
Yields:
4 serving(s)
Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
As summer has closed and fall is in full swing, we do our best to ease into the cold by making cocktails we enjoyed all summer with a cool weather twist. This means using seasonal ingredients that not only make a fantastic cocktail, but usher in the autumnal holiday season. This spritz is exactly that.
This summer, our go-to cocktail was the minty and refreshing Hugo Spritz that was a low ABV (alcohol by volume) drink that celebrates the beautiful marriage of sweet summer herbs, sparkling wine, and elderflower liqueur. As per usual, we took that same equation of a delicious herbaceous spritz cocktail, but we included a woodsy rosemary sprig and fig syrup to welcome fall’s rich earthy flavors and make the easiest large format cocktail that will impress everyone at your holiday table. Thanksgiving’s aperitivo hour just got a delicious upgrade.
Did you try making this? Let us know how it went in the comments!
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Ingredients
Fig Syrup
- 1/2 cup
(100 g.) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup
water
- 2 Tbsp.
fig spread
Cocktail
- 1
(750-mL) bottle Prosecco or sparkling wine
- 4 oz.
elderflower liqueur
Ice cubes
- 4 oz.
club soda
- 1
to 2 figs, sliced
Rosemary sprigs, for garnish
Directions
Fig Syrup
- Step 1In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook sugar, water, and fig spread, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and sugar is dissolved, 5 to 7 minutes. Let cool.
- Step 2Make Ahead: Fig syrup can be made 1 month ahead. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate.
Cocktail
- Step 1In a large pitcher, combine Prosecco, elderflower liqueur, and 2 oz. fig syrup. Fill with ice. Top off with club soda.
- Step 2Pour spritz into wine glasses. Garnish with figs and rosemary.
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