Ginger Spritz Recipe
Written by Savor the simplicity of this Ginger Spritz recipe! The blend of ginger beer, prosecco, Lillet & fresh ginger makes it an exhilarating fall cocktail.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 108
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz Lillet Blanc
- 2 oz Prosecco - chilled
- 1 oz Ginger beer - to top up
- 2 fresh ginger slices
- Ice cubes
- Lemon wheel or twist - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Wine or Balloon Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Place 2 fresh ginger slices at the bottom of the glass, one on each side. Then, fill your glass with ice cubes.
- Add Lillet: Pour 1 ½ oz Lillet Blanc over the ice.
- Add Prosecco: Fill up the glass with 2 oz Prosecco.
- Add Ginger Beer: Top up with approx. 1 oz Ginger beeradjusting to taste and to the size of the glass.
- Stir Gently: Use a bar spoon to stir the ingredients gently.
- Garnish: Place a lemon wheel or twist on the rim of the glass for garnish and serve immediately.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Lillet Blanc: Blanco or Bianco vermouth work well as an alternative to Lillet Blanc. You can also use white aperitivo such as Cocchi Americano Bianco: this kind of white wine-based aperitif works very well in this cocktail.
- Ginger Beer: If you’re out of ginger beer or simply not a fan of its spicy flavor, you can use ginger ale as a substitute.
- Prosecco: No Prosecco? No problem! You can use any sparkling wine you have on hand. I've even used champagne in a pinch.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Lillet Blanc Substitute: Opt for a non-alcoholic vermouth or aperitivo as a substitute (Martini Floreale for instance). These are usually widely available in liquor stores; just make sure to choose one that’s not overly bitter. You can also use unsweetened white grape juice as a substitute for Lillet Blanc; it won't have the same complexity but will provide a similar base flavor.
- Prosecco Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic sparkling as an alternative to prosecco.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.