The Sun-Kissed Sipper
Scaled for 1 servings. A bright and aromatic white wine highball that breathes new life into an open bottle with a Mediterranean flair, perfect for a sunny afternoon.
Ingredients
- 4 oz Dry white wine
- 1 oz Brandy
- 0.75 oz Honey Syrup
- 0.5 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 3 Orange slices (1 for muddling, 2 for garnish)
- 1 Rosemary sprig (for muddling and garnish)
- 2 oz Soda water
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle 1 orange slice and the rosemary sprig.
- Add the dry white wine, brandy, Honey Syrup, and lemon juice to the shaker.
- Fill with ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled.
- Double strain into a wine glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with soda water.
- Garnish with the remaining orange slices and a fresh rosemary sprig.
Glassware: Wine Glass or Highball
Garnish: Orange slices and a fresh rosemary sprig
History
This refreshing highball riff builds upon the classic spritzer template, elevating dry white wine with the warmth of brandy, the brightness of lemon, and the subtle sweetness of honey. Muddled orange and rosemary introduce aromatic complexity, creating a vibrant, easy-drinking cocktail reminiscent of sun-drenched Mediterranean shores.