VINKA | Aperitivo Spritz Cocktail Mixer

The Spritz grew out of the Italian aperitivo tradition light, bitter-sweet, and designed to be sipped before a meal. Originally a way to soften stronger wines with a splash of water, it evolved into the modern aperitivo spritz: bright citrus, gentle bitterness, a touch of sweetness, and an easy, refreshing finish.

VINKA starts with real ingredients and uses a proprietary extraction method to capture the aroma and flavor in a concentrated mixer. Pair it with a simple, easy-to-make base of neutral spirit, water, and sugar, add ice, shake, and you’re pouring an Aperitivo Spritz–style cocktail in minutes no amaro lineup, no open bottles of vermouth, no extra prep.

In the glass, it shows orange and citrus peel on the nose with subtle herbal notes, a crisp, bitters-kissed snap up front, and balanced sweetness that keeps the finish dry and refreshing rather than heavy. The texture is light and spritzy on the palate when served over ice, with enough body to feel like a proper aperitivo while still drinking clean and highly crushable. Each sachet mix yields about 10.1 fl oz before ice; after shaking with ice, the finished pour is typically around 12–13 fl oz, depending on how much ice melts.

• Fast & Consistent: Measure, mix, shake, pour—no bitters or aperitivo bottles required.

• Yield: ~10.1 fl oz pre-ice; typically ~12–13 fl oz after shaking (ice melt varies).

• Serve-ready: Just pour over ice; a slice of orange or a splash of soda is optional.

Flavor
Orange and citrus peel, gentle herbal bitterness, balanced sweetness, and a crisp, dry, refreshing finish.

What You’ll Need
For Standard Preparation: 80-proof (40% ABV) vodka or neutral spirit, cold water, granulated sugar, ice, shaker.

For Slushy Preparation: 2x VINKA Aperitivo Spritz Cocktail Mixer sachets, a 2L-capacity slushy machine, 80-proof (40% ABV) vodka or neutral spirit, cold soda water, granulated sugar.

Directions (per 1 sachet) — 
Use 80-proof (40% ABV) vodka or neutral spirit.

1. In a shaker or bottle, add 5 fl oz vodka/neutral spirit + 3.5 fl oz cold water.
2. Add 4 Tbsp granulated sugar. Shake or stir without ice to dissolve. (Sweetness: add a little more or a little less sugar to suit your taste.)
3. Add the entire sachet and about 1 cup of ice (a generous handful). Shake 10–15 seconds, then pour and serve.

Note: Ice melt will dilute the drink a bit (that’s normal and intended).

Slushy Directions (2L batch)
Use 80-proof (40% ABV) vodka or neutral spirit.

1. Add 14 fl oz vodka/neutral spirit to the slushy machine.
2. Add both VINKA Aperitivo Spritz Cocktail Mixer sachets.
3. Add 1½ cups granulated sugar (24 Tbsp). Mix or recirculate to dissolve.
4. Add about 50 fl oz cold soda water (6¼ cups).
5. Top with additional cold soda water to the 2L / MAX fill line, then run the machine until slushy and serve.

Note: Frozen-drink texture can vary by machine and settings. If it freezes too firm, let it run a bit longer to soften; if it’s too loose, keep chilling until it tightens up.

Serve Suggestion
Serve in a wine or rocks glass over fresh ice; garnish with an orange slice. For a lighter, more bubbly serve, top with a small splash of soda water.

KegLand Part Number: KL38928