Natalie Johnson’s A Call for Quince Spirit Free Spritz

Spritz

• 1.5 oz Seedlip Grove 42 (N/A)
• ⅗ oz Roots Divino Aperitif Rosso (N/A)
• ⅗ oz Quince Syrup
• Lyre’s Classic Sparkling (N/A)
• Orange Slice

Quince Syrup

• 2 quince
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup Demerara sugar
• 1 quart water
• ½ cup lemon juice

• Assemble the first three ingredients in a rocks glass, add ice, and top with Lyre's Classico Sparkling NA Wine. Stir to combine, and garnish with a half slice of orange.
• Peel, core, and slice the quince, setting aside the peels and cores in a sachet.
• In a sauce pan, combine both sugar, water, and lemon juice and bring to a summer. Add sliced quince and poach until tender, about 5 - 10 minutes. Remove quince slices and set aside for later use.
• Add the sachet of peels and cores to the pan, and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half. Remove from heat, and allow to cool prior to use.

• Rocks Glass