Name: The Milano Spritz
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 2 min
Ingredients: 2.5 oz The Spirit of Milano; 2.5 oz Grapefruit soda of choice; Garnish: Grapefruit slice

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

Italian-Inspired NA Cocktail #8: The Milano Spritz

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Italian-Inspired NA Cocktail #8: The Milano Spritz

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