Sparkling tea and a few dashes of bitters — two ingredients, thirty seconds, and better than it has any right to be.
beClink Editorial·March 7, 2026
Time
3 min
Serves
1
Base
Sparkling tea
Glass
Wine glass or flute
Garnish
Lemon peel or kumquat slices
This is the least effort on the entire site and one of the best drinks on it. Sparkling tea is dry and structured enough to stand alone; all the bitters do is add an aromatic top note. If you're hosting and short of time, this is the one.
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Make it yours
Citrus
A strip of lemon peel expressed over the top. The only garnish it needs.
Herbal
Swap to an herbal bitters. Changes the drink completely for the price of a dash.
Longer
Over ice in a wine glass with a splash of soda. Good for an afternoon.
How to serve & pair
Serve this Sparkling Tea Spritzer well chilled in a wine glass to enhance the aromas and bubbles.
This refreshing alcohol-free spritz pairs beautifully with:
seafood appetizers
oysters or shellfish
light salads
sushi or sashimi
citrus desserts
It’s perfect for aperitivo hour, elegant brunches, or alcohol-free celebrations.
Common questions
Which sparkling tea should I choose?
BLÅ is the driest and most wine-like, LYSEGRØN is greener and more herbal, LYSERØD leans red fruit. All three work here.
How many dashes of bitters?
Three or four. It sounds like a lot for two ingredients, but the tea can take it.
Should it be served over ice?
Not necessarily — it's already cold and ice dilutes the tannin. Ice suits a longer, hotter afternoon.
Can I serve this at a dinner?
It's arguably the best non-alcoholic option for one. Dry, low in sugar, and it behaves like wine alongside food.
Aperitivo & Spritz
