The Spritz Aperitif is Sir James 101's attempt at capturing the bittersweet aperitivo moment without prosecco or Campari in sight. It uses orange extract alongside a botanical blend of rosemary, sage, clove, and nutmeg to build some complexity, and a touch of quinine for bitterness. The colour comes from natural lemon and safflower extracts. On the palate it leans into the bitter-orange register, with the herbal notes coming through in the mid-palate rather than upfront. The finish is slightly bitter and dry by the standards of the range. At 12g sugar per 100ml the sweetness is present — this isn't a bone-dry aperitivo — but it is held in check by the bitterness more than most of the Sir James 101 lineup. Compared to something like Noughty's Sparkling Shiraz or a full AF Aperol substitute, this is lighter and less intense. But it works on its own terms: serve cold in a large wine glass with ice and a slice of orange, and it delivers the visual and flavour cues of a spritz hour with reasonable conviction. At 38 kcal per 100ml, it is among the lighter options in the aperitivo-style category.