{"id":33131,"date":"2022-06-06T13:40:46","date_gmt":"2022-06-06T17:40:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/?p=33131"},"modified":"2022-06-06T13:40:46","modified_gmt":"2022-06-06T17:40:46","slug":"rhubarb-spritz-cocktail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/06\/rhubarb-spritz-cocktail\/","title":{"rendered":"4-Ingredient Rhubarb Spritz Cocktail"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#f9a72b\"><strong>Nothing beats sipping a spritz on a weekend afternoon.<\/strong> This variation on the classic cocktail is made with homemade rhubarb syrup and your favorite prosecco. It&#8217;s refreshing and easy to make with just 4 ingredients.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-pin-description=\"Nothing beats sipping a spritz on a weekend afternoon. This variation on the classic cocktail is made with homemade rhubarb syrup and your favorite Prosecco or sparkling wine. It's refreshing and easy to make with just 4 ingredients.\u00a0\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/rhubarb-spritz-5.jpg\" alt=\"Two spriz cocktails on a white patio table. \" class=\"wp-image-33133\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-best-spritz-cocktail-you-ll-ever-sip\">The Best Spritz Cocktail You&#8217;ll Ever Sip<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s a gorgeous summer weekend and you have a few hours to yourself. What do you do? If your answer is &#8220;sip on a spritz,&#8221; then this recipe is for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When I had my first spritz in Italy, I knew instantly that nothing else could ever compare. This classic cocktail is simple, but it&#8217;s just so darn refreshing\u2014and there&#8217;s just something about sitting outside and sipping on crisp citrus and bubbles that makes me feel like all of my cares are melting away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luckily, they&#8217;re easy to make at home so you don&#8217;t need to hop on a plane to recreate that experience! Pretend vacations are <em>almost <\/em>as good as real ones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traditionally, spritzes are made with Aperol or Campari, but I also love playing around with seasonal ingredients like rhubarb. The bitter notes in my rhubarb syrup recipe make it a great stand-in for those classic liqueurs while giving this drink a modern twist.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-70f3d7d2\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M478.21 334.093L336 256l142.21-78.093c11.795-6.477 15.961-21.384 9.232-33.037l-19.48-33.741c-6.728-11.653-21.72-15.499-33.227-8.523L296 186.718l3.475-162.204C299.763 11.061 288.937 0 275.48 0h-38.96c-13.456 0-24.283 11.061-23.994 24.514L216 186.718 77.265 102.607c-11.506-6.976-26.499-3.13-33.227 8.523l-19.48 33.741c-6.728 11.653-2.562 26.56 9.233 33.037L176 256 33.79 334.093c-11.795 6.477-15.961 21.384-9.232 33.037l19.48 33.741c6.728 11.653 21.721 15.499 33.227 8.523L216 325.282l-3.475 162.204C212.237 500.939 223.064 512 236.52 512h38.961c13.456 0 24.283-11.061 23.995-24.514L296 325.282l138.735 84.111c11.506 6.976 26.499 3.13 33.227-8.523l19.48-33.741c6.728-11.653 2.563-26.559-9.232-33.036z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#0071a1\"><a>Why you\u2019ll love this rhubarb spritz:<\/a>:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Made with just 4 ingredients<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Not too strong, <\/strong>so it&#8217;s perfect for day drinking on a patio or by the pool<\/li><li><strong>Perfectly bubbly <\/strong>thanks to prosecco and sparkling water<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-pin-description=\"Nothing beats sipping a spritz on a weekend afternoon. This variation on the classic cocktail is made with homemade rhubarb syrup and your favorite Prosecco or sparkling wine. It's refreshing and easy to make with just 4 ingredients.\u00a0\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/rhubarb-spritz-3.jpg\" alt=\"Ingredients needed to make a rhubarb spritz, including homemade rhubarb syrup, prosecco, and sparkling water. \" class=\"wp-image-33132\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ingredients\">What is a spritz?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A spritz is an Italian aperitif made with wine, bitter liqueur, and sparkling water. It&#8217;s usually flavored with Aperol or Campari, but many variations exist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They&#8217;re typically enjoyed before a meal to help stimulate your appetite (not that mine ever needs any help!) but they also go great with light bites of salty appetizers or even with pizza.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What you\u2019ll need to make this rhubarb spritz recipe:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this spin, I use my <a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/homemade-rhubarb-syrup\">homemade rhubarb syrup<\/a> in place of liqueur. It adds similar bitter notes to the drink and gives it a gorgeous color, but has the added benefit of making these cocktails slightly less alcoholic than the originals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, you\u2019ll need:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Prosecco or sparkling wine:<\/strong> Chill a bottle of your favorite bubbly! I like to choose a crisp prosecco to help balance the sweet and bitter flavors of the syrup.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sparkling Water: <\/strong>Again, choose your favorite. Club soda is traditional and has slightly larger bubbles for a fun vibe, but I always have perrier on hand so I usually grab that.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Orange Slices:<\/strong> Some recipes say that these are optional, but in my opinion, they add a hint of sweet citrus flavor that&#8217;s non-negotiable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fdeee3\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-dcee5fd8\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8zm92.49 313l-20 25a16 16 0 01-22.49 2.5l-67-49.72a40 40 0 01-15-31.23V112a16 16 0 0116-16h32a16 16 0 0116 16v144l58 42.5a16 16 0 012.49 22.5z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"handy-tip-prepare-ahead\" style=\"color:#e5766c\">Handy tip: Frozen Orange Slices!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thinly slice several oranges and freeze them flat on a baking sheet. Once frozen solid, add them to a freezer bag and store them in the freezer until you&#8217;re ready to use them. You&#8217;ll always have juicy orange slices to add to all of your favorite drinks!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-easy-spring-and-summer-cocktails\">More Easy Spring and Summer Cocktails<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/margarita-ice-cubes\">Margarita Ice Cubes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/rhubarb-sour-cocktail\">Rhubarb Sour<\/a><\/li><li>3 Ingredient&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthy-delicious.com\/3-ingredient-blackberry-gin-cocktails\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blackberry Gin Cocktails<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/foxeslovelemons.com\/blackberry-tequila-mojito\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blackberry Mojito<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onesweetmess.com\/2015\/07\/02\/basil-ginger-gin-fizz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Basil Ginger Gin Fizz<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-pin-description=\"Nothing beats sipping a spritz on a weekend afternoon. This variation on the classic cocktail is made with homemade rhubarb syrup and your favorite Prosecco or sparkling wine. It's refreshing and easy to make with just 4 ingredients.\u00a0\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/rhubarb-spritz-8.jpg\" alt=\"Slightly overhead view of rhubarb spritz cocktails. \" class=\"wp-image-33135\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nothing beats sipping a spritz on a weekend afternoon. This variation on the classic cocktail is made with homemade rhubarb syrup and your favorite prosecco. 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