5 Ingredients or Fewer

Gin Spritz

April 20, 2010
4.5
4 Ratings
Photo by James Ransom
  • Prep time 2 minutes
  • Serves 1
Author Notes

This is inspired by a cocktail I had at Gigis' Trattoria in Rhinebeck, NY. It's deliciously refreshing - awesome for drinking outside! - apartmentcooker —Erin Jeanne McDowell

Test Kitchen Notes

Mint, lime juice, gin and bubbles. There is little more that I want in a grown-up summer cocktail. The mint complements the herbal qualities in the gin and the Prosecco lightens the drink, making it go down really easily. - Emily —The Editors

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • Juice of one lime
  • 4 to 6 mint leaves
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 shot gin
  • Prosecco
Directions
  1. Muddle the lime, mint, and sugar together. Transfer to a cocktail shaker with ice and the gin. Shake until chilled.
  2. Pour into a chilled glass and finish with prosecco.

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I always have three kinds of hot sauce in my purse. I have a soft spot for making people their favorite dessert, especially if it's wrapped in a pastry crust. My newest cookbook, Savory Baking, came out in Fall of 2022 - is full of recipes to translate a love of baking into recipes for breakfast, dinner, and everything in between!

7 Reviews

Taylor S. June 1, 2022
Delicious cocktail that comes together so easily! I used a local PA gin that had notes of citrus/herbs which paired perfectly.
 
Megan February 14, 2014
Can you share where the glass in the photography can be found? I'm searching for some coupe glasses.
 
patricia M. February 2, 2014
Sound really good execpt I do not care for mint. Any suggestions to replace. thanks
 
chris January 11, 2015
Any of the many herbs found in gin. Some ideas, here:
http://www.sfgate.com/food/article/St-George-Spirits-creates-a-Mount-Tam-gin-2311185.php
 
CarlaCooks February 2, 2014
I made this for a full bottle of prosecco. I used 6x the amount of mint/sugar/lime/gin. It turned our pretty well, but I would probably cut down on the sugar a bit.
 
wssmom July 8, 2011
I love this! Looking forward to it being my happy hour drink tonight!
 
Midge April 29, 2010
Yum, sounds right up my alley. Will definitely be trying it if it ever warms up..