The Vermut Spritz – a simple, Spanish cocktail

In a recent tirade condemning the current popularity of the Aperol variation on the drink, the New York Times declares that to fall into this category, a drink must include three parts bubbly, one part bitter, one part soda.

However, we prefer to take the more historic view that the drink, dating back to ancient Rome, is simply a light and fairly watered down and mildly effervescent cocktail. (It’s believed the tradition of this cocktail category stems from the ancient custom of watering down wine. Because, of course, nobody except Dionysus could handle wine at full strength.)

Whatever the definition of the cocktail to which you subscribe, we can all agree that these drinks make a smart choice for brunch. Fast and easy to make, they keep your guests safe from mid-morning inebriation. And although we’ve already offered two spritz recipes for your day drinking pleasure, we believe there can never be enough options when it comes to this class of cocktails.

What is a Vermut Spritz?

The Vermut Spritz

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A Spanish variation on a Spritz cocktail, this drink combines pink vermouth with the effervescence of sparkling wine.

Course aperitif, cocktail

Cuisine Spanish

Dish Type Cocktail

Cooking Style Mixology

Ingredient sparkling wine, Vermouth

Prep Time 5 mins

Total Time 5 mins

Servings 1 cocktail

Author Bodegas Lustau

Ingredients

• - 1 ¼ oz Lustau Vermut Rosé
• -2 oz Cava sparkling wine
• - Dash of soda
• -  Grapefruit wheels or slices

Instructions

• Combine over ice, garnish and serve.

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