If you are looking for summer spritz recipes that taste like you are on the coast of Italy, you have to try this amaretto spritz! It's sweet, crisp and so refreshing, I love having it for an after-dinner drink in the summer.
You'll love this amaretto spritz
It's easy to make. Spritz cocktails are some of the easiest cocktails to make! You simply use the 3-2-1 method of measuring out the ingredients and you have the perfect spritz!
It's delicious. Amaretto is like a sweet almond flavor and paired with fresh orange juice and prosecco, it is so delicious!
It's the perfect after-dinner drink. This is a great summer dessert cocktail, in my opinion. It's sweet, but not overly sweet, and is the perfect ending to any meal.
Ingredients
Amaretto. Amaretto is an Italian distilled spirit that is made with almonds, apricot pits and peach stones. So, it has that nutty, fruity flavor that pairs so well with fresh fruit flavors like orange juice. One of people's favorite cocktails to make with amaretto is an amaretto sour.
Orange Juice. I like adding orange juice to an amaretto spritz to really amplify the flavors of the amaretto. Almond, stone fruit, and orange juice go so well together!
Prosecco. Of course, you need prosecco for a spritz! You could also use champagne or any dry sparkling white wine.
Club Soda. You need just a splash of club soda or seltzer water for any spritz recipe.
How to make this amaretto spritz
- In a glass filled with ice, add 2 oz amaretto, 3 oz prosecco, 1 oz orange juice, and 1 oz soda water.
- Give it a stir, garnish and cheers!
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Substitutions and variations
Fresh Lemon Juice. You could also add a splash of fresh lemon juice if you don't have any orange juice.
Apple Juice. Apple juice also pairs so well with amaretto! This would be a great idea if you're looking for a fall spritz recipe.
Bitters. You could also add a couple dashes of bitters to this cocktail, too! That adds a great level of flavor.
Sparkling Wine. You can use any sparkling dry white wine for this recipe. It doesn't have to be prosecco.
Non-Alcoholic. You can use amaretto syrup, or non-alcoholic amaretto paired with non-alcoholic sparkling wine to make this a NA spritz!
You might also like: Italian Margarita with Amaretto
Garnish ideas
- Orange wheel
- Fresh Basil or thyme - I love the contrast of the green herbs with the deep caramel color of this amaretto spritz
- Cocktail cherries
FAQs
What can you mix amaretto with?
You can mix amaretto with a variety of things! My favorite is whiskey, tequila, or prosecco.
What ingredient is amaretto made of?
Amaretto is made of almonds, peach stones, and apricot pits.
Is amaretto a sipping liquor?
It is! It can be served neat or on the rocks.
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Amaretto Spritz
If you are looking for summer spritz recipes that taste like you are on the coast of Italy, you have to try this amaretto spritz! It's sweet, crisp and so refreshing, I love having it for an after-dinner drink in the summer.
Ingredients
- 3 oz prosecco
- 2 oz amaretto
- 1 oz orange juice
- 1 oz club soda
Instructions
- In a glass filled with ice, add 2 oz amaretto, 3 oz prosecco, 1 oz orange juice, and 1 oz soda water.
- Give it a stir, garnish and cheers!
Notes
Substitutions and variations
Fresh Lemon Juice. You could also add a splash of fresh lemon juice if you don't have any orange juice.
Apple Juice. Apple juice also pairs so well with amaretto! This would be a great idea if you're looking for a fall spritz recipe.
Bitters. You could also add a couple dashes of bitters to this cocktail, too! That adds a great level of flavor.
Sparkling Wine. You can use any sparkling dry white wine for this recipe. It doesn't have to be prosecco
Non-Alcoholic. You can use amaretto syrup, or non-alcoholic amaretto paired with non-alcoholic sparkling wine to make this a NA spritz!
Garnish ideas
- Orange wheel
- Fresh Basil or thyme - I love the contrast of the green herbs with the deep caramel color of this amaretto spritz
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