Floral Spritz
Build ∙ 2 min ∙ 14% ABV ∙
Built in a wine glass, the Floral Spritz mixes gin, chamomile and eucalyptus cordials, maraschino liqueur, and dry sparkling wine over ice. Delicate chamomile florals meet a cool eucalyptus lift, with a faint cherry-almond thread from the maraschino before the sparkling wine fizzes it dry.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Pour all ingredients into the ice-filled glass: London dry gin 30 mlChamomile cordial 30 mlEucalyptus cordial 30 mlMaraschino liqueur 5 mlDry sparkling wine 50 ml
- Briefly stir
- Express a lemon twist over the cocktail and discard
- Garnish with a dehydrated lemon slice
Tips
- Pre-chill the wine glass so the ice doesn't melt too fast during the brief stir.
- Express the lemon twist directly over the drink and discard it, then add the dehydrated lemon slice so the oils lead the aroma without pith bitterness.
FAQ
What is in a Floral Spritz?
Gin, chamomile cordial, eucalyptus cordial, maraschino liqueur, and dry sparkling wine, built over ice in a wine glass. It is finished with an expressed lemon twist and garnished with a dehydrated lemon slice.
Is a Floral Spritz shaken or stirred?
Neither in the usual sense — it is built directly in the glass over ice and only briefly stirred. A hard shake or stir would knock the fizz out of the sparkling wine.
What glass is a Floral Spritz served in?
A wine glass, built over ice and garnished with a lemon twist and a dehydrated lemon slice.
How strong is a Floral Spritz?
About 14% ABV, making it lighter than a spirit-forward cocktail but stronger than a typical wine spritz thanks to the gin base.
