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Italian-Inspired NA Cocktail #8: The Milano Spritz

Our Dry January advocate shares a NA cocktail recipe for a Spritz that pays homage to the aperitivo culture of Milan.

8:26 PM EST on January 3, 2024

The Milano Spritz.

The Milano Spritz.

This NA nod to Milan's aperitivo culture is elevated by sparkling grapefruit soda. Free Spirits, a non-alcoholic drinks brand from Marin County, CA, makes a bittersweet aperitivo they call The Spirit of Milano, which forms the base of this refresher.

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The Milano Spritz

The Milano Spritz

Recipe by Hilary Sheinbaum
5.0 from 1 vote
Servings

1

servings
Prep time

1

minute
Cooking time

1

minute

Ingredients

  • 2.5 oz 2.5 The Spirit of Milano

  • 2.5 oz 2.5 Grapefruit soda of choice

  • Garnish: Grapefruit slice

Directions

  • Combine ingredients in a stemmed glass over ice, stir gently.
  • Garnish with a grapefruit slice.

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