Witty Orchard Spritz

This Witty Orchard Spritz cocktail combines the bready, citrusy, and spicy tones of witbier with the smooth texture of Calvados, amaro, and fresh orange juice. The flavors are complemented by a citrus-forward amaro, and the cocktail can be enjoyed with a boozy orange wheel at the end.

Witty Orchard Spritz

A refreshing and citrusy cocktail featuring witbier, Calvados, amaro, and fresh orange juice, topped with a hint of citrus-forward beer and served with a boozy orange wheel.

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Ingredients

  • 1 oz Calvados, Cognac, or Armagnac
  • 1 oz amaro (e.g., Amaro Nonino, Montenegro, or Averna)
  • 3/4 oz fresh orange juice
  • Ice
  • 3 oz Belgian-style witbier (e.g., Hoegaarden or Allagash White)
  • 1 orange wheel

Instructions

  1. In a shaker, combine the Calvados, amaro, and orange juice.
  2. Add ice, cover the shaker, and shake until well chilled.
  3. Fill a rocks glass with ice.
  4. Strain the cocktail into the glass and top with witbier.
  5. Add the orange wheel and serve.