Basil-Garnished Spritz

Name: Basil-Garnished Spritz
Prep time: 7 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 oz Aperol; 3 oz Prosecco; 1 oz Soda water; 3 Fresh basil leaves; 1/8 tsp Granulated sugar; 1 Orange twist

A herbaceous twist on the classic, where fresh basil muddled with a touch of sugar enhances Aperol's citrus notes for a sophisticated pre-dinner sip.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: Cocktails & Drinks

Prep: 7 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.

Serves 1.

Ingredients

2 oz Aperol
3 oz Prosecco
1 oz Soda water
3 Fresh basil leaves
1/8 tsp Granulated sugar
1 Orange twist

Instructions

Step 1: Place 3 fresh basil leaves and 1/8 tsp granulated sugar in a cocktail shaker. Muddle gently with a muddler until the basil releases its oils and the sugar dissolves (about 20 seconds).
Step 2: Add 2 oz Aperol and 3 oz Prosecco to the shaker, then top with 1 oz soda water. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker feels cold to the touch.
Step 3: Strain into a chilled coupe glass filled with fresh ice, garnish with an orange twist, and serve immediately.