A Sarti Spritz is a bright, fruity Italian cocktail made with Sarti Rosa, chilled Prosecco and a splash of soda water. Light, sparkling and beautifully pink, this refreshing spritz is perfect for warm evenings, summer gatherings and relaxed aperitivo hour served with olives, crostini and your favourite antipasti.
Could Sarti Spritz be the summer drink everyone is talking about? It has all the qualities of a great Italian aperitivo cocktail: it is simple to make, easy to serve, colourful in the glass and light enough to enjoy before dinner with a few savoury snacks.
Sarti Rosa, pronounced sar-tee ro-sa, is an Italian aperitivo liqueur from Bologna that dates back to 1885. Although it has a long history, it is still less familiar than Aperol or Campari, which makes it a fun bottle to try if you love discovering new spritz recipes.
The liqueur has a gorgeous pink colour and is made with Sicilian blood orange, mango and passion fruit. The flavour is fruity, fragrant and tropical, with passion fruit coming through most strongly. It has a similar fruit-forward feel to Passoa liqueur, but with an Italian aperitivo character that works beautifully with sparkling wine.
Unlike many classic aperitivo drinks, a Sarti Spritz is not bitter. If you find an Aperol Spritz or Campari cocktail a little too sharp, this fruity spritz may be a better choice. It is sweet, sparkling, refreshing and very easy to drink, especially when served over plenty of ice with a fresh citrus garnish.
The classic ratio for this Sarti Rosa cocktail is wonderfully simple: three parts Prosecco, two parts Sarti and one part soda water. The result is a balanced, bubbly drink that takes just five minutes to prepare. Serve it in a large wine glass so there is plenty of room for ice, sparkle and garnish.
Below you’ll find the full Sarti Spritz recipe, along with some delicious Italian antipasti ideas to serve alongside it. It is an effortless cocktail for aperitivo hour, summer parties, garden drinks or any occasion where you want something fresh, colourful and a little different.
What to serve with a Sarti Spritz
A spritz is at its best when served the Italian way, with a few simple bites on the side. Salty, savoury snacks balance the sweetness of the cocktail and turn one drink into a relaxed aperitivo moment. Choose a few antipasti-style dishes that can be prepared ahead of time and shared at the table.
Marinated olives are always a great choice, especially with citrus, herbs and olive oil. Breadsticks, crostini, fried dough and stuffed peppers also work beautifully because they add crunch, richness and savoury flavour. If you are serving this Sarti Rosa spritz before dinner, keep the portions light and let the drink stay the star of the occasion.
- Grissini – Italian Breadsticks
- Easy Marinated Olives – Ready In 5 Minutes
- Italian Tuna Stuffed Cherry Peppers
- Burrata and Parmigiano Crostini with Crispy Prosciutto
- Gnocco Fritto (Italian Fried Dough)
- Rustici Leccesi (Tomato and Mozzarella Pastries)
Sarti is an Italian surname that means tailors. The liqueur was named after one of its founders, Luigi Sarti.
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If you try this Sarti Spritz, leave a rating and share how it turned out in the comments. It is a simple cocktail, but the quality of the ingredients makes a big difference, so use chilled Prosecco, plenty of ice and a fresh garnish for the best result.
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This Sarti Spritz recipe is quick, simple and ideal for making one glass at a time. Chill the Prosecco before you begin and build the cocktail directly in the glass for the easiest method.
Sarti Spritz
By Emily
Ingredients
- 3 parts Prosecco, (90ml)
- 2 parts Sarti, (60ml)
- 1 part soda water, (30ml)
- Wedge of lime for garnish, (optional)
- Ice
Instructions
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Fill a large wine glass generously with ice.
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Pour in the Prosecco first, then add the Sarti Rosa and finish with the soda water.
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Stir gently, garnish with a wedge of lime and serve immediately while cold and sparkling.
Notes
Optional garnishes – Lime is fresh and simple, but blood orange or grapefruit would also pair well with the fruity flavour of Sarti Rosa.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so it should only be used as an approximation.