This super-fresh spritz is the perfect aperitif and is a great drink for when you’re entertaining friends, because most of the work is done well in advance. Just be sure to weigh out the liquids for the vermouth accurately. Once it’s made, simply mix with sparkling wine and you’re good to go. Or, for a lower-alcohol option, ditch the fizz for soda water or ginger ale.
Orange vermouth spritz
Serves 1
For the orange-infused vermouth (makes 30 serves)
40g orange peel strips, from about 3-4 oranges
40g white sugar
40g vodka
250g dry vermouth
40g fresh orange juice (ie, from the peeled oranges above)
For the spritz
25ml orange vermouth – see above and method
100ml sparkling wine – a
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