Yuzu Spritz

A bright, citrus-led spritz with fragrant yuzu, crisp sparkling wine, and a refreshing bitter edge. Ideal as a light aperitif for warm evenings or pre-dinner drinks.

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Servings: 1 | Prep: 5 min | Cook: 0 min | Total: 5 min

Tags: aperitif, citrus, cocktail, refreshing, sparkling-wine, spritz

Ingredients

• 20.0 ml yuzu juice (Fresh if available, or good-quality bottled juice)
• 40.0 ml orange bitters-style aperitif (Use a chilled bitter orange aperitif for the refreshing bitter note)
• 90.0 ml sparkling wine (Well chilled; prosecco or other dry sparkling wine works well)
• 30.0 ml soda water (Well chilled, to lengthen and lighten the drink)
• 6.0 ice cubes (Enough to fill the glass generously)
• 1.0 orange slice (For garnish)
• 1.0 grapefruit peel (A strip of peel for aroma)
• 1.0 pinch sea salt (Optional; a tiny pinch sharpens the citrus and bitterness)

Instructions

1. Chill the serving glass for 2 minutes beforehand, or fill it with ice and cold water while you prepare the drink so the spritz stays brisk and lively.
2. Discard any chilling water, then fill the glass generously with the ice cubes until it is about three-quarters full, keeping the drink very cold from the start.
3. Pour in the yuzu juice and the orange bitters-style aperitif over the ice, then add the tiny pinch of sea salt if using, and stir gently for 10 seconds until the citrus smells lifted and the seasoning is dissolved.
4. Top with the sparkling wine slowly over 10 seconds, pouring at a gentle pace so you preserve the bubbles and keep the texture light and crisp.
5. Add the soda water and stir once or twice very lightly for 3 seconds, just until the drink is combined but still visibly sparkling.
6. Garnish with the orange slice and express the grapefruit peel over the glass by twisting it firmly for 2 seconds, releasing its oils when the surface smells intensely citrusy and fresh.
7. Serve immediately while the drink is very cold, effervescent, and balanced between zesty citrus, soft fruit, and a pleasantly bitter finish.

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