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Shaoxing Spritz

The Italian aperitivo meets the amber wine of Shaoxing.

Shaoxing Spritz: amber Shaoxing wine spritz with ice and orange in a wine glass
  • GlassLarge wine glass
  • GarnishOrange slice
  • DifficultyEasy
  • StrengthLight
Make it for1 drink

Ingredients

  • 60 mlsemi-dry Shaoxing wine (Jiafan or Huadiao)
  • 30 mlItalian bitter aperitif
  • 60 mlsoda water

Method

  1. 1Fill a large wine glass with ice.
  2. 2Add the Shaoxing wine and the bitter aperitif.
  3. 3Top with soda water and stir gently.

Tasting note

Bittersweet and nutty, like a spritz with a hint of sherry.

Pairs with

Olives, roasted nuts, salty snacks

Please drink responsibly. Wine Silk Road recipes are for adults of legal drinking age.