If you think martinis aren’t for you, give this one a try. Long, elegant and subtly sweet, the Martini Spritz is not a classic martini — it’s a chic, highly drinkable spritz made with vermouth bianco, prosecco and soda. Expect delicate notes of vanilla, lively bubbles and a bright citrus lift.
If you usually reach for a dry martini, you might be surprised by how approachable this version is. Vermouth bianco brings a soft sweetness and aromatic complexity that pairs beautifully with sparkling prosecco and a splash of soda.
With hot weather on the way, this is the kind of cocktail you’ll want to sip slowly in the shade. It’s been too warm to spend long in the kitchen lately, so I’ve focused on creating icy, refreshing drinks. The Martini Spritz is part of that effort — light, fizzy and effortless to make.
The word “spritz” comes from German, meaning ‘splash’. Traditionally it refers to adding a dash of water to wine to soften it and make it last longer. Modern spritzes use sparkling wine and soda to achieve the same idea: a lighter, more refreshing tipple with sparkle and flavour.
Spritz ingredients
This spritz uses just three main ingredients and a grapefruit garnish. The components are simple but each contributes character:
- Vermouth bianco — a sweet fortified wine that adds fruit, spice, citrus and herbal notes. It’s sweet rather than dry and gives the drink its aromatic backbone.
- Prosecco — an approachable sparkling wine that provides lively bubbles and lightness without overpowering the vermouth.
- Soda water — dilutes the mix gently while preserving the fizz, keeping the spritz bright and easy-drinking.
The recipe follows a simple 3:2:1 ratio: three parts prosecco to two parts vermouth bianco and one part soda water. You can measure precisely or eyeball it depending on the glass and your taste.
Recipe tips and notes
- Swap vermouth bianco for rosé vermouth if you prefer floral and berry notes instead of vanilla and spice.
- Because vermouth bianco is on the sweeter side, a drier prosecco balances the drink nicely.
- Fill the glass with plenty of ice to keep the spritz cold and refreshing.
- Stir only once or twice — over-stirring will flatten the bubbles.
Serving suggestions
Choose a long-stemmed glass with a generous bowl — a red wine glass or a gin balloon works well. Although this recipe includes prosecco, a slender champagne flute isn’t ideal because the drink needs space for ice, garnish and plenty of fizz.
After gently assembling the drink in the glass, finish with a wedge of pink grapefruit for colour and a fresh citrus aroma. A light squeeze of the wedge into the drink adds a lovely tart counterpoint to the vermouth’s sweetness.
More spritz recipes
- Mojito spritz
- Limoncello spritz
- Aperol spritz
- Hugo spritz
Martini Spritz
Ingredients
- 50ml / 2oz vermouth bianco (sweet vermouth)
- 75ml / 3oz prosecco
- 25ml / 1oz soda water
- grapefruit wedge, for garnish
Instructions
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Fill a glass with ice and pour in the vermouth bianco.
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Fill about half of the remaining space with prosecco, then top up with soda water. Add a light squeeze of the grapefruit wedge to marry the flavours, then stir gently once or twice to combine.
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Garnish with the grapefruit wedge and serve immediately while the bubbles are lively.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.
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