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Autumn Spritz

A sparkling fall spritz with amaro, apple cider, and Prosecco.

Base spirit
Liqueur
Style
Spritz
Glassware
Wine glass
Technique
Build

The Autumn Spritz applies the spritz template to fall pantry flavors: a bitter amaro for depth, apple cider for seasonal sweetness, and Prosecco for lift. Served over ice in a wine glass, it is lighter than a hot cider drink but clearly autumn-coded.

Autumn Spritz in a wine glass over ice, amber-gold, apple slice garnish.

Ingredients

Servings
  • • 1.5 oz amaro
  • • 1.5 oz apple cider
  • • 3 oz Prosecco
  • • 1 oz club soda

Did you know?

“Seasonal spritzes expanded with the spritz boom as bars swapped bitter aperitivi and fruit for calendar-specific flavors.”

Source:Modern aperitivo and spritz menu practice

Bartender's Note

Averna, Nonino, or similar medium amaro works. Keep cider dryish so the spritz stays refreshing.

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How to make the Autumn Spritz

  1. 1Fill a wine glass with ice
  2. 2Add amaro and cider
  3. 3Top with Prosecco and soda
  4. 4Garnish with an apple slice

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