Scarlet Spritz
Ingredients
- Absinthe
- 1.5 ounces strawberry-infused Aperol
- 0.5 ounce Lillet Blanc aperitif
- 2 dashes rhubarb bitters
- Sparkling wine
- lemon twist
- strawberry
Method
Coat the inside of a coupe or Nick & Nora glass with absinthe, then discard the excess and set aside. Add the infused Aperol, Lillet Blanc and rhubarb bitters to a mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled. Strain into the prepared glass. Top with sparkling wine. Garnish with a lemon twist and speared strawberry. Serve the remainder of the drink in a small carafe over ice, if desired.