Apple Amaro Spritz
Cozy spritz of spiced apple purée, woodsy amaro and crisp sparkling wine; purée makes 8–10 drinks and can be made a day ahead for holiday entertaining.
The combo of spiced apple purée, woodsy amaro and crisp sparkling wine makes this cozy twist on the spritz an ideal tipple for sweater season, or any time you've gone a little overboard at the orchard. The recipe is flexible, but for the fullest flavor, it's best to use more than one variety of apple. If you have access to heirloom apples, Rhode Island Greenings, Roxbury Russets and Ribston Pippins are lovely options -- but McIntosh and Granny Smith are also reliable grocery store picks. Because this recipe yields enough of the apple mixture to make 8 to 10 drinks, it's also ideal for holiday entertaining: Prep a batch of the easy purée up to a day ahead of time and the rest will be simple to assemble. Or use it as the base of a festive punch. Just don't skip the rosemary garnish: The scent really adds to the drinking experience.