Floral Spritz
A floral, refreshing and bubbly cocktail ∙ Build ∙ 2 min ∙ 11.7% ABV ∙
The Floral Spritz is a gin spritz of chamomile and eucalyptus cordials, a little maraschino liqueur and dry sparkling wine, built over ice in a wine glass.
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
- Add the sparkling wine last and stir only briefly so the drink keeps its fizz.
FAQ
What is in a Floral Spritz?
30 ml London dry gin, 30 ml chamomile cordial, 30 ml eucalyptus cordial, 5 ml maraschino liqueur, and 50 ml dry sparkling wine.
Is a Floral Spritz shaken or stirred?
Neither. It is built in the glass over ice and stirred only briefly. Add the sparkling wine last; a shake or a long stir would knock out the fizz.
What glass is a Floral Spritz served in?
A wine glass, filled with ice.
How strong is a Floral Spritz?
About 11.7% ABV. That is lighter than a spirit-forward cocktail but stronger than a typical wine spritz, because of the 30 ml of gin.
