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This Easy Spritz Is Perfect for Summer Berry Season

One of the best parts of early summer: berry season. One of the worst parts of berry season: picking seeds out of your teeth. This low-alcohol cocktail allows you to capture the essence of raspberries without all those little seeds. You may have tried an Aperol Spritz before; this version has a touch more refreshing bitterness thanks to Cocchi Americano. Since there’s no stiff spirit involved, this is the sort of drink you can enjoy all afternoon.

July 2014

This Easy Spritz Is Perfect for Summer Berry Season



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For the Raspberry-Mint Syrup:

  • 1 cup raspberries (4 1/4 ounces; 120 g), see notes

  • 1 cup granulated sugar (7 ounces; 200 g)

  • 1 cup (240 ml) water

  • 10 mint leaves

For the Cocktail:

  • 3 ounces dry sparkling wine

  • 1 ounce club soda

  • 2 ounces Cocchi Americano

  • 3/4 ounce raspberry-mint syrup, from above

  • Raspberries and mint, for garnish

  1. For the Raspberry Mint Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and water. Using a wooden spoon, mash raspberries to break up. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; remove from heat, add mint leaves, stirring to combine. Cover and let stand until syrup is fragrant, about 30 minutes. Using a fine-mesh sieve, strain syrup into an airtight container.

  2. For the Cocktail: Fill a rocks glass or goblet with ice. Add sparkling wine, club soda, Cocchi Americano, and raspberry-mint syrup. Gently stir to combine. Garnish with raspberries and a sprig of mint.

Special Equipment

Medium saucepan, wooden spoon, fine-mesh sieve,

Notes

Frozen raspberries can be used in place of fresh.

Make-Ahead and Storage

The raspberry mint syrup can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Once cooled, it can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw in fridge overnight before using.


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