The Straightaway Negroni Spritz by Straightaway Cocktails combines sparkling pinot gris, house-made amaro and sweet vermouth for a light, canned refresher. Notably, the product trades gin for sparkling pinot gris, which yields a finished product that's less potent and more sessionable. Branded as a post-work aperitif, the Straightaway Negroni Spritz comes in slim 250ml cans with 13% ABV. As outlined by the packaging, enjoying a Straightaway Negroni Spritz is as simple as opening the can, pouring and sipping.
This product is incorporated into Straightaway Cocktails' Spritzer Mix Pack, which also explores other flavors that are bitter, floral, spicy, herbaceous and aromatic. These canned options also feature Straightaway Cocktails' in-house amaros.
Aperitifs are making a comeback, driven by Millennials who are embracing a laid-back approach to drinking.
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The Straightaway Negroni Spritz Trades Gin for Sparkling Pinot Gris
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