Ionian Spritz cocktail

Ionian Spritz cocktail image
Serve in
a Goblet glass...
3 shot Prosecco sparkling wine (or Champagne)
2 shot Skinos Mastiha
1 shot Soda (club soda)
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How to make:

POUR ingredients into ice-filled glass and lightly stir.

Garnish:

Orange slice

Comment:

The Greeks and Italians are separated by the Ionian Sea, in this Spritz both countries come together with Italian Prosecco and Greek Mastiha.

Origin:

Created in August 2015 by yours truly (Simon Difford) at the Cabinet Room, London, England.

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