This Italian Amaretto Spritz Mocktail is sweet, bubbly, and so refreshing! With almond, a little orange juice, and dry champagne you’ll fall in love with this new take on a classic spritz.
A spritz is an Italian cocktail that has gained a lot of popularity in the U.S. over the past few years.
The classic version is an Aperol Spritz Mocktail, but this Amaretto Spritz Mocktail is even better and wildly underrated. It’s made for the people who love a good spritz but aren’t a fan of citrusy Aperol.
Amaretto is a sweet Italian liqueur. It has a distinct almond flavor that resembles cherry, but it’s also nutty and honeyed too. With added orange juice and dry champagne, it’s a perfectly balanced spritz.
For an unconventional recipe, try my Lavender Spritz (a mocktail of course).
Amaretto Spritz Mocktail Ingredients
This flavorful spritz is only 4 ingredients! Keep reading for notes on each ingredient and potential substitutions.
- Non Alcoholic Amaretto: I use Lyre’s Amaretti. It’s rich in flavor and has the perfect almond flavor. To be honest, it is one of my favorite zero proof spirits of all time.
- Orange Juice: Feel free to use freshly squeezed or bottled.
- Non Alcoholic Champagne: You’ll want to use a dry brut for this recipe. Amaretto is already sweet in flavor so adding a sweet champagne like prosecco sends this over the edge.
- Club Soda: What’s a spritz without a ton of bubbles?! If you don’t have club soda you can also use neutral flavored tonic water or mineral water.
- Garnishes: I prefer to drink this spritz in the summer so I use a fresh cherry and sprig of thyme. In the winter use a cocktail cherry and orange slice.
- OPTIONAL: For a level of complexity, try adding a few dashes of non alcoholic bitters. I recommend All the Bitter’s orange or New Orleans style for this mocktail (get 10% off with my code ENTIRELY10 – not sponsored).
You’ll also want to grab your favorite wine or brandy glasses (that’s what a spritz is typically served in).
How to Make an Amaretto Spritz Mocktail
1. Stir together the non alcoholic amaretto and orange juice in a glass. If you’re using non alcoholic bitters, you’ll want to add them here.
2. Fill the glass with ice and pour over the non alcoholic champagne and club soda.
3. Give it a stir and garnish with fresh cherry and sprig of thyme.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
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Amaretto Spritz Mocktail
EQUIPMENT
- glassware - wine glass, or brandy glass
- spoon or stirrer - long handled
INGREDIENTS
With Non Alcoholic Spirits
- 2 ounces non alcoholic amaretto - from Lyre’s, or amaretto simple syrup
- 1 ounce orange juice
- 3 ounces non alcoholic champagne - Fre Non Alcoholic Sparkling Brut
- 1 ounces club soda - tonic water or mineral water can be used
- 1 cherry - for garnish
- 1 sprig thyme - for garnish
- 1-2 dashes non alcoholic bitters - optional for complexity – add orange or New Orleans (get 10% off with my code ENTIRELY10)
INSTRUCTIONS
- To a glass add non alcoholic amaretto and orange juice. Stir until combined. NOTE: If you're using bitters you will add them here.
- Fill glass with ice, add non alcoholic champagne and then top it off with club soda.
- Lightly stir and garnish with a cherry and sprig of thyme. Sip!
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