Bright, citrusy and made for good times. Say hello to our Yuzu & Mandarin Spritz.

There’s something about a spritz that instantly feels like a good idea. Cold, bubbly, poured over ice - preferably somewhere sunny.

Our Yuzu & Mandarin Spritz is our take on the classic aperitivo-style spritz, with a distinctly fresh citrus twist. It’s bright, refreshing and beautifully balanced, with the aromatic zing of yuzu and juicy sweetness of mandarin coming together in one very easy-drinking pour.

And, of course, it’s alcohol-free.

So, what exactly is yuzu?

If you haven’t met yuzu before, consider this your introduction.

Yuzu is a beautifully fragrant citrus fruit with a flavour somewhere between mandarin, grapefruit and lemon. It’s tart, aromatic and a little more complex than your everyday citrus - which is exactly why we love it.

Paired with juicy mandarin, it gives our spritz that lovely balance of bright acidity, fresh citrus and subtle sweetness.

How we like to drink it

The best part? You really don’t need to do much.

Chill it well, pour generously over a glass full of ice and add a fresh wedge or wheel of mandarin. Done.

For something a little more dressed up, try a twist of grapefruit peel, a sprig of rosemary or a slice of fresh yuzu if you can get your hands on one.

When to pour it

The Yuzu & Mandarin Spritz is made for those “I feel like a drink” moments - without necessarily feeling like having a drink.

Think Friday afternoon knock-offs, pre-dinner drinks, long lunches, picnics, BBQs, girls’ lunches or that first drink while you’re cooking dinner.

It’s also an easy one to have on hand when you’re entertaining. No mixing, measuring or cocktail shaking required. 

What to eat with it

Fresh citrus makes this one particularly good alongside salty, savoury food.

We love it with olives, salty crisps, burrata, fresh seafood, grilled prawns, citrusy salads, antipasti or a very good bowl of pasta.

Or simply pour it with a bowl of chips. We’re not precious.

A spritz, just without the alcohol

We created Polka because choosing not to drink alcohol shouldn't mean being handed the boring option.

The Yuzu & Mandarin Spritz is everything we want in a pre-dinner drink: bubbly, refreshing, grown-up and genuinely delicious. No complicated cocktail recipe required.