{"id":19348,"date":"2026-02-08T19:32:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T17:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/?p=19348"},"modified":"2026-02-08T19:32:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T17:32:21","slug":"angostura-light-on-alcohol-heavy-on-flavour-meet-the-grown-up-summer-spritz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/angostura-light-on-alcohol-heavy-on-flavour-meet-the-grown-up-summer-spritz\/","title":{"rendered":"Light on Alcohol, Heavy on Flavour: Meet the Grown-Up Summer Spritz"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>As the new year ushers in a more mindful approach to drinking, flavour remains firmly on the agenda.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Enter the soda, citrus and bitters spritz, a refined, no- to low-alcohol serve that feels intentional rather than restrictive.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>With its crisp bubbles, fresh citrus lift and the unmistakable aromatic depth of ANGOSTURA\u00ae bitters, this grown-up alternative delivers complexity without relying on a heavy pour.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">It\u2019s proof that even in reset mode, drinks can still feel considered, celebratory and satisfying, whether enjoyed as a weekday wind-down or served when entertaining guests who are choosing to sip a little lighter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The January Spritz (No-Lo)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">A crisp, aromatic serve that proves flavour doesn\u2019t need a heavy pour.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ingredients (South African measurements)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Ice<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">200 ml chilled soda water<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">10 ml fresh citrus juice (orange, lemon or grapefruit)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">2\u20133 dashes ANGOSTURA\u00ae bitters (Aromatic, Orange or Cocoa, depending on preference)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Citrus peel or slice, to garnish<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Method<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Fill a highball or wine glass with ice. Add the fresh citrus juice, then top with chilled soda water.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Finish with 2\u20133 dashes of ANGOSTURA\u00ae bitters and stir gently to combine.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Garnish with a twist or slice of citrus and serve immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>For more on the ANGOSTURA\u00ae range and inspiring cocktail recipes, visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.angosturabitters.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.angosturabitters.com<\/a>. Follow Angostura South Africa on Facebook \/Angostura South Africa and Instagram @AngosturaZA for updates, tips, fun facts and recipe inspiration.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the new year ushers in a more mindful approach to drinking, flavour remains firmly on the agenda. Enter the soda, citrus and bitters spritz, a refined, no- to low-alcohol serve that feels intentional rather than restrictive. 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