Ouzo Spritz

Multiple · Wine

Greece's anise spirit lengthened with Prosecco, lemon, and a splash of tonic — a taverna twist on the Aperol Spritz, anise-forward and sea-breezy.

GlassWine
GarnishNone
ABV10%
Categoryinternational
Flavoranise, sparkling, greek, refreshing

Ingredients

  • Ouzo1 oz
  • Fresh Lemon Juice0.5 oz
  • Prosecco3 oz
  • Tonic Water1 oz
  • Lemon Slice1 piece
  • Mint Sprig1 piece

Method

  1. Fill wine glass with ice
  2. Add ouzo and lemon juice
  3. Top with Prosecco and tonic water
  4. Garnish with lemon slice and mint sprig

Pro Tips

  • Use a dry, clean ouzo like Plomari; sweeter ouzos make the spritz cloying.
  • Lemon's essential — skip it and the anise dominates unpleasantly.
  • A slim wedge of cucumber makes a lovely third garnish for a hot summer table.