Fall Lambrusco Spritz
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Kick off the holidays with this dynamic pairing: Cranberry Crostinis and a Fall Lambrusco Spritz.
The rich flavors of the crostini are balanced beautifully by the light, bubbly spritz, featuring a rosemary olive oil syrup that’s pure fall in a glass. Trust us—your appetizer game just got an upgrade.
we’re diving into one of my all-time favorite holiday pairings: Crostinis with cranberry sauce, cheese, prosciutto, and thyme, paired with a Fall Lambrusco Spritz. Together, these two create a flavor harmony that’s sweet, savory, bitter, and bubbly—perfect for setting the tone of your Thanksgiving feast.
The highlight of this pairing? That rosemary olive oil syrup. It’s my new favorite fall ingredient, lending an herbal richness to the spritz that plays beautifully against the bold Lambrusco and zesty grapefruit. Make a batch and prepare to drizzle it into everything! So, whether you’re hosting a full spread or just looking for a festive treat to share, this pairing is a guaranteed hit. Let’s get started!
Fall Lambrusco Spritz
Print RecipeIngredients
- 1 oz Aperitif of choice
- 3/4 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 1/2 oz olive oil syrup
- 3 oz Lambrusco
- 1 oz Prosecco
Instructions
- To a glass filled with ice add all ingredients.
- Mix together & pair with your crostinis!
- Olive oil syrup:
- To a pot add 1 cup sugar + 1 cup water + 2-3 rosemary sprigs + 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- Place on medium heat until sugar dissolves, let simmer for 10 minutes. Let cool completely & strain.
- Option to blend to better incorporate the olive oil!
Xoxo, cheers!
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