How to Make the Perfect Spritz, the Blue Boar Way
Looking to upgrade your summer sipping, even from the comfort of your own home? Or perhaps you’re searching for the best summer cocktails London has to offer? Led by General Manager, Matteo, The Blue Boar team are here to help you master the art of the perfect spritz.
With our tips and secrets from behind the bar, whether it’s for aperitif hour with nibbles, daytime drinks in the garden, or an easy evening unwind, you’ll be crafting cocktails like a connoisseur in no time.
What is a Spritz Drink?
A spritz drink is a light, bubbly cocktail traditionally made with sparkling wine, a bitter or sweet liqueur, and soda water. It’s perfect for daytime sipping or a pre-dinner aperitif, and its versatility makes it a go-to choice for many.
Bartender Tip: Know Your Ratio of Spritz ingredients
The secret to a well-balanced spritz starts with the golden ratio:
- Three parts sparkling wine
- Two parts liqueur
- One part soda
serve this over plenty of ice and finished with a thoughtful garnish.
Your Favourite Fizz
Prosecco is the traditional base, but don’t be afraid to experiment with your favourite fizz. At Blue Boar, we love using Rathfinny Classic Cuvée Brut, to add welcoming, fruity notes, champion our local vineyards and give our spritzes a distinctly British twist.
Mix It Up With Your Liqueur
Spirits are a great place to get creative as well as add fun pops of colour (think iconic Aperols, lively Limoncellos, or Dow’s Port which we use to make our rich Ruby Spritz)
How to Customise Your Spritz Drink
Topped to perfection
Prefer something a little sweeter? Swap out your soda for lemonade to create a softer profile, perfect for a sweet tooth.
Bartender Tip: Don’t Underestimate the Garnish
Garnishes do more than just look pretty. The right garnish can elevate your spritz with a whole new flavour dimension. Our Spicy Mango spritz, for example, gets a fiery twist from a green chilli (seeds and all) that delivers heat with every sip.
Cheers to Spritz Season
So whether you’re joining us at Blue Boar for cocktails near Westminister, or spritzing at home, now’s the time to raise a glass to summer with something cold, sparkling, and full of flavour.
Cheers to spritz season.