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Vanilla Bean Spritz Cocktail

Vanilla Bean Spritz Cocktail Recipe
A bubbly, lightly sweet cocktail that pairs sparkling wine and soda water with real vanilla bean syrup for a crisp, mellow twist on the classic spritz. Great for any occasion where you want something just a little extra special.
John
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Serving Size 1 cocktail

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Bar spoon
  • Measuring jigger
  • Cocktail glass
  • Small saucepan
  • Citrus peeler or knife

Ingredients

  • 1 vanilla bean split and scraped, for syrup
  • 0.5 cup sugar for syrup
  • 0.5 cup water for syrup
  • 3 oz sparkling wine or prosecco
  • 1 oz soda water
  • 1 oz vanilla bean syrup
  • 2 dashes bitters
  • ice cubes
  • orange peel for garnish

Instructions

  • Make vanilla bean syrup by simmering split vanilla bean, sugar, and water until sugar dissolves. Cool and strain.
  • Fill a cocktail glass with ice cubes. Pour in vanilla bean syrup, sparkling wine, and soda water.
  • Add bitters and stir gently with a bar spoon to combine without losing the bubbles.
  • Express an orange peel over the drink and use as garnish. Serve immediately.

Notes

Chill the glass before serving for extra refreshment. Try lemon twist for more citrus or let the vanilla bean infuse longer for a deeper flavor. Syrup keeps in the fridge for a week.