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.

Add a “Tonic” Boom to Your Next Spritz

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