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Suze Spritz Cocktail Drink

Suze Spritz Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
Enjoy the season with this simple Suze Spritz recipe! Combine Suze, Prosecco, and soda water for a delightful spring drink.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 161

Ingredients
 

  • 2 oz Suze
  • 3 oz Prosecco
  • 1 oz soda water
  • Ice cubes
  • Lemon 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 Suze: Pour 2 oz Suze over the ice.
  • Add Prosecco: Measure and pour 3 oz Prosecco into the glass.
  • Add Soda Water: Add 1 oz soda water to the mix.
  • Stir Gently: Use a bar spoon to stir the ingredients gently.
  • Garnish: Place a lemon slice or twist into the glass for garnish.

Notes

Substitutes:

  • Suze: If you don't have Suze, you can use another gentian-based liqueur like Salers or Avèze.
  • Prosecco: Champagne or any dry sparkling wine works well if you don't have Prosecco on hand.
  • Soda Water: You can substitute tonic water for a slightly different taste. I sometimes use flavored sparkling water to add an extra layer of flavor.

Making a Pitcher of Suze Spritz:

  • Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 16 oz of Suze, 24 oz of Prosecco, and 8 oz of soda water.
  • Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the Suze, Prosecco, and soda water. Stir well.
  • Serve: Immediately pour the mixture into individual ice-filled wine glasses or highball glasses, garnish with a lemon slice or twist, and serve.

Making it Non-Alcoholic:

  • Suze Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic gentian-based aperitif; these are available and mimic the bitterness well.
  • Prosecco Substitute: Opt for non-alcoholic sparkling wine or sparkling grape juice.
  • Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.

Making it Vegan:

  • Check Ingredients: Ensure that your Prosecco is vegan-friendly; some brands may use animal products in processing.