Cynar and Prosecco Herbal Spritz
A bittersweet herbal spritz cocktail combining the artichoke-based liqueur Cynar with crisp Prosecco and a splash of soda for a sophisticated aperitivo. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 4 minutes, brings together Cynar, Prosecco, Soda water for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 125 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Cynar
- 3 oz Prosecco
- 1 oz Soda water
- 1 for garnish Green olive
- 1 cup Ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a large wine glass with 1 cup of ice cubes to chill and prepare the glass.
- Step 2: Pour 1.5 oz Cynar over the ice, allowing its herbal bitterness to chill.
- Step 3: Add 3 oz chilled Prosecco slowly to maintain bubbles, then top with 1 oz soda water and stir gently once to combine.
- Step 4: Garnish with 1 green olive on a cocktail pick for a savory touch that complements the herbal notes.





