Description
The Dirty Spritz is a refreshing and slightly savory cocktail featuring a vibrant blend of citrus aperitivo, tonic water, lemon juice, and a touch of olive brine. Perfectly balanced and garnished with olives and a thyme sprig, this sophisticated spritz offers a unique twist on the classic aperitivo drink.
Ingredients
Scale
Drink Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Citrus Aperitivo
- 3 oz tonic water
- 0.5 oz lemon juice
- 0.25 oz olive brine
Garnish
- Olives
- Thyme sprig
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass: Take a Collins glass and fill it with ice to chill.
- Add Ingredients: Pour 1.5 oz of citrus aperitivo, 3 oz tonic water, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.25 oz olive brine directly into the glass over the ice.
- Stir the Drink: Using a bar spoon or stirrer, gently stir the mixture twice to combine the flavors without losing carbonation from the tonic water.
- Garnish: Add a few olives and a fresh thyme sprig as garnish to complement the savory and citrusy notes of the cocktail.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best bright and tangy flavor.
- Choose a high-quality citrus aperitivo for enhanced aromatic complexity.
- The olive brine adds a salty, savory note that makes this drink unique; adjust the amount to taste.
- Stir gently to maintain the tonic water’s fizz.
- Serve immediately while cold and fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (approx. 8 oz)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
