Manzanilla Spritz

The Manzanilla Spritz has a saline, citrusy, crisp, mineral, light flavor profile. A sophisticated Spanish-inspired spritz featuring the delicate, briny notes of manzanilla sherry. This effervescent aperitif balances the wine's saline minerality with bright citrus and aromatic bubbles.

A Manzanilla Spritz requires 6 ingredients: Manzanilla sherry, Fresh orange juice, Sparkling water, Orange Bitters, Orange wheel, Green olive.

A Manzanilla Spritz takes about 3 minutes to prepare and is considered easy difficulty.

A Manzanilla Spritz is traditionally served in a wine glass, garnished with Orange wheel and green olive on a cocktail pick.

Yes, you can make a mocktail version of the Manzanilla Spritz by substituting the spirits with non-alcoholic alternatives such as seedlip, non-alcoholic distilled spirits, or flavored syrups and juices that mimic the original flavor profile.

The Manzanilla Spritz is a modern interpretation that pays homage to Spain's oldest sherry-producing region. Manzanilla sherry, exclusively produced in Sanlúcar de Barrameda near the Atlantic coast, has been crafted since the 15th century. The wine's distinctive salty, mineral character comes from the coastal location where sea breezes influence the aging process under a layer of flor yeast. While traditional Spanish consumption involved drinking manzanilla neat as a tapa accompaniment, the spritz format emerged in the early 2000s as bartenders began exploring fortified wines in mixed drinks. The cocktail gained popularity in wine bars across Europe and America as drinkers sought lighter, more nuanced alternatives to the ubiquitous Aperol Spritz. Today, the Manzanilla Spritz represents the perfect marriage of Old World winemaking and New World cocktail innovation, offering a sophisticated drinking experience that honors its Andalusian roots.