Build a Spritz

Name: Build a Spritz (Suze, Orange, Sparkling Wine Cocktail)
Yield: Serves 1
Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounces Suze; 1 ounce club soda; 1 ounce fresh orange juice; 3 ounces Champagne or dry sparkling wine; Orange wheel and sage sprig (for serving)

By Talia Baiocchi

December 1, 2016

Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott

Skip the $$$ vintage bubbly for this spritz recipe. Go with an affordable Champagne, cava, Prosecco, or other dry sparkler.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 1

Ingredients

1 1/2 ounces Suze

1 ounce club soda

1 ounce fresh orange juice

3 ounces Champagne or dry sparkling wine

Orange wheel and sage sprig (for serving)

Preparation

Combine Suze, club soda, and orange juice in an ice-filled rocks glass. Stir gently to combine. Top with Champagne; garnish with an orange wheel and a sage sprig.

TagsCocktail Alcohol Beverages Aperitif Spritz Champagne Sparkling Wine Wine Suze Liqueur Orange Citrus Fruit Bon Appétit

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