In a festive season overflowing with novelty serves and bold cocktail experimentation, few drinks manage to surprise while still honouring the elegance of simplicity. The Cocoa Spritz does exactly that. Light, sparkling and subtly indulgent, it captures the art of balance in a way that feels both festive and refreshingly new.
There’s no heavy-handed sweetness or overworked garnish to distract from its intention. The Cocoa Spritz is transparent in its craft; every ingredient holds its own, and at the heart of this harmony lies in ANGOSTURA® cocoa bitters, a quiet force that elevates without overwhelming.
Just a few dashes of ANGOSTURA® cocoa bitters unlock layers impossible to fake. The bitters’ deep cocoa richness tethers the spritz’ s bright effervescence, adding warmth, structure and a whisper of complexity. For bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts, it’s not simply an addition. It’s the defining thread that turns a clever idea into a truly memorable serve.
As drinkers continue to gravitate toward cocktails that feel considered rather than complicated, the Cocoa Spritz stands out as a modern celebration of restraint. It rewards precision. It demands intention.
Whether enjoyed at a sun-soaked garden gathering, served as a festive welcome drink, or paired with dessert for a playful twist, the Cocoa Spritz captures a new kind of summer indulgence. It proves that innovation doesn’t always mean excess sometimes it simply means knowing exactly what to add, and when to stop.
Cocoa Spritz Recipe
Ingredients:
• 50 ml dry white wine or prosecco
• 100–150 ml tonic water or soda water (to taste)
• 2 dashes ANGOSTURA® cocoa bitters
• 1 slice of orange or grapefruit
• Ice
Method:
Fill a large wine glass with ice, add the wine or prosecco, then top with tonic or soda water. Add two dashes of ANGOSTURA® cocoa bitters, stir gently to combine, and finish with an orange or grapefruit slice as garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy the lightest, most refreshing cocktail of the festive season.
The Profile
Crisp, bright and delicately decadent, the Cocoa Spritz offers soft layers of citrus, florals and velvety cocoa. Every sip is lifted by ANGOSTURA® cocoa bitters, which binds lightness to depth and transforms a sparkling serve into a moment of refined indulgence.
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