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Cynar Spritz

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Photo by Stephen Kent Johnson, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich

Sweet, citrusy grapefruit pairs well with herbaceous Cynar, and adding dry Prosecco provides balance.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1

Ingredients

2 oz. Cynar
3 oz. Prosecco
Splash of grapefruit soda
1 (2x1-inch) strip grapefruit zest (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Pour Cynar and Prosecco into a rocks glass filled with ice. Top off with soda, stir gently to combine, and garnish with grapefruit zest.

TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesAperitifSpritzCynarAmaroLiqueurProseccoSparkling WineWineGrapefruitCitrusFruitEasyQuickBon Appétit

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