Verdansk Victory Spritz
A vibrant and refreshing gin-based spritz, offering a perfect balance of botanical gin, sweet elderflower, and tart lemon, topped with crisp sparkling wine. It's lively, light, and utterly crushable.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz London Dry Gin
- 0.75 oz Elderflower Liqueur (St-Germain)
- 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 2 oz Dry Sparkling Wine
Instructions
- Combine gin, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice in a shaker with ice.
- Shake until well chilled, about 15-20 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled wine glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with dry sparkling wine.
- Gently stir to combine.
Glassware: Large Wine Glass or Stemmed Goblet
Garnish: Lemon wheel and a sprig of fresh mint
History
Spritz cocktails, originating in Italy's Veneto region, were traditionally made with white wine and sparkling water. Modern iterations often incorporate bitters or liqueurs for added complexity and color, establishing their place as iconic aperitifs.