Name: Dolce Spritz
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 2 min
Ingredients: 1.5 oz cranberry juice; 1.5 oz orange juice; 4 oz OLIPOP Orange Squeeze; Garnish: Dried orange or orange slice

Our Italian-inspired Dry January continues with a fruity Spritz featuring the popular soda alternative, OLIPOP.

Italian-Inspired NA Cocktail #3: Dolce Spritz

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Italian-Inspired NA Cocktail #3: Dolce Spritz

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