The Aperol Spritz and the Hugo Spritz enjoy heavy rotation each summer, and now the Sarti Spritz is stepping up to make the spritz party even bigger. After taking European aperitivo hour by storm in 2022, and leaving vacationing Americans longing to find a bottle back home, the electric pink Italian liqueur finally landed on U.S. shores this past summer. What makes it a viral sensation beyond that eye-catching color is the welcome element it brings to the spritz equation: tropical notes.
Campari developed Sarti Rosa Aperitivo as a tribute to the historic Bologna-based distillery Casa Luigi Sarti & Figli, which it acquired in 1995. The aperitivo is made from a neutral grain spirit that is then infused with Sicilian blood orange, mango, and passion fruit juices, creating honeyed tropical aromas that make the 14% ABV liqueur seem sweeter than it ends up tasting. A sip reveals the ripe sweetness of tropical fruits balanced with a tanginess. And in a Sarti Spritz (3 oz. of prosecco, 2 oz. of Sarti, and 1 oz. of club soda) those flavors offset the bright acidity of prosecco while the mild salinity of club soda rounds out the edges. Beyond a spritz, try the aperitivo in any cocktail you want to imbue with tropical vibes, like a Negroni and a Margarita. $29.99, totalwine.com