This Amaro Spritz is a fun, unique before-dinner drink that hits all the notes: slight herbal, slightly sweet, and sparkling. You’re going to love this twist on an Aperol Spritz.
Amaro’s herbal and sweet notes go so well with Prosecco. It makes a light yet complex drink that’s less bitter than Aperol.
Yes, it’s very much like the Aperol Spritz, a classic Italian drink that is served all over Italy as an aperitif. We love it and drink it regularly – why not! You might also enjoy this Select Spritz which is a spicier spritz.
If you like Aperol or Campari Spritz, you’re going to really like this Amaro Spritz. It’s made in the same way, with the same ratio or 3-2-1. Super simple. Just 3 part Prosecco, 2 parts Amaro, and 1 part club soda.
Mix it with ice in a large wine glass. Add an orange peel if you want. Enjoy!
What is Amaro?
If you’ve never heard of Amaro, that’s okay. It’s an Italian herbal liqueur that is often consumed as an after dinner digestif. It has a bitter and sweet profile. In fact, the word amaro in Italian means bitter.
Amaro is made with a blend of different herbs, roots, bark, and citrus according to the maker’s preferences. These are infused in alcohol, typically a neutral spirit, and then mixed with sugar to sweeten it. The alcohol is then aged in casks or bottles.
You’ll find Amaro from a many different brands. We like the one from Ramazzotti, which you can find easily. It’s great when served neat with a citrus peel, or mixed into a cocktail or served with tonic.
>> Looking for another Amaro cocktail to try? You might also like to try the Paper Plane or Black Manhattan.
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Amaro Spritz
Ingredients
- 2 oz Amaro
- 3 oz Prosecco
- 1 oz Club Soda
- Lemon wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Add Amaro to a glass filled with ice. Top with Prosecco and club soda.
- Finish with a lemon wedge and enjoy.
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When not mixing up delicious cocktails to enjoy on the patio with friends, Angela is busy writing about food and drinks for three popular food websites, and exchanging creative ideas on social media.
This sounds lovely for a hot summers day! I’ll definitely be trying this when the weather warms up.
Oh wow, this sounds SO good – I hadn’t heard of Amaro but will definitely look out for it now, delish!
Oh, this got my interest piqued! Will give this a try VERY soon.
I love Aperol so I think I’m going to really enjoy this! Will be trying out on Friday night!
This sounds so good! It will be perfect for my next girls night.