vitamin A, IU 212.9IU | |
| Vitamin A, RAE 10mcg | |
| Vitamin B-12 0mcg | |
| Vitamin B-6 0.1mg | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 1.3mcg | |
| Water 357g | |
| Zinc, Zn 0.3mg | |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
