Rosa & Tonic cocktail - a traditional Italian aperitivo

It is getting increasingly hard to miss the glow of ice-filled, amber-hued spritzes being chinked all around the country as the UK continues to embrace a traditional Italian aperitivo. This elegant rendition of a spritz takes on a savoury note with the basil and black pepper garnish.

Ingredients

60ml Cocchi Rosa

Tonic: to taste

2 strawberries, halved

Garnish

Fresh basil leaf or sprig

Glass

Wine goblet

How to mix

Pour the Cocchi Rosa in the glass, add the strawberries and ice and top up with tonic. To garnish, place a fresh sprig of basil in the glass. Dip half a strawberry in black pepper and place on the glass or at the side