This is one of my favorite cocktails at RPM Italian in Chicago. The special ingredient is the Italian liqueur Italicus. Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto is a blend of bergamot peel, Cedro lemons, chamomile, lavender, gentian, yellow roses and Melissa balm. An aromatic and lightly spicy liqueur which balances honeyed sweetness with rooty bitterness. It can be difficult to find (and it’s a little expensive) but if you want to duplicate this drink, it’s an essential ingredient.

Add to a cocktail shaker filled with ice:

1 oz fresh lime juice

2 oz Monkey 47 Gin 

1 1/2 oz Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto

A small pinch of sea salt

Shake well and strain into a large goblet with ice cubes and top with:

4 oz of LaMarca Prosecco or your favorite brand

2 oz of club soda

Stir gently.

RPM garnishes their Spritz with a lime peel but I saw several Italicus recipes that suggested garnishing with green olives. So, if you like green olives, give that a try.

Cheers!

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