Alcohol-free Negroni spritz
A bitter orange aperitif, alcohol-free gin and a long pour of sparkling wine. Negroni character, no alcohol.
- Time
- 3 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Glass
- Wine glass
- Strength
- Alcohol-free
How to make an Alcohol-free Negroni spritz
- Fill the glass with ice. Fill a large wine glass right to the top with ice. More ice keeps the drink colder and slows dilution.
- Pour the aperitif and gin. Add the alcohol-free aperitif and the alcohol-free gin over the ice.
- Top with sparkling wine. Pour the sparkling wine in slowly, down the side of the glass, so it keeps its fizz. Stir once, gently, until the colour is even.
- Add the orange. Tuck an orange slice against the glass. Taste a sip: it should be bitter first, then sweet, with a dry finish.
- Glass
- Wine glassNo wine glass? Any large stemless glass or a short tumbler.
- Ice
- Ice cubes
- Garnish
- Orange sliceOr: A wide strip of orange peel.
What you need to make an Alcohol-free Negroni spritz
Bottles we'd use
- Alcohol-free bitter aperitifCrodino is a familiar bitter-orange choice; Lyre's Italian Spritz is another.Find it on Amazon
- Alcohol-free ginLook for a juniper-led one. Gordon's 0.0% is easy to find.Find it on Amazon
- Alcohol-free sparkling wineDry rather than sweet works best here; Nozeco is a common pick.Find it on Amazon
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The Alcohol-free Negroni spritz story
The Negroni spritz is a loose cousin of the Negroni Sbagliato, the Milanese drink in which sparkling wine replaces the gin. This version drops the alcohol altogether. A bitter alcohol-free aperitif stands in for Campari and sweet vermouth, and a splash of alcohol-free gin brings back some of the juniper.
It works because the bitterness is still there, and bitterness is what makes a Negroni feel grown-up. Chill everything, use plenty of ice, and taste before you serve. If it is too sweet, add a squeeze of orange. If it is too sharp, add a little more sparkling wine.
Alcohol-free Negroni spritz: your questions answered
What is in an Alcohol-free Negroni spritz?
An Alcohol-free Negroni spritz is made with 50 ml alcohol-free bitter aperitif, 25 ml alcohol-free gin and 75 ml alcohol-free sparkling wine. Garnish: orange slice.
Is this Alcohol-free Negroni spritz alcohol-free?
Yes. This Alcohol-free Negroni spritz is made without any alcoholic ingredients, though alcohol-free spirits and sparkling wines can still contain a trace of alcohol, so check the label if you need to avoid it completely.
What glass do you serve an Alcohol-free Negroni spritz in?
Serve an Alcohol-free Negroni spritz in a wine glass over ice. No wine glass? Any large stemless glass or a short tumbler.
