Ghia Golden Hour Spritz

italian summer in the middle of winter

the perfect Dry January spritz to make it feel like an italian summer in the middle of winter.

Ghia Golden Hour Spritz

ingredients:

• 2 oz Ghia Aperitif

• 1 oz turmeric-ginger honey syrup

• 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice

• 1/4 oz fresh grapefruit juice

• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom

• 2 oz sparkling water

• 1 sprig of thyme (for garnish)

• orange peel (for garnish)

• clear ice cube (filled with grapefruit wedge)

turmeric-ginger honey syrup:

• combine 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup water, 1 tsp ground turmeric and 1/2-inch fresh ginger, 1/4 tsp ground cardamom in a small saucepan.

• warm gently over low heat until honey dissolves, and flavors meld. strain and let cool. store in the fridge for up to a week.

method:

• fill a cocktail shaker with ice. add turmeric-ginger honey syrup, lemon juice, orange juice.

• shake for 10-15 seconds.

• strain into a glass with a clear ice cube. top with ghia and some sparkling water. gently stir and enjoy.