This effervescent and refreshing pink gin spritz combines the crispness of Prosecco and the invigorating flavors of summer! Whether you want to have it as the perfect companion for warm-weather gatherings or enjoy it as an aperitif, you will love this simple cocktail!
why this recipe works
- vibrant, delicious, and the most refreshing summer drink!
- versatile - play around with the ingredient measurements to suit your preference!
- great for relaxing with friends, or celebrating special occasions such as baby showers, birthdays, or Mother's Day!
- perfect aperitif!
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what is a spritz?
Now, before we even proceed, let's start with the basics! A spritz is a refreshing and effervescent cocktail that typically consists of three main components: a sparkling wine or Prosecco, a bitter or herbal liqueur, and a splash of soda water. The word spritz is derived from the German word spritzen, which simply means to splash.
The spritz is a popular aperitif (pre-dinner drink) that originated in Italy, specifically in the northeastern region of Veneto. The classic spritz recipe known as the Aperol Spritz, uses Aperol as the bitter liqueur.
However, there are variations that use other liqueurs like Campari or Select. The ratios can vary based on personal preference, but the most common one is the 3-2-1 spritz.
what is pink gin?
Now that we know what a spritz is? Let's now look at what pink gin is! For those who do not know, pink gin has been around since sometime back in the mid-19th century.
It is thought to have originated in the Royal Navy as a treatment for seasickness, but sailors added berries to make it more palatable.
It typically gets its pink color and flavor from red fruits like raspberries or strawberries. This spritz recipe skips the bitters and uses just a few ingredients, which will be revealed in the next section.
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ingredients
Pink gin can be enjoyed in various ways. It is commonly used as a base for cocktails, such as the popular gin and tonic, or as an ingredient in other mixed drinks. And as you can well imagine, neat or on the rocks goes too!
- Prosecco - but feel free to use other types of dry sparkling wine. Champagne, cava, or even non-alcoholic sparkling wine.
- Pink gin - here, the brand doesn't matter so go for beefeater, Gordon's, or whichever brand you prefer.
- soda water - this can be substituted for sparkling water. For some extra flavor and color, use pink soda water or grapefruit juice if you prefer your drink less sparkling!
- raspberries - other types of berries such as strawberries, are also okay to use.
This is a summary of the ingredients you will need to make this recipe. You will find the detailed measurements and instructions in the recipe card provided below.
how to make pink gin spritz
- Add a handful of raspberries to a glass or small bowl and muddle (crush) them to release their juices.
- Fill a large wine glass generously with ice.
- Add the pink gin, Prosecco, and tonic water, and then stir using a cocktail spoon (see the variations section below, if you prefer your cocktail sweeter).
- Garnish with some raspberries, and then serve.
how to serve it
I personally enjoy serving this cocktail whenever I have any special gathering. So I am talking about Mother's Day, Easter, birthdays, graduations, baby showers, happy hour, and so on and so forth.
As you can well imagine, this refreshing drink is perfect for brunch or breakfast. It is also great served as an aperitif before meals, as it helps stimulate and prepare your tummy for food!
Other than that, you can enjoy it on the rocks as a cooling drink for summer.
frequently asked questions
I do not recommend making it ahead, as the ice will just melt into the drink. If you have a scenario where you are planning a big party and would like to save time by preparing everything ahead, then I would say just measure out or set the individual ingredients aside so you have them ready. Because this cocktail is easy to prepare (no shaking), you can just pour out to individual glasses as needed.
A large wine glass, a balloon glass, or a highball glass is best for serving a Pink Gin Spritz. The choice of glassware will also depend on your personal preference so feel free to use what you like!
variations
- Make your pink gin sweeter using raspberry syrup, adding a splash of raspberry juice or simply using sweet or semi-sweet sparkling wine instead of Prosecco.
- Adjust the amount of alcohol to suit your preference. You can even make it alcohol-free by using alcohol-free gin and sparkling wine!
Updated on January 31, 2024: Certain parts of this recipe have been simplified to enhance clarity and readability.
📖 Recipe
Pink Gin Spritz
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6-5 raspberries (plus a few more, to garnish)
- ice cubes
- 50 ml pink gin (2 shots / 5 cl)
- 75 ml Prosecco (3 shots / 7.5 cl)
- 75 ml tonic water or lemonade (3 shots / 7.5 cl)
Instructions
- Add the raspberries to the bottom of a wine glass and muddle (crush) them, to release their juices.
- Fill the wine glass generously with ice.
- Add the pink gin, Prosecco, and tonic water, and then use a cocktail spoon to combine.
- Sit some 1-2 berries on the glass rim to garnish, then serve. Alternatively, garnish with some raspberries skewered on a lemon slice.
Notes
- Make your pink gin sweeter using raspberry syrup, adding a splash of raspberry juice or simply using sweet or semi-sweet sparkling wine instead of Prosecco.
- Adjust the amount of alcohol to suit your preference. You can even make it alcohol-free by using alcohol-free gin and sparkling wine!
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