How to Make the Perfect Santorini Spritz at Home

Close your eyes and picture yourself on a sun-drenched terrace in Santorini, overlooking the shimmering Aegean Sea. Now, let’s bring that vibe straight to your home with the Santorini Spritz—a light, citrusy, and oh-so-refreshing cocktail that captures the magic of Greece in a glass! The star of this show? Mastiha liqueur—a Greek treasure with notes of pine, herbs, and just a hint of sweetness. Ready to sip your way to paradise? Let’s go!

What is Mastiha Liqueur?

Mastiha is a unique Greek liqueur made from the resin of the mastic tree, which grows exclusively on the island of Chios. It has a slightly sweet, herbal, and pine-like flavor, making it an exciting ingredient for cocktails. Traditionally enjoyed as a digestif, Mastiha pairs beautifully with citrus and fresh herbs—perfect for the Santorini Spritz! Thankfully, you don’t need to fly all the way to Chios to get it. Pick up a bottle of Skinos at your local Dan Murphy’s.

What You’ll Need:

  • 1.5 oz Mastiha liqueur (try Skinos!)
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz honey syrup (equal parts Greek honey & warm water)
  • 2 oz Prosecco or dry white wine
  • 1 oz soda water
  • LOTS of ice
  • Lemon wheel & fresh mint (for that Insta-worthy garnish)

Let’s Mix It Up!

  1. Make the honey syrup – Stir together equal parts Greek honey and warm water until smooth, then let it cool.
  2. Fill your favorite glass with ice – A wine glass or highball works best, but hey, anything will do!
  3. Add the magic – Pour in Mastiha liqueur and fresh lemon juice for that bright, herbal punch.
  4. Sweeten the deal – Stir in the honey syrup to balance things out.
  5. Bring on the bubbles – Top with Prosecco and finish with soda water.
  6. Make it pretty & sip away! – Garnish with a lemon wheel and a sprig of mint. Now take a sip, sit back, and pretend you’re in Greece.

Perfect Pairings:

Pair your Santorini Spritz with some Greek meze like tzatziki, grilled haloumi, or feta-stuffed olives. It’s the ultimate drink for sunny afternoons, backyard hangs, or whenever you need a quick getaway—no passport required!

Now, grab your ingredients, mix up some Greek sunshine, and enjoy every sparkling sip. Cheers to a little slice of Santorini, wherever you are.

If enjoyed the Santorini Spritz & want to try more, then you’re in luck! Georges is celebrating the launch of two brand new Happy Hour cocktails.

Carefully crafted and expertly curated, our new list highlights all our favourite flavours of the Mediterranean. Pop down to King St Wharf to sample the whole range.

 

See you then,

Yamas!