Aperitif/Liqueur · Spritz · Herbaceous
Fig & Rosemary Amaro Spritz Recipe
Italian amaro built with a homemade fig-and-rosemary syrup, lightened with prosecco. Bittersweet and herbal — Italian amaro built with a homemade fig-and-rosemary syrup, lightened with prosecco and soda. A cool-weather spritz for when Aperol feels too light.
- Prep Time
- 1.5 min
- Method
- Stirred
- Glass
- Wine glass
- Strength
- Light
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Last updated October 20, 2026
About the Fig & Rosemary Amaro Spritz
No single documented inventor exists for this combination — amaro-and-fig spritzes are a recent trend rather than a historical cocktail with a named creator. Amaro itself is documented: a category of Italian bittersweet herbal liqueurs with roots in 19th-century apothecary tonics, long before the spritz format that carries it here.
The drink leans on amaro as its backbone — nearly 2oz against smaller amounts of fig-rosemary syrup and lemon — so the bittersweet, herbal character stays dominant once prosecco and soda soften it. Montenegro reads sweeter and more approachable; Nonino leans drier and more herbal.
Ingredients
- Amaro (Nonino or Montenegro)1 ¾ oz
- Fig-rosemary syrup¾ oz
- Fresh lemon juice½ oz
- Proseccoto top
- Soda water1 bar spoon
- Fresh rosemary sprig1, for garnish
- Fig half1, for garnish
Method
- Fill a wine glass with ice.
- Measure and pour the amaro, fig-rosemary syrup, and lemon juice into the glass.
- Top with prosecco.
- Add 1 bar spoon of soda water.
- Stir for 5 seconds to integrate.
- Place the rosemary sprig.
- Cut a fig in half and place it on the rim.
Glass & Garnish
Wine glass, over ice. Garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig and a fig half.
Notes
The fig-rosemary syrup needs to be made ahead: simmer 4 quartered dried figs with 0.5 cup each sugar and water plus a rosemary sprig for 10 minutes, then strain and refrigerate — it keeps about two weeks. Once made, the drink itself builds in under two minutes per glass, and batches easily for a party (amaro, syrup, and lemon can be premixed; top each glass individually with prosecco and soda at serving). Common mistake: over-simmering the syrup, which pushes the fig flavor bitter. Good alongside a cheese board, especially anything with a rind.
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FAQ
- What's the origin of this drink?
- No documented single inventor — amaro-and-fig spritzes are a recent trend, not a historical cocktail.
- What's the best amaro for this spritz?
- Montenegro is more approachable and sweeter; Nonino leans drier and more herbal. Either works, but the choice noticeably shifts the finished drink.
- Can I make this without fresh figs for the syrup?
- Dried figs work just as well and are what the syrup calls for; fresh figs can substitute with a touch more sugar.
- How do I scale this for a party?
- Premix the amaro, syrup, and lemon ahead, but top each glass individually with prosecco and soda at serving.
