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Velvet Gondola Spritz
About
The Velvet Gondola Spritz is what you order when you want elegance without excess.
This is a low-ABV spritz that leans into texture and aroma rather than strength. St-Germain brings soft elderflower florals, lightly honeyed and fragrant without being cloying. Blackcurrant juice deepens the tone, adding rich berry character and a subtle tart edge that keeps the drink grounded.
Prosecco lifts everything with crisp bubbles and dryness, preventing the florals from drifting too sweet. A splash of soda stretches the finish, making the profile lighter and more polished.
Served in a coupe, this spritz feels refined rather than casual. The deep blush color catches light beautifully, while a lemon twist adds aromatic brightness and cuts through the berry depth.
The Velvet Gondola Spritz is composed, quietly indulgent, and designed for long evenings where the goal is conversation, not intensity.
Shaken or Stirred? Built. Building this cocktail gently preserves the Prosecco’s carbonation and keeps the drink airy.
What You'll Need
For one Velvet Gondola Spritz:
- 0.75 oz St-Germain
- 0.75 oz blackcurrant juice
- 2.5 oz Prosecco
- 1 oz soda water
Glass: Coupe
Garnish: Lemon twist
Pro Tip: Use a dry Prosecco to maintain balance. Blackcurrant already brings richness, so dryness keeps the structure clean.
How to Make It
- Add St-Germain and blackcurrant juice to a chilled coupe.
- Gently pour in Prosecco.
- Top with a splash of soda water.
- Give a light stir to integrate.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
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Tasting Notes
The Barsys Edge
Low-ABV cocktails demand balance. Too much liqueur turns sweet, too much soda flattens flavor. Barsys 360 cocktail machine ensures Velvet Gondola Spritz remains precise, polished, and consistently balanced.
Sip Setting
Velvet Gondola Spritz is made for golden-hour terraces and slow aperitivo moments. It’s graceful, composed, and ideal when you want something elegant without the punch.
Garnish Game
A lemon twist brightens the aroma and adds a sharp citrus lift that contrasts beautifully with the berry and floral notes.
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FAQs
What is the Velvet Gondola Spritz?
Velvet Gondola Spritz is a low-ABV sparkling cocktail made with St-Germain, blackcurrant juice, Prosecco, and soda.
Is this cocktail sweet?
It’s lightly sweet but balanced by tart berry notes and dry bubbles.
Can I skip the soda?
You can, but soda lightens the finish and keeps the drink refreshing.
Can I use crème de cassis instead of juice?
You can, though it will increase sweetness and alcohol content.
Is this similar to a Kir Royale?
It shares berry depth but adds elderflower and soda for a lighter, more floral profile.