Amaretto Spritz

The Amaretto Spritz brings the beloved Italian digestif into spritz territory, pairing its characteristic almond sweetness with dry prosecco and a squeeze of lemon for a bubbly, low-key elegant sipper that works as well before dinner as it does after.

The Amaretto Spritz is a contemporary adaptation of the Italian spritz format — itself a tradition rooted in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy — applied to amaretto, the sweet almond-flavored liqueur long associated with Saronno in Lombardy. While the Aperol Spritz became a global phenomenon in the 2010s, the Amaretto Spritz gained notable traction in 2024 and 2025 as home bartenders and social media creators explored amaretto's potential in lighter, more approachable formats. A version of the drink posted on TikTok in early 2025 accumulated nearly 50,000 likes, reflecting strong consumer interest in the combination. The drink's appeal lies in its balance: amaretto provides sweetness and almond depth, fresh lemon juice adds brightness and cuts the sugar, and dry prosecco contributes effervescence that keeps the overall profile refreshing.