Peach and Apricot Spritz
Build ∙ 2 min ∙ 12.7% ABV ∙
The Peach and Apricot Spritz is built from Prosecco, peach schnapps and apricot brandy liqueur, topped with soda water and served over ice. Fizzy and light on the tongue, with a silky fruit sweetness that fades into a crisp, effervescent finish over cold ice.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Pour into the glass: Prosecco extra dry 75 mlPeach schnapps 25 mlApricot brandy liqueur 25 ml
- Add ice
- Top with Soda water
- Garnish with a peach wedge
Tips
- Pre-chill the glass so the ice doesn't melt fast and dilute the Prosecco's fizz before serving.
- Pour the Prosecco, peach schnapps, and apricot brandy liqueur in first, then add ice and top with soda water last to preserve the bubbles.
- Cut the peach wedge just before serving so it doesn't brown on the rim.
History
This prosecco-based drink is a modern build within the wider spritz family, created in 2013 for a restaurant chain's bars. It follows the standard spritz format of sparkling wine, a flavoring liqueur, and a soda top, here swapping the more common bitter aperitivo for peach schnapps and apricot liqueur to give the drink a sweeter, stone-fruit character rather than a bittersweet one.
The spritz itself traces to 19th-century Veneto, when Austrian soldiers and officials stationed in the Habsburg-ruled region found local wines too strong and asked for a splash, or "spritz," of soda water to lighten them. Italians later built on that habit through the 20th century by adding fortified wines and bitter liqueurs, giving rise to the many regional and modern versions, of which this peach-and-apricot recipe is one.
FAQ
What's in a Peach and Apricot Spritz?
Prosecco extra dry, peach schnapps, and apricot brandy liqueur, topped with soda water and built over ice. It is garnished with a peach wedge and served in an old-fashioned glass.
How do you make a Peach and Apricot Spritz?
Pre-chill the glass, then pour in the Prosecco, peach schnapps, and apricot brandy liqueur. Add ice, top with soda water, and garnish with a peach wedge. It is built directly in the glass, not shaken or stirred.
Do apricot and peach go together in a cocktail?
Yes, apricot and peach are classic partners since the deeper, slightly tart apricot brandy liqueur rounds out the softer sweetness of peach schnapps, making a balanced spritz rather than an overly sweet one.
What alcohol is in a peach spritz?
It's built on Prosecco extra dry, peach schnapps, and apricot brandy liqueur, which keeps the ABV moderate at around 12.7 percent so it drinks lighter than a straight spirit-based cocktail.
