Happy Hour: The Saturday Spritzer

I don’t post a lot of my own cocktail recipes in the Happy Hour post.  First off, I like sharing other people’s content because it always comes with beautiful photos and its nice to post something new each time.  And second, if I’m making a drink for myself, it’s almost always the same cocktail.  I call it the Saturday Spritzer.

I borrowed this image from the fine folks at Hy-Vee.  They have a grapefruit spritzer recipe that is pretty good, but frankly mine is better.

Spritz cocktails are a great thing to make at home because they require no tools or equipment.  All you need is 1) a sparkling wine, 2) some kind of liquer, and 3) club soda.  You can also add fruit garnishes as needed.  Here’s how I make mine.

3oz. (or two jiggers) of Prosecco

1.5oz. (or one jigger) of St. Germain Elderflower Liquer

1oz. Club Soda

Add Red Rio Grapefruit Cordial to taste.

Garnish with fresh red grapefruit slices.

I like a good amount of the grapefruit cordial in mine because this particular brand is more tart than sweet.  But someone people just like a splash.  So I would advise adding it slowly and tasting along the way.

Other spritzes and spritz-like cocktails to try at home are the Aperol Spritz, this Honey and Lemon Spritz, and the ever popular Pimm’s Cup.

I use a big wine goblet for my Saturday Spritzes.  This gives me room for fruit and ice.  And if you or someone in your household likes fancy ice, this countertop pebble ice maker is a nice addition to your kitchen appliance stash.

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