As the temperatures rise and the sun shines bright, there’s nothing quite like a refreshing spritz to quench your thirst and cool you down. This classic Italian cocktail has become a staple of summer gatherings, and with good reason – when done right, it’s the perfect blend of sweet and tangy that will keep you coming back for more.
In this article, we’ll be sharing 18 of our favorite spritz recipes, each one carefully crafted to bring out the best flavors of the season. From fruity twists like strawberry basil and raspberry lemon, to savory combinations like grapefruit rosemary and cucumber mint, there’s something for everyone in this list. So grab a glass, pour yourself a spritz, and get ready to beat the heat in style.
Aperol Spritz with Orange Slice Garnish
Revive the spirit of Italy’s sun-kissed hills with this easy-to-make Aperol Spritz, perfect for warm weather gatherings. The subtle bitterness of Aperol is balanced by sweet Prosecco and a splash of soda water, while a slice of orange adds a pop of color and freshness.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz Aperol
– 4 oz Prosecco
– 2 oz soda water
– Orange slices (for garnish)
– Ice cubes
Instructions:
1. Fill a wine glass with ice cubes.
2. Pour in the Aperol, followed by the Prosecco and soda water.
3. Stir gently to combine.
4. Slice an orange into thin rounds and place one on top of the drink as garnish.
Cooking Time: None! This refreshing spritz is ready to serve immediately.
Enjoy your Aperol Spritz with Orange Slice Garnish, a delightful treat for any occasion.
Campari Spritz with Prosecco and Soda
Elevate your outdoor gatherings with this refreshing Campari Spritz, featuring Prosecco and soda. This easy-drinking cocktail is perfect for warm weather celebrations or casual get-togethers.
• 1 1/2 oz Campari
• 3 oz Prosecco
• 4 oz Soda water
• Slice of orange (optional, for garnish)
1. Fill a wine glass with ice.
2. Pour in the Campari and Prosecco.
3. Top with soda water.
4. Stir gently to combine.
5. Garnish with an orange slice, if desired.
Elderflower Spritz with St. Germain and Sparkling Wine
Elderflower Spritz with St. Germain and Sparkling Wine: A Refreshing Twist on the Classic Spritz
This elegant drink is perfect for warm weather gatherings or special occasions, combining the floral notes of elderflower liqueur with the subtle sweetness of St. Germain and the effervescence of sparkling wine.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 oz Elderflower liqueur
– 1/2 oz St. Germain elderflower liqueur
– 4 oz Sparkling wine (such as Prosecco or Cava)
– Splash of lemon-lime soda (optional)
– Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a wine glass with ice.
2. Pour the Elderflower liqueur and St. Germain liqueur over the ice.
3. Top with Sparkling wine.
4. Stir gently to combine.
5. Add a splash of lemon-lime soda, if desired, for extra fizz.
6. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Cooking Time: 0 minutes (no cooking required!)
Enjoy your Elderflower Spritz!
Grapefruit Rosemary Spritz
Elevate your happy hour with this unique and revitalizing spritz, combining the tartness of grapefruit with the herbaceousness of rosemary.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz Prosecco
– 1 oz grapefruit juice
– 1/2 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and water, dissolved)
– 1/4 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
– 1/4 cup sparkling water
– 1/4 cup chopped fresh rosemary leaves
– Ice
Instructions:
1. Fill a wine glass with ice.
2. Pour in the Prosecco, grapefruit juice, and honey syrup.
3. Squeeze in the lime juice and stir gently.
4. Top with sparkling water and garnish with chopped rosemary leaves.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Cooking Time: None
Limoncello Spritz with Mint Leaves
A refreshing twist on the classic Italian cocktail, this Limoncello Spritz combines the sweetness of limoncello with the brightness of mint leaves.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 oz Limoncello
– 4 oz Prosecco or sparkling wine
– 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
– Ice
– Sliced lemon, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. Fill a glass with ice.
2. Pour in the Limoncello and top with Prosecco or sparkling wine.
3. Add a handful of fresh mint leaves to the glass.
4. Stir gently to combine.
5. Garnish with a slice of lemon, if desired.
Cooking Time:
– None! This is a cocktail recipe.
Blood Orange Spritz with Thyme
This Blood Orange Spritz with Thyme is a unique and flavorful twist on the classic spritz. The combination of blood orange juice, thyme, and Prosecco creates a refreshing and fruity drink perfect for warm weather or any occasion.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups Prosecco
– 1 cup blood orange juice
– 1/4 cup simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– 2 sprigs of fresh thyme
– Sliced blood oranges, for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine Prosecco, blood orange juice, and simple syrup.
2. Add the sprigs of thyme to the pitcher and let it infuse in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
3. Strain the mixture into glasses filled with ice.
4. Garnish each glass with a slice of blood orange.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Cooking Time: None
Pomegranate Spritz with Lime Zest
A refreshing twist on the classic spritz, this cocktail combines the tartness of pomegranate juice with a hint of lime zest for a perfect blend of sweet and tangy.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 oz Prosecco
– 1/2 oz pomegranate juice
– 1/4 oz triple sec
– Juice of 1 lime (about 1 tsp)
– Lime zest, for garnish
– Ice
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add Prosecco, pomegranate juice, and triple sec to the shaker.
3. Squeeze in the lime juice and add a pinch of lime zest (about 1/4 tsp).
4. Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients.
5. Strain into a chilled glass filled with ice.
6. Garnish with additional lime zest, if desired.
Cooking Time: None
White Peach Spritz with Basil
Elevate your summer gatherings with this sweet and savory spritz, featuring juicy white peaches and fragrant basil. Perfect for warm weather celebrations or a relaxing evening at home.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups white peach puree
– 1 cup Prosecco or sparkling wine
– 1/4 cup simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
– Sliced peaches for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine white peach puree and simple syrup. Stir until well combined.
2. Add Prosecco or sparkling wine and stir gently to combine.
3. Muddle (gently press) the chopped basil leaves into the liquid with a spoon or muddler.
4. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
5. Serve the White Peach Spritz over ice in glasses, garnished with sliced peaches and additional basil leaves if desired.
Cooking Time: None required!
Cucumber Mint Spritz with Gin
Refreshing and revitalizing, this spritz is perfect for warm weather gatherings or a quick pick-me-up any time of the year.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups gin
– 1 cup cucumber-mint syrup (see note)
– 2 cups lemon-lime soda
– Ice cubes
– Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a glass with ice cubes.
2. Pour in 1/4 cup of gin and 1/4 cup of cucumber-mint syrup.
3. Top with 1 cup of lemon-lime soda.
4. Stir gently to combine.
5. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Note: To make cucumber-mint syrup, puree 2 cups of peeled and seeded cucumbers with 1 cup of fresh mint leaves in a blender. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Add 2 cups of granulated sugar and stir until dissolved. Store the syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Lavender Honey Spritz
Elevate your cocktail game with this unique and flavorful Lavender Honey Spritz, perfect for warm weather gatherings or relaxing evenings. This refreshing drink combines the sweetness of honey with the subtle floral notes of lavender, creating a truly special experience.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz Prosecco
– 1 oz lemon-lime soda
– 1/2 oz lavender syrup (see note)
– 1/2 oz honey syrup (equal parts honey and water, dissolved)
– Splash of grenadine (optional)
– Fresh lavender buds for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a wine glass with ice.
2. Pour in the Prosecco, lemon-lime soda, and lavender syrup.
3. Add the honey syrup and stir gently to combine.
4. If desired, add a splash of grenadine for a subtle cherry flavor.
5. Garnish with fresh lavender buds.
Cooking Time: None! This cocktail is ready in just a few minutes.
Raspberry Lemon Spritz with Vodka
Brighten up your day with this refreshing and tangy drink, perfect for warm weather or any occasion that calls for a fruity twist. With the sweetness of raspberries, the tartness of lemon, and the kick of vodka, this spritz is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 oz vodka
– 1 cup raspberries, fresh or frozen
– 1/2 cup lemon-lime soda
– 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
– 1/4 cup simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– Ice cubes
– Fresh raspberries and lemon slices for garnish
Instructions:
1. Muddle the raspberries in a large pitcher to release their flavor and color.
2. Add the vodka, lemon-lime soda, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Stir until well combined.
3. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
4. Serve the spritz over ice and garnish with fresh raspberries and lemon slices.
Cooking Time: None! This recipe is ready in a jiffy!
Passionfruit Spritz with Coconut Water
Beat the heat with this revitalizing twist on a classic spritz! This tropical drink combines the sweetness of passionfruit with the cooling properties of coconut water, perfect for warm weather gatherings.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups sparkling water
– 1 cup coconut water
– 1/4 cup passionfruit puree
– 2 tablespoons honey
– Slices of passionfruit and fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine sparkling water and coconut water.
2. Add passionfruit puree and stir until well combined.
3. Mix in honey until dissolved.
4. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
5. Serve over ice and garnish with slices of passionfruit and fresh mint leaves.
Cooking Time: None required, as this is a refreshing drink!
Blackberry Sage Spritz
Elevate your cocktail game with this refreshing Blackberry Sage Spritz, perfect for warm weather gatherings and outdoor parties.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz Prosecco or sparkling wine
– 1 oz blackberry puree
– 1/2 oz sage syrup (see note)
– 1 oz lemon-lime soda
– Sliced blackberries and fresh sage leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add the blackberry puree, sage syrup, and Prosecco.
3. Shake gently to combine and chill the ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
5. Top with lemon-lime soda.
6. Garnish with sliced blackberries and fresh sage leaves.
Cooking Time: None! This cocktail is ready in minutes.
Note: To make sage syrup, combine 1 cup water with 1 cup sugar and 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage leaves in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the mixture thickens slightly. Strain and let cool before using.
Kiwi Lime Spritz with Sparkling Water
This sweet and tangy spritz is perfect for warm weather gatherings or a quick pick-me-up on a hot day. The combination of kiwi, lime, and sparkling water creates a refreshing and revitalizing drink that’s sure to please.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups kiwi puree
– 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
– 1 cup sparkling water
– Ice cubes (optional)
– Lime wedges for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine kiwi puree and lime juice. Stir until well combined.
2. Add the sparkling water to the pitcher and stir gently.
3. Taste and adjust the sweetness or tartness to your liking.
4. Fill glasses with ice (if desired) and pour the Kiwi Lime Spritz over the ice.
5. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Strawberry Basil Spritz with Balsamic Drizzle
This refreshing summer drink combines sweet strawberries, fragrant basil, and bubbly prosecco for a delightful twist on the classic spritz. A drizzle of rich balsamic glaze adds a tangy depth to this fruity and herbaceous cocktail.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
– 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
– 1 bottle prosecco (750ml)
– 1 tablespoon honey
– 1 lemon, cut into thin slices
– Balsamic glaze (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, muddle the strawberries and basil leaves together with a spoon until well combined.
2. Add the prosecco and stir to combine.
3. Stir in the honey until dissolved.
4. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
5. Just before serving, stir in lemon slices.
6. Serve over ice in glasses and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
Cooking Time: None
Watermelon Spritz with Chili Salt Rim
Beat the heat with this refreshing twist on the classic spritz! This sweet and spicy drink is perfect for warm weather gatherings or as a unique addition to your next cocktail party.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups watermelon puree
– 1 cup Prosecco or sparkling wine
– 1/4 cup lemon-lime soda
– 1 tablespoon simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water, dissolved)
– Ice cubes
– Fresh mint leaves for garnish
– Chili salt, for rimming glass
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine watermelon puree, Prosecco, lemon-lime soda, and simple syrup.
2. Stir well to combine.
3. Fill glasses with ice and pour the Watermelon Spritz over the ice.
4. To rim each glass, rub a lime wedge around the rim, then dip into chili salt to coat.
5. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Cooking Time: None required! This refreshing drink is ready in just a few minutes.
Pineapple Jalapeño Spritz
Elevate your cocktail game with this refreshing Pineapple Jalapeño Spritz, perfect for warm weather gatherings and impromptu celebrations. This sweet and spicy drink is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients:
• 2 cups pineapple juice
• 1 cup sparkling water
• 1/4 cup jalapeño simple syrup (see below)
• 1/4 cup mixed berry puree (such as raspberry, blackberry, and blueberry)
• Sliced fresh pineapple and lime for garnish
Jalapeño Simple Syrup:
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2-3 sliced jalapeños
Instructions:
1. In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar. Heat until the sugar dissolves.
2. Add sliced jalapeños to the syrup and remove from heat. Let it infuse for at least 30 minutes.
3. Strain the simple syrup and discard the jalapeños.
4. In a large pitcher, combine pineapple juice, sparkling water, and jalapeño simple syrup. Stir well.
5. Add mixed berry puree and stir until combined.
6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
7. Garnish with sliced fresh pineapple and lime.
Cooking Time: None (just chill and serve!)
Blueberry Lavender Spritz
Elevate your social gatherings with this unique and refreshing cocktail that combines the sweetness of blueberries with the subtle floral notes of lavender. Perfect for warm weather, this spritz is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz Prosecco
– 1 oz Blueberry puree
– 1/2 oz Lavender syrup (homemade or store-bought)
– 3 oz Sparkling water
– Fresh lavender buds and blueberries for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a glass with ice.
2. Pour in the Prosecco, blueberry puree, and lavender syrup.
3. Top with sparkling water.
4. Garnish with fresh lavender buds and blueberries.
Cooking Time: None! This spritz is ready to serve immediately.
Summary
Get ready to beat the heat with these refreshing spritz recipes perfect for summer! From classic Italian favorites like Aperol and Campari, to innovative flavor combinations like Grapefruit Rosemary and Strawberry Basil, there’s something for everyone. Each recipe features a unique twist on the traditional spritz formula: mix a base spirit with soda water, add some juice or syrup, and garnish with fresh herbs or fruit slices. Whether you’re looking for a fruity and bubbly drink or a more sophisticated cocktail, these 18 spritz recipes are sure to quench your thirst all summer long.
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