Gin-Boosted Spritz
A modern classic cocktail that elevates the traditional Italian aperitivo into a more complex and botanically rich experience by introducing a measure of high-quality gin.
17%
ABV
easy
Difficulty
wine glass
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Flavor Profile
History & Heritage
“The Gin-Boosted Spritz is a modern evolution of the classic Italian Spritz, born out of the 21st-century craft cocktail renaissance. As the Aperol Spritz became a global phenomenon, bartenders began to 'boost' it with gin to add complexity and a more robust, botanical character, bridging the gap between a light aperitivo and a classic gin cocktail.”
Ingredients
Quality ingredients make all the difference. Each component plays a crucial role.
Method
Technique transforms ingredients into something extraordinary.
Chill a large Burgundy-style wine glass.
Add large ice cubes to the chilled glass.
Pour in the London Dry Gin, followed by the bitter aperitif.
Gently pour the chilled Prosecco.
Top with the chilled soda water.
Give the cocktail a single, gentle stir.
Garnish with an expressed orange peel.
Glassware
Served in a large, stemmed Burgundy-style wine glass
Garnish
A thick, vibrant orange peel, expressed over the drink
Flavor Journey
Every great cocktail tells a story through its flavors. Here's the sensory experience you can expect.
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Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Every ingredient, including the glassware, must be well-chilled to maintain the drink's effervescence and temperature.
Use a dry (Brut) Prosecco to ensure a balanced, not-too-sweet cocktail.
Stir very gently and only once to combine the ingredients without dissipating the carbonation.
Variations & Riffs
Classic cocktails inspire countless variations. Here are some popular riffs on the Gin-Boosted Spritz.
Campari Spritz with Gin
A more bitter and complex version using Campari instead of Aperol, akin to a spritzed Negroni.
Changes
Negroni Sbagliato
A close cousin, made with Campari, sweet vermouth, and sparkling wine (the 'mistaken' Negroni where Prosecco replaces gin).
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Campari Spritz
A quintessential Italian aperitivo that perfectly balances bitterness with effervescence. This sophisticated and refreshing cocktail, with its vibrant ruby-red hue and complex flavor profile, embodies the leisurely elegance of Italian cocktail culture and the aperitivo tradition.