Ingredients
- 2 ozamaretto
- ¾ ozfresh lemon juice
- 3 ozprosecco
- 1 ozclub soda
- 🍋Lemon wheel or cocktail cherry on a pick.(garnish)
🔧 Tools
Instructions
- Fill a large wine glass with ice.
- Pour in amaretto and fresh lemon juice.
- Top gently with prosecco and a splash of club soda to preserve the bubbles.
- Stir once very gently with a bar spoon.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel or cocktail cherry on a pick. Serve immediately.
📜 History
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.