Mark your calendars and chill your glasses, National Spritz Day is coming in hot (or, well, sparkling) on August 1st, and we’ve got a new contender for your must-sip list: The Pear-fect Spritz.
It’s light. It’s chic. It’s just the right amount of effervescent. And it stars one of our favorite under-the-radar French liqueurs, Belle de Brillet … a pear and Cognac blend so elegant, it practically says “bonjour” when you open the bottle.
This spritz leans into all things summery and French without trying too hard. Think sunlit café tables, breezy linen shirts, and clinking glasses over stories that end in a good laugh. It’s the kind of drink that says, “Let’s take five and make it fabulous.”
Made in the heart of France, Belle de Brillet marries the juicy essence of a Williams pear with the smooth, rich depth of Cognac. The result? A lower-ABV liqueur that’s fruit-forward, aromatic, and tailor-made for daytime sipping.
And when you pair it with dry Prosecco, a hit of soda water, and a whisper of lemon? It’s bright, bubbly, and just a little flirty. In short: pear-fection.
🍐 The Pear-fect Spritz
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Belle de Brillet
- 3 oz dry Prosecco
- 2 oz soda water
- A squeeze of lemon wedge
Instructions:
- Fill your favorite wine or spritz glass with ice.
- Add Belle de Brillet, Prosecco, and soda water.
- Squeeze in a lemon wedge for that citrusy pop.
- Stir gently (no vigorous shaking, this one’s all about finesse).
- Garnish with a slice of lemon or a pear fan if you’re feeling fancy.
This is the kind of cocktail that works just as well at a rooftop party as it does at your kitchen counter on a random Tuesday. Serve it with a salty cheese plate, fresh fruit, or let it stand alone as a pre-dinner hero.
Whether you’re toasting with friends or channeling your inner French countryside muse, the Pear-fect Spritz is the sparkling escape you didn’t know you needed.
Cheers to National Spritz Day … and to giving your usual Aperol a well-deserved vacation. Santé! 🥂
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