On the French Riviera, the spritz fizzes with champagne!
The general trend of enjoying champagne cocktails is associated with the glamorous lifestyles of European high society in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In which among European aristocracy and royalty, champagne spritzes or variations of champagne cocktails, were enjoyed by affluent individuals and socialites throughout Europe, particularly in France and Italy, where both champagne and the spritz had strong cultural ties.
A refreshing spritz to marvel guests in summer time.
Why use champagne for Spritz:
Because champagne has a higher acidity and is drier than prosecco. Creating a more balanced and refreshing drink, especially when mixed with sweet or aromatic ingredients.
Which champagne to use:
There are many champagnes and many spritzes. The best kind of champagne to use depends on the desired type of spritz, ranging from the bitter Campari and pomegranate spritz to sweeter orange and elderflower spritzes or more aromatic limoncello and Lillet variations.
A spritz of a unique flavour complexity can be achieved when using champagne instead: unlike prosecco, champagne has more complex flavor profiles, from notes of apple, pear and citrus to brioche or almonds, spices and herbs.
Mint Champagne Spritz with Grapefruit:
Ingredients:
90 ml Saint Devote
60 ml Myspritz Traditional
30 ml soda water
Fresh mint leaves
Orange or grafruit slice
Ice
The Mint Champagne Spritz is best enjoyed with our Blanc de Blancs ‘Saint Devote’ by Comte de Monte Carlo chosen for its unique finesse of rich flavours including Citrus fruits, lemon, mint, fresh butter, undergrowth, vanilla.
Complementing greatly the nuanced flavors of the Myspritz, realized with natural infusions of medicinal herbs which subtly amplify the sophisticated flavours of the Champagne. Theses include spices and fresh citrus fruits, among which are Sicilian orange peels which are left to infuse along with herbs carrying beneficial properties such as the Gentian, known for its ability to stimulate taste receptors and appetite, making the giving any cocktail the right boost.
Orange or Grapefruit?
Either fruits give a different desired flavour profile. Adding orange or grapefruit to a mint champagne spritz can enhance the drink with additional layers of flavor and aroma.
Both fruits work well, but they offer different taste profiles, so which one to choose? :
Orange for the sweet tooth.
As it adds a sweet, citrusy flavor with a hint of tartness, pairing well with the herbal notes of mint and the acidity of champagne.
Grapefruit for the bitter lovers.
As it offers a more complex, bitter, and tangy flavor compared to orange, complementing the dryness of champagne and the refreshing quality of mint.
Which one do we prefer? Grapefruit…
