Amaro Spritz, the perfect cocktail for summer

Amaro Spritz

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Start by preparing your garnish. Citrus always pairs well with a spritz!

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Fill your serving glass with ice before starting to build the drink.

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Add the amaro liqueur. The most famous amaro used in a spritz is Aperol, but here I've used Luxardo Bitter Bianco. You can use any amaro that you like!

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Give it a quick stir. Then add your garnish, and serve.

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