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Montenegro spritz built in a tall wine glass packed with fresh ice. Light golden color, strong bubbly lift.

Amaro Spritz Cocktail

A simple Italian aperitivo built right in a wine glass using the classic 2:3:1 ratio. This amaro spritz is herbal, bubbly, and refreshing, with bright prosecco, chilled soda water, and citrus. Easy, quick, and perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings: 1 people
Course: Drink / Aperitivo Cocktail
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz amaro Averna, Montenegro, or similar
  • 4 –6 oz chilled prosecco or sparkling rosé
  • 2 –4 oz chilled soda water or club soda
  • 1 orange wheel or grapefruit twist
  • Optional: 0.25–0.5 oz cooled 1:1 honey syrup if you want a softer finish
  • Glass: Large stemmed wine glass
  • Ice: Fresh cold glass ice (fill glass to the brim)

Method
 

Fill a large wine glass to the top with cold, fresh ice.
    Pour in 2 oz amaro.
      Add 4–6 oz chilled prosecco or sparkling rosé.
        Top with 2–4 oz chilled soda water (more water for drier, lighter flavor; less water for a rounder sip).
          Stir once or twice very gently to mix without knocking out carbonation.
            Garnish with an orange wheel for sweetness or a grapefruit twist for a brighter aroma.
              Taste and adjust:
              1. Add a splash more soda if it tastes heavy.
              2. Add 0.25 oz more amaro if it feels too thin.
              3. Optional: Add a small amount of honey syrup to soften bitterness.
              Serve immediately while bubbly and cold.

                Notes

                • Keep every ingredient very cold. Cold prosecco and cold soda make a huge difference in bubble texture.
                • Use fresh ice, not ice that has sat in the freezer uncovered — old ice dulls flavor.
                • Montenegro gives a lighter, citrusy spritz; Averna feels richer and cozier.
                • Prosecco keeps things crisp; rosé adds berry notes and color.
                • Stir only once or twice. Too much stirring kills the sparkle.
                • This drink is great for small groups because the ratio makes it easy to scale without measuring tools.