Espresso Spritz Cocktail Recipe

The Espresso Spritz is a refreshing low-alcohol cocktail made with freshly brewed espresso, espresso amaro, pineapple juice, vanilla syrup, and Prosecco. This bittersweet and barely fruity spritz will get served over cracked ice and is garnished with espresso beans, contemporary mint, and a slice of pineapple. 

Akin to an Espresso Martini, this drink blends espresso with a coffee-flavored liqueur. Right here, espresso amaro is utilized as an natural and bittersweet choice that mixes parts of contemporary espresso beans, herbs, and spices.

This cocktail is a signature on the menu at Good Man’s, a spritz-centric bar in New York Metropolis co-owned by veteran bartenders and Attaboy house owners Sam Ross and Michael McIlroy. At Good Man’s, the cocktail is just referred to as the Espresso + Prosecco. 

Why the Espresso Spritz works 

Ross and McIlroy lean on components that spotlight the fruity notes current in brewed espresso. The tart and tangy notes within the contemporary pineapple juice play off the tropical fruit and citrus notes current in espresso. In lieu of easy syrup, vanilla syrup is used right here to focus on the fragrant qualities of the espresso as properly. Whereas store-bought or do-it-yourself vanilla syrup is preferable, unflavored easy syrup can be utilized as properly. 

When selecting an espresso liqueur, it is essential to pay additional care because it’s the first alcoholic ingredient on this drink. J. Rieger Co.’s Caffè Amaro is a good choice for its balanced, coffee-forward taste profile with pronounced candy and herbaceous notes. Prosecco supplies additional spine, including effervescence and citrus notes. 

This recipe was developed by Sam Ross and Michael McIlroy; the textual content was written by Lucy Simon.