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Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Ingredients: 1.5 oz FLUÈRE Bitter; 3 oz Nonalcoholic Sparkling Wine; Garnish: Dried or fresh citrus wheel

Our Dry January advocate shares a recipe for a FLUÈRE Spritz that mimics the classic that pairs bitter with sparkling.

Italian-Inspired NA Cocktail #4: FLUÈRE Spritz

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Italian-Inspired NA Cocktail #4: FLUÈRE Spritz

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