Add a “Tonic” Boom to Your Next Spritz

Name: Tonic Spritz
Prep time: 1 min
Total time: 1 min
Ingredients: 1 part Cocchi Italian Vermouth; 1 part Tonic water; 1 part Prosecco; 1 orange slice

Appetito's Riccardo Massetti shares his regular aperitivo expertise with this spritz that cuts the robust Cocchi with tonic and Prosecco.

By Riccardo Massetti

4:24 PM EDT on June 23, 2023

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Riccardo Massetti of Cremini's in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, has yet another spritz recipe to keep you refreshed this summer while arousing your appetite. This one pairs Cocchi Vermouth with some bubbles from tonic and Prosecco. See how to make it in the video below.

Tonic Spritz

Recipe by Riccardo Massetti

5.0 from 2 votes

Servings

servings

Prep time

minute

Cooking time

minutes

Ingredients

1 part 1 Cocchi Italian Vermouth
1 part 1 Tonic water
1 part 1 Prosecco
1 1 orange slice

Directions

In an ice-filled cocktail glass, add the Cocchi.
Add the Tonic.
Add the orange slice.
Top with Prosecco and stir.

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