Description
A refreshing and aromatic Spiced Orange Spritzer featuring freshly squeezed orange juice, warm spices, a hint of honey, and bubbly prosecco and orange seltzer, perfect for a light, festive drink.
Ingredients
Scale
Spritzer Mix
- ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
- 1 pinch allspice
- 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon honey
Toppings and Garnish
- 2 to 3 ounces prosecco
- 2 ounces orange seltzer
- Orange wedges for garnish
- Ice cubes (enough to fill glasses)
Instructions
- Prepare glassware: Fill 2 wine glasses with ice cubes to chill and serve the spritzer cold.
- Mix spices and juice: In a measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the freshly squeezed orange juice, orange zest, allspice, freshly grated nutmeg, and honey thoroughly to combine the flavors evenly.
- Divide mixture: Pour the spiced orange juice mixture evenly over the ice in each wine glass.
- Add prosecco: Top each glass with 2 to 3 ounces of chilled prosecco, adding a sparkling, festive touch to the drink.
- Add seltzer: Follow with 2 ounces of orange seltzer to each glass to enhance the citrus flavor and add effervescence.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish each glass with a fresh orange wedge on the rim and serve the spritzers immediately while they are fresh and bubbly.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed orange juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of honey based on your preferred sweetness level.
- Prosecco can be replaced with any sparkling white wine or Champagne.
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute prosecco with additional orange seltzer or sparkling water.
- Serve immediately to maintain the fizz and freshness of the spritzer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: orange spritzer, spiced orange drink, prosecco cocktail, holiday spritzer, orange zest cocktail
