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Amaro Spritz

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Italian spritzes are a classic, well-beloved classification of cocktails for a reason.

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Developed in the late 19th century as an aperitivo drink – or post-work, before-dinner libation...

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...spritzes are light, refreshing, and low enough in alcohol content that you can easily slurp down 2 or 3 without feeling overly imbibed.

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While any type of amari (the plural of amaro, a type of bittersweet liqueur) can be used in this spritz recipe...

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...Calvin and I have fallen head over heels for the sweet, complex combination of fruity, grape-y Amaro Nonino and bitter, caramelly Cynar.

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Aside from those two bottles, all you’ll need is a dry sparkling wine, a bottle of soda water...

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and some rounds or wedges of fresh citrus to make this gorgeous amaro drink a reality.

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In fact, it’s so simple to make that you don’t even need a cocktail shaker!

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Click the link below for the entire recipe!