Sichuan Citrus and Umami Spritz

A bold and bubbly spritz, where Sichuan pepper brings its floral numbing effect and soy sauce an umami depth. Perfect for a surprising aperitif.

Ingredients

  • 300 ml Prosecco (bottle)
  • 60 ml Sichuan peppercorn syrup
  • 15 ml Light soy sauce
  • 15 ml Shaoxing cooking wine
  • 1 piece Lime
  • to taste Ice cubes
  • 1 pinch Sichuan peppercorns (for garnish)

Method

  1. Prepare the Sichuan peppercorn syrup according to the prepared component.
  2. Squeeze the lime for juice. Reserve a little zest for garnish.
  3. In the blender, pour the Sichuan peppercorn syrup, light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, lime juice, and a generous amount of ice cubes. Blend for a few seconds just to mix and chill.
  4. Divide the mixture between two spritz glasses. Top with Prosecco and stir gently.
  5. Garnish with lime zest and a few Sichuan peppercorns. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Per serving

Energy
222.8 kcal
Protein
4.06 g
Carbohydrate
23.2 g
Fat
2.5 g
Fibre
8.68 g
Calcium
25.41 mg
Iron
0.25 mg
Magnesium
12.42 mg
Indicative, non-medical nutrition estimate; values depend on brands, actual weights, and whether ingredients are raw or cooked.