Spanish Sapphire Spritz

Simply put - a Spanish gin Mojito! Bombay Sapphire works wonders alongside slightly salty Manzanilla dry sherry, fresh lemon wedges, freshly picked mint leaves all brought together into balance with chilled Fever-Tree Sicilian Lemonade which also adds an elegant effervescent texture.

Spanish Sapphire Spritz

A Spanish twist on the classic Mojito, the Fino cocktail combines Bombay Sapphire gin, Manzanilla dry sherry, fresh lemon, mint, and chilled Sicilian Lemonade for a refreshing and elegant sip.

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Ingredients

  • 1.50 oz Bombay Sapphire gin
  • 0.50 oz Hidalgo La Gitana Manzanilla dry sherry
  • 2 lemon wedges
  • 3.50 oz Fever-Tree Sicilian Lemonade - chilled & freshly opened
  • 4 medium sized mint leaves - each ripped in half
  • 1 mint sprig

Instructions

  1. Gently squeeze the lemon wedges into a tall curved highball glass.
  2. Add the ripped mint leaves, dry sherry, and Bombay Sapphire, then stir/muddle well to mix and infuse.
  3. Fully fill the glass with good quality cubed ice.
  4. Top with chilled Fever-Tree Sicilian Lemonade.
  5. Gently stir/fold again to combine, then garnish with a freshly awoken mint sprig.