Think martinis aren’t for you? Try this one. Long, elegant and slightly sweet, the Martini Spritz is not a classic martini — it’s a refreshingly chic spritz made with vermouth bianco, Prosecco and soda. Expect delicate vanilla, bright citrus and lively bubbles in every sip.
If you usually prefer a dry martini, this spritz is a gentle detour worth taking. Vermouth bianco brings floral and vanilla notes that soften the drink, while the Prosecco adds effervescence and the soda lightens the alcohol for an easy-to-drink, summertime cocktail.
With temperatures rising, it’s the perfect time to move recipe testing out of the hot kitchen and into the glass. Spritzes are ideal for warm weather: the name comes from the German word for “splash,” originally referring to a dash of water added to wine to lower the alcohol and extend the drink. The Martini Spritz follows that refreshing tradition with a modern, elegant twist.
Spritz ingredients
This Martini Spritz is built from just three main ingredients plus a grapefruit garnish. It’s simple, flavourful and easy to scale:
- Vermouth bianco — a sweet, fortified white wine flavoured with botanicals. It contributes vanilla, citrus and herbal notes that make the drink more complex than a simple wine spritz.
- Prosecco — an approachable, budget-friendly sparkling wine that supplies lively bubbles and a crisp backbone for the cocktail.
- Soda water — to dilute and refresh without removing the sparkle.
Remember the simple ratio: 3:2:1 of Prosecco to vermouth to soda. You can use a jigger or eyeball the proportions for a single glass.
Recipe tips and notes
- Swap in rosé vermouth if you prefer berry and floral aromas instead of the vanilla and spice of bianco.
- Because vermouth bianco is slightly sweet, choose a dry Prosecco to balance the sweetness.
- Use plenty of ice so the drink stays cold and diluted just enough.
- Stir very gently — one or two swizzles is enough. Over-stirring will flatten the bubbles.
Serving suggestions
Serve the Martini Spritz in a wide, long-stemmed glass so the aromas can open up — a red wine glass or a gin balloon works well. A narrow champagne flute will feel too cramped for this style of spritz.
After combining the ingredients, finish the drink with a wedge of pink grapefruit. A light squeeze of the wedge adds bright citrus oil and a hint of tang that complements the vermouth’s botanicals and the Prosecco’s bubbles.
More spritz recipes
- Mojito spritz (mint-forward and refreshing)
- Limoncello spritz (zesty and bright)
- Aperol spritz (classic and bittersweet)
- Hugo spritz (elderflower and mint)
Martini Spritz
Ingredients
- 50ml / 2oz vermouth bianco (sweet vermouth)
- 75ml / 3oz Prosecco
- 25ml / 1oz soda water
- grapefruit wedge, for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a generous glass with ice and pour in the vermouth bianco.
- Top the glass with Prosecco, filling about half the remaining space, then add soda water to fill the rest. Squeeze a little juice from a grapefruit wedge into the drink.
- Stir gently once or twice to combine, then garnish with the grapefruit wedge.
Nutrition
Calories: 91 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2 g | Protein: 0.1 g | Sodium: 10 mg | Potassium: 66 mg | Sugar: 2 g | Calcium: 8 mg | Iron: 0.3 mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.
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