Spritz

Marie Brizard Leans Into The Apero Hour

The summer of the Spritz is upon us. Mixing a Spritz can easily go beyond the bitter, using today’s bright and trendy flavors like Passion Fruit, Elderflower, and Yuzu. The Spritz is being reimagined with unforgettable ingredients and flavors creating a harmonious blend that sets the tone for savoring the moment.

Beverage experts are leaning into a very “French Riviera” vibe this summer with The Apero Hour tantalizing palates by pairing small bites with low ABV cocktails, that can extend social gatherings from day into the night. During The Apero Hour, a time after work and before dinner, friends and family gather.

Tropical Spritz

Suggested food pairing: Salami, bacon, Cantal cheese, mini croissants.

Ingredients

2 oz. Marie Brizard Passion Fruit Liqueur

1 ½ oz. pineapple juice

3 oz. prosecco

1 ½ oz. Q Grapefruit

Preparation

Shake over ice.

Top with effervescent items. Roll-strain intro wine glass over fresh ice.

Garnish with pineapple fronds and grapefruit wheels.

“Bring that laid-back French ‘je ne sais quois’ to your next get together,” says Director of Beverage Marketing for Republic National Distributing Company, Sly Cosmopolous. “In Europe, it’s common to gather and have snacks and a light Spritz as a palate teaser before dinner to unwind and chat with your friends or co-workers about the day.”

Expertly crafted Spritzes can be paired perfectly with French Charcuterie boards, including cured meats, brie, blue cheese, French bread, apples, raisins, fruit jams, green olives, pistachios, walnuts, and cashews. Check out Sly’s Tropical Spritz with suggested food pairings, adding some joie de vivre.