Holiday drink recipe is 'really easy,' 'looks really good,' says head winemaker
All that's needed is sparkling wine, raspberries, a muddler or spoon — and ice
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Looking for a festive cocktail to prepare at your next holiday party?
Fox News Digital spoke to an Illinois-based chef and winemaker who shared a recipe and tips for preparing a "nice and simple" spritzer with some holiday flair.
Briana DiTommaso is not only head winemaker of Provocativo, she's also a mother of three, so she understands the need for quick and easy solutions.
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That's why she came up with a holiday cocktail recipe that doesn't take much time to make. (See the video at the top of this article.)
"You don't have to be a mixologist. You don't have to be a bartender. You don't have to be a professional," she told Fox News Digital. "This is really easy, and it looks really good."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Briana DiTommaso holds her finished holiday cocktail in front of the camera. (Fox News Digital)
Holiday Spritzer recipe by Briana DiTommaso
Ingredients (per serving)
Provocativo Sparkling Brut
1 tablespoon simple syrup or honey
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1 sprig fresh rosemary
7-ounce rocks glass packed with ice
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}DiTommaso's holiday spritzer is made with sparkling wine and uses a sprig of rosemary as garnish. (Provocativo)
DiTommaso shared a few tips to make the drink even better.
When it comes to the raspberries, "give them a good muddle," DiTommaso told Fox News Digital.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}If you don't have a muddler, a simple spoon will suffice, she said.
DiTommaso uses a muddler to crush raspberries in a glass, but she said a spoon works just as well. (Fox News Digital)
"It all works the same way," DiTommaso said.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}When keeping the spritzer chilled, more ice is better.
"I like more ice than not enough because I like to keep it cold, and I don't want the ice to melt and water down the drink," DiTommaso said.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The result is a drink that "looks really festive for the holidays."
This recipe is owned by Briana DiTommaso and was shared with Fox News Digital.