Cappelletti Spritz

Serves
makes 1
Time
5 minutes

ANNE WATSON

Published on June 14, 2019

With its unmistakable ruby hue and subtle bitterness, the Italian wine-based apéritif known as Cappelletti makes an excellent replacement for Aperol in this spritz. Erick Castro, the bartender behind San Diego's Raised by Wolves, mixes the spirit with lychee liqueur, sparkling wine, and club soda, and garnishes the cocktail with a grapefruit twist instead of the usual orange slice.

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Equipment

Large Wine Glass

Ingredients

1½ oz. (3 Tbsp.) Cappelletti Aperitivo
½ oz. (1 Tbsp.) lychee liqueur
3 oz. (¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp.) sparkling wine
1 oz. (2 Tbsp.) club soda
Grapefruit twist, for garnish

Instructions

Step 1

In a large wine glass filled with ice, combine the Cappelletti Aperitivo and lychee liqueur; stir. Top with the sparkling wine and club soda, then garnish with a grapefruit twist. Serve immediately.