Golden Wood Spritz
A sparkling, effervescent spritz with a radiant golden-orange hue, capturing the magic of Rivendell's forests bathed in the last rays of sunlight. Scaled for 1 serving.
Ingredients
- 3 oz Dry Sparkling Wine (Prosecco)
- 1.5 oz Aperol
- 0.5 oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice
- 1 barspoon Yellow Chartreuse
- 1 oz Soda Water
Instructions
- Fill a large wine glass or goblet with ice.
- Add the sparkling wine, Aperol, grapefruit juice, and Yellow Chartreuse.
- Top with soda water and stir gently to combine.
Glassware: Large Wine Glass
Garnish: Grapefruit twist and a sprig of fresh thyme
History
A contemporary evolution of the classic Spritz, this cocktail marries Aperol's signature bitter orange notes with tart grapefruit and the complex herbal sweetness of Yellow Chartreuse. The addition of soda water maintains the effervescent character while the thyme and grapefruit garnish offer an aromatic counterpoint.