Best Lambrusco Spritz Recipes

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LAMBRUSCO SPRITZ



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Think of this as a grown-up, but not too grown-up, spritz. Here, grapefruit brightens and plays up the wine's light bitterness, while buttery green olives add a touch of earthy brine and serve as a welcome snack. Reach for a lighter, sweeter, more citrus-leaning amaro, to avoid masking the bubble's nuance. For Lambrusco, seek dry or off-dry bottles, and commit to tasting a few until you find what you like. Two to start with: Lambrusco di Sorbara, which is the lightest in color and flavor, with high acidity and plenty of aromatics, and Lambrusco Grasparossa, which is dark in color and bold in flavor with dry tannins and rich berry notes.

Provided by Rebekah Peppler

Categories     cocktails

Yield 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ice
1 1/2 ounces amaro, such as Averna, Montenegro, or Nonino
1/2 ounce fresh grapefruit juice
3 ounces dry or off dry Lambrusco
1 ounce sparkling water, to top
1 grapefruit wedge
1 to 3 Castelvetrano olives, for serving

Steps:

  • Add the amaro and grapefruit juice to an ice-filled wine glass or lowball glass. Pour the Lambrusco and sparkling water over top. Stir gently, then add the grapefruit wedge. Add in the olives to taste. Serve immediately.

LAMBRUSCO SPRITZ SANGRIA



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 ounces Lambrusco
1 1/2 ounces amaro
1/2 ounce cherry liqueur, such as Heering
1 to 2 good-quality maraschino cherries, such as Luxardo
Lemon peel, for garnish
Seltzer, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine the Lambrusco, amaro and cherry liqueur in a large wine or rocks glass filled with ice. Add the cherries. Run the peel of the lemon around the glass, then drop it in. Top with the seltzer and stir to combine.

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