Citrus & Calendula Spritz

Zesty, floral, and just the right amount of fancy, this spritz is sunshine in a glass. Bright citrus meets golden calendula for a drink that’s cheerful, refreshing, and a little bit smug, because calendula isn’t just pretty, it’s a skin-loving, lymph-moving superstar. Cheers!

Flavour Profile: Bright, floral, slightly bitter-sweet
Featured Herb: Calendula officinalis (Calendula)

Alcoholic Version

Approximately 180–200ml
Served over ice in a wine, or large highball glass

Ingredients

  • 25ml Aperol or elderflower liqueur

  • 15ml orange liqueur (e.g., Cointreau)

  • 100ml sparkling wine or prosecco

  • 1 tbsp calendula-infused syrup*

  • Dash of soda water

  • Orange slice & calendula petals to garnish

Method

  1. Shake the Aperol, orange liqueur, and calendula syrup with ice.

  2. Strain into a wine or highball glass over ice.

  3. Top with sparkling wine and a dash of soda.

  4. Garnish with an orange slice and a few calendula petals.

Non-Alcoholic Version

Around 150–180ml
Served over ice in a tall glass

Ingredients

  • 100ml blood orange soda or San Pellegrino Aranciata

  • 1 tbsp calendula syrup*

  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (optional – to mimic Aperol's bitterness)

  • A dash of soda water

  • Orange slice & calendula petals to garnish

Method

  1. Combine everything over ice in a tall glass.

  2. Stir gently. Garnish and serve.

*Calendula syrup: Simmer 1 tbsp dried calendula in 100ml water for 10 mins. Strain, then dissolve in 100g sugar or honey while warm. Cool before use.

Glass of lemon water garnished with orange flowers and lemon slices, with scattered orange flower petals on a dark wooden surface.
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A summer orange citrus spritz drink on a black surface photographed from above with orange slices to garnish