Have you ever had a cocktail that was just so good that you couldn’t stop thinking about it? Well, this is the one that has had a hold on me. I recently visited a local hotel in DC called Yours Truly where I ordered the Lil Fizzle cocktail. The ingredients in the cocktail were grapefruit, Italicus bergamotto, red bitters, and Prosecco so I knew I would enjoy it. Not only did I enjoy it, but I also loved it some much that I came home and ordered a bottle of Italicus Liqueur and tried to recreate the recipe as best as I could. My Bergamot & Grapefruit Spritz is pretty spot on and has been a weekly treat for me after work.
The Bergamot & Grapefruit Spritz is a low alcohol cocktail so this would be perfect for casual hosting or as a pre-dinner cocktail. This drink can also be made in advance and batched if preparing for a larger guest list. To do this, mix everything except for the ice and prosecco and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to pour. Then all you have to do is add ice to your glasses, pour the cocktail mix, then top each glass with prosecco.
Ingredients
Grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed or store-bought is fine
Campari is an Italian alcoholic liqueur and it is considered an apéritif. It is a bitter that is obtained from the infusion of herbs and fruit in alcohol and water.
Italicus is an Italian liqueur is made with rose petals and bergamot from the Calabrian region and Cedro from Sicilia. The tasting notes are fresh tones of ripe citrus fruits balanced with light, bitter, floral spice.
Cava or Prosecco
How to make a Bergamot & Grapefruit Spritz
Add the grapefruit juice, Campari, Italicus Liqueur, and ice to a mixing glass, then stir until chilled. Pour the cocktail into a wine glass over lots of ice. Top with chilled Cava or Prosecco and enjoy.
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Bergamot & Grapefruit Spritz
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 3 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Stirred
Description
A refreshing citrus cocktail made with grapefruit juice, Italicus liqueur, Campari, and dry sparkling wine.
Ingredients
- 1 oz Grapefruit juice
- 1/4 oz Campari
- 1 oz Italicus Liqueur
- Ice
- Cava or Prosecco, chilled
- Grapefruit slice for garnish
Instructions
- Add the grapefruit juice, Campari, Italicus Liqueur, and ice to a mixing glass, then stir until chilled. Pour the cocktail into a wine glass over lots of ice. Top with chilled Cava or Prosecco and enjoy.
Keywords: Bergamot & Grapefruit Spritz