Ruby Red Spritz Recipe
Written by Cool off with this easy Ruby Red Spritz recipe! Mix Ruby red grapefruit liqueur, Prosecco, and soda water for a refreshing summer cocktail.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 258
Ingredients
- 2 oz Ruby Red Grapefruit Liqueur
- 3 oz Prosecco
- 1 oz soda water
- Ice cubes
- Grapefruit slice or twist - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Wine Glass or Highball Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Fill your wine glass or highball glass with ice cubes.
- Add Liqueur: Pour 2 oz Ruby Red Grapefruit Liqueur over the ice.
- Add Prosecco: Pour approximately 3 oz Prosecco into the glass.
- Add Soda Water: Top up with approximately 1 oz soda water.
- Stir Gently: Use a bar spoon to stir the ingredients gently.
- Garnish: Place a grapefruit slice or twist into the glass for garnish.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Ruby Red Grapefruit Liqueur: If you don't have Ruby Red Grapefruit Liqueur, experiment with any fruit liqueur you have on hand. I've also tried using an orange liqueur like Cointreau for a different citrus profile.
- Prosecco: Champagne or sparkling wine works well if you don't have Prosecco. I sometimes use a dry sparkling rosé for a unique twist.
- Soda Water: Club soda or tonic water can be substituted. Tonic water adds a slightly bitter note that complements the grapefruit flavor nicely.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Grapefruit Liqueur Substitute: Use fresh grapefruit juice mixed with a bit of simple syrup to mimic the sweetness and flavor of the liqueur.
- Prosecco Substitute: Opt for non-alcoholic sparkling wine or sparkling grape juice to keep the bubbly texture.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.