Summer just got a whole lot more refreshing with our collection of 18 mouth-watering spritz recipes! As the temperatures rise, there’s nothing quite like cracking open a glass of bubbly goodness to quench your thirst and beat the heat. And that’s exactly what these revitalizing spritzes are all about – combining the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors with the effervescence of Prosecco or sparkling water.
From classic Aperol Spritz recipes to innovative flavor combinations like strawberry basil and grapefruit rosemary, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re looking for a fruity twist on a summer staple or something entirely new to try, our roundup has something for everyone. So go ahead, grab your favorite glassware, and get ready to spritz your way into the heart of summer!
Classic Aperol Spritz
A refreshing twist on the classic Spritz, this Italian-inspired cocktail is perfect for warm weather gatherings.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz Aperol
– 4 oz Prosecco or Sparkling wine
– Splash of Soda water
– Slice of Orange (for garnish)
Instructions:
1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
2. Pour in the Aperol.
3. Top with Prosecco or Sparkling wine.
4. Add a splash of Soda water.
5. Garnish with an orange slice.
Cooking Time: None, this is a cocktail!
Sparkling Peach Spritz
Sparkling Peach Spritz Recipe
Get ready to toast the season with this refreshing Sparkling Peach Spritz! Made with fresh peaches, Prosecco, and a hint of citrus, this bubbly cocktail is perfect for warm weather gatherings.
Ingredients:
– 2 ripe peaches, diced
– 1/2 cup Prosecco
– 1/4 cup peach puree (or peach syrup)
– 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
– 1/4 teaspoon simple syrup (optional)
– Sliced peaches and mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine diced peaches and peach puree (or peach syrup).
2. Add Prosecco, lime juice, and simple syrup (if using). Stir gently to combine.
3. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
4. Serve chilled, garnished with sliced peaches and mint leaves.
Cooking Time: None!
Elderflower Spritz with Prosecco
This Elderflower Spritz is a light and crisp twist on the classic spritz, perfect for warm weather or anytime you need a refreshing drink. The subtle flavor of elderflower liqueur pairs beautifully with the bubbles of Prosecco.
Ingredients:
– 1 cup Prosecco
– 1/2 cup elderflower liqueur (such as St-Germain)
– 1/4 cup lemon-lime soda
– Slice of lemon, for garnish
– Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a wine glass with ice.
2. Pour in the Prosecco and elderflower liqueur.
3. Top with lemon-lime soda.
4. Stir gently to combine.
5. Squeeze a slice of lemon over the drink and drop it in.
6. Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired.
Cooking Time: None! Just mix and enjoy.
Blood Orange Spritz
This refreshing drink combines the tartness of blood orange juice with the effervescence of Prosecco, perfect for warm weather gatherings or as a pick-me-up any time of the year.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups blood orange juice
– 1 cup Prosecco
– 1/4 cup simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– Slice of blood orange, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a large pitcher with ice.
2. Pour in the blood orange juice and stir to combine.
3. Add the Prosecco and stir gently to avoid creating foam.
4. Stir in the simple syrup until fully incorporated.
5. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
6. Serve the Blood Orange Spritz over ice in glasses, garnished with a slice of blood orange.
Cooking Time: None required! This recipe is ready to serve as soon as it’s chilled.
Lavender Lemon Spritz
Elevate your summer gatherings with this refreshing and fragrant Lavender Lemon Spritz, perfect for warm weather celebrations.
Ingredients:
• 2 cups lemon-lime soda
• 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 cup lavender syrup (homemade or store-bought)
• 1/4 cup simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
• Slices of lemon and fresh lavender buds for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine lemon-lime soda, lemon juice, and lavender syrup.
2. Stir in the simple syrup until fully dissolved.
3. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
4. Serve the Lavender Lemon Spritz over ice in tall glasses.
5. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh lavender buds.
Cooking Time: None required! This refreshing spritz is ready to serve in just a few minutes.
Grapefruit Rosemary Spritz
Elevate your cocktail game with this refreshing and tangy Grapefruit Rosemary Spritz, perfect for warm weather gatherings.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups grapefruit juice (fresh or bottled)
– 1 cup Prosecco or sparkling wine
– 1/4 cup rosemary syrup (see note)
– 1/4 cup simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– Slices of fresh grapefruit for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a large pitcher with ice.
2. Pour in the grapefruit juice and Prosecco.
3. Add the rosemary syrup and simple syrup. Stir until combined.
4. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
5. Serve over ice in glasses and garnish with fresh grapefruit slices.
Note: To make rosemary syrup, combine 1 cup water with 1 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Strain the syrup and let it cool before using.
Cucumber Mint Spritz
A refreshing twist on the classic spritz, this Cucumber Mint Spritz is perfect for warm weather gatherings or a quick pick-me-up any time of year.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups Prosecco or sparkling wine
– 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
– 1/4 cup simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– 1/2 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
– 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
– Ice cubes
– Lime wedges, for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine Prosecco, lime juice, and simple syrup. Stir to combine.
2. Add the sliced cucumber and fresh mint leaves to the pitcher. Muddle gently with a spoon or muddler to release the flavors and oils from the cucumber and mint.
3. Fill glasses with ice and pour the Cucumber Mint Spritz over the ice.
4. Stir gently and garnish each glass with a lime wedge.
Cooking Time: None! This recipe is ready in just a few minutes.
Pomegranate Ginger Spritz
Add a splash of exotic flavor to your cocktail hour with this refreshing Pomegranate Ginger Spritz.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz Prosecco or Sparkling wine
– 1 oz Pomegranate juice
– 1/2 oz Fresh ginger syrup (see below)
– 1/2 oz Lemon-lime soda
– Slice of fresh ginger for garnish
Fresh Ginger Syrup:
– 1 cup Water
– 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
– 1/4 cup Thinly sliced fresh ginger
Instructions:
1. In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
2. Add sliced fresh ginger to the syrup and remove from heat. Let steep for at least 30 minutes.
3. Strain syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean glass bottle. Discard solids.
Assembly:
1. Fill a wine glass with ice.
2. Pour in Prosecco, pomegranate juice, and fresh ginger syrup.
3. Top with lemon-lime soda.
4. Garnish with a slice of fresh ginger.
Cooking Time: 30 minutes (includes steeping time)
Strawberry Basil Spritz
Experience the sweet and savory combination of strawberry and basil in this refreshing spritz recipe, perfect for warm weather gatherings or a light after-dinner treat.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
– 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
– 1 bottle Prosecco or sparkling wine (750ml)
– 1 tablespoon honey
– Ice cubes
– Fresh strawberry slices and basil leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a blender or food processor, puree the strawberries until smooth.
2. Add the basil leaves to the blender and process until well combined with the strawberries.
3. Pour the Prosecco into a large pitcher filled with ice cubes.
4. Add the strawberry-basil mixture and honey to the pitcher. Stir gently to combine.
5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
6. Serve over ice with fresh strawberry slices and basil leaves as garnish.
Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes (includes chilling time)
Passionfruit Spritz
Elevate your cocktail game with this refreshing Passionfruit Spritz! This tropical twist on the classic spritz is perfect for warm weather gatherings or anytime you need a fruity pick-me-up.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups Prosecco
– 1 cup passionfruit juice
– 1/4 cup simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– 1/4 cup club soda
– Sliced passionfruits for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a large pitcher with ice.
2. Pour in the Prosecco, passionfruit juice, and simple syrup.
3. Stir gently to combine.
4. Top with club soda.
5. Slice passionfruits into thin wedges and use as garnishes.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Cooking Time: 0 minutes (assemble and serve)
Watermelon Lime Spritz
Beat the heat with this revitalizing twist on a classic spritz! This fruity and tangy drink is perfect for hot summer days.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups watermelon chunks (seedless)
– 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
– 1 cup sparkling water
– 1 tablespoon honey
– Ice cubes
– Fresh mint leaves or lime wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a blender, puree the watermelon chunks until smooth.
2. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl to remove excess pulp and fibers.
3. Add the fresh lime juice and honey to the watermelon puree. Stir until the honey dissolves.
4. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
5. Fill glasses with ice and pour the Watermelon Lime Spritz over the ice.
6. Top each glass off with sparkling water and stir gently.
7. Garnish with fresh mint leaves or lime wedges, if desired.
Cooking Time: None! This refreshing drink is ready in no time.
Blueberry Thyme Spritz
Refresh your summer with this delightful Blueberry Thyme Spritz, combining the sweetness of blueberries with the subtlety of thyme.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
– 1 cup sparkling water
– 1/4 cup freshly brewed thyme tea (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
– 1 tbsp honey
– Sliced lemon or lime for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine mixed berries and thyme tea. Let it steep in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
2. Strain the berry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a separate pitcher, discarding solids.
3. Add honey and stir until dissolved.
4. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes.
5. Just before serving, pour in sparkling water and stir gently.
6. Serve over ice with sliced lemon or lime for garnish.
Cooking Time: None! This spritz is ready to enjoy in just a few minutes.
Honeydew Melon Spritz
Rejuvenate your summer with this refreshing twist on the classic spritz cocktail.
Ingredients:
• 2 cups Honeydew melon chunks
• 1 cup Prosecco or white wine
• 1/2 cup Sparkling water
• 1/4 cup Fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp Honey syrup (1:1 honey and water, dissolved)
• Ice cubes
• Lime wedges and mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a blender, puree the Honeydew melon chunks until smooth.
2. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove any pulp or fibers.
3. Add the Prosecco, sparkling water, fresh lime juice, and honey syrup to the pitcher. Stir well to combine.
4. Fill glasses with ice and pour the Honeydew Melon Spritz over the ice.
5. Garnish each glass with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint.
Cooking Time: None! This refreshing cocktail is ready in just 5 minutes!
Raspberry Mint Spritz
Experience the refreshing fusion of sweet raspberries and cooling mint with this easy-to-make spritz.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups fresh raspberries
– 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
– 1 bottle Prosecco or sparkling wine (750ml)
– 1 tablespoon honey syrup (or to taste)
– Ice cubes
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, muddle the raspberries and mint leaves together until the berries release their juice and the mint is well-crushed.
2. Add the Prosecco and stir gently to combine.
3. Add the honey syrup and stir again to dissolve.
4. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
5. Serve the spritz over ice in glasses and garnish with additional raspberries and mint leaves, if desired.
Cooking Time: None! This refreshing drink is ready in just a few minutes.
Kiwi Lime Spritz
Brighten up your day with this refreshing Kiwi Lime Spritz! Made with kiwi puree, lime juice, and a splash of sparkling water, this spritzer is perfect for warm weather gatherings or a quick pick-me-up anytime.
Ingredients:
– 2 kiwis, peeled and pureed
– Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
– 1 cup sparkling water
– Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a large glass, combine the kiwi puree and lime juice.
2. Stir well to combine.
3. Add the sparkling water and stir gently.
4. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness as needed.
5. Fill glasses with ice if desired and serve immediately.
Cooking Time: None! This spritzer is ready in just a few minutes.
Blackberry Sage Spritz
Experience the perfect blend of sweet and savory with this refreshing Blackberry Sage Spritz.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz Prosecco or sparkling wine
– 1/2 oz blackberry puree
– 1/4 oz sage-infused simple syrup (see note)
– 1/2 oz lemon juice
– Splash of soda water
– Fresh blackberries and sage leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add the Prosecco, blackberry puree, sage-infused simple syrup, and lemon juice.
3. Shake gently to combine and chill the ingredients (about 10-15 seconds).
4. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
5. Top with a splash of soda water.
6. Garnish with fresh blackberries and a sprig of sage.
Cooking Time: None required! This refreshing spritz is ready in just a few minutes.
Pineapple Coconut Spritz
Refresh your senses with this sweet and tangy spritz! This refreshing drink combines the tropical flavors of pineapple and coconut with a hint of citrus.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups pineapple juice
– 1 cup coconut water
– 1/4 cup lime juice
– 1 tablespoon honey
– Splash of sparkling water
– Ice cubes
– Fresh pineapple wedges and toasted coconut flakes for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine pineapple juice, coconut water, and lime juice.
2. Stir in honey until dissolved.
3. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
4. Just before serving, add a splash of sparkling water to give it a fizzy twist.
5. Fill glasses with ice and pour the Pineapple Coconut Spritz over the ice.
6. Garnish with fresh pineapple wedges and toasted coconut flakes, if desired.
Cooking Time: None! This spritz is ready in just 30 minutes from start to finish.
Cherry Vanilla Spritz
Elevate your cocktail game with this refreshing Cherry Vanilla Spritz! This fruity and creamy concoction is perfect for warm weather gatherings or a quick pick-me-up any time of the year.
Ingredients:
• 2 oz Prosecco
• 1 oz Vanilla-flavored vodka
• 1/2 oz Cherry liqueur (such as Cherry Heering)
• 1/2 oz Lemon-lime soda
• Splash of grenadine syrup (optional, for garnish)
• Fresh cherries and vanilla beans for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a wine glass with ice.
2. Pour in the Prosecco, Vanilla-flavored vodka, and Cherry liqueur.
3. Top with Lemon-lime soda.
4. Stir gently to combine.
5. If desired, add a splash of grenadine syrup for a pop of color and flavor.
6. Garnish with fresh cherries and vanilla beans.
Cooking Time: None! This spritz is ready in just 2-3 minutes.
Enjoy your delicious Cherry Vanilla Spritz!
Summary
Beat the heat with these refreshing spritz recipes perfect for summer! With 18 unique and delicious flavors, you’ll never get bored. From classic Aperol to fruity Peach and Grapefruit, and even herbal Lavender and Thyme, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ or just need a pick-me-up after a long day, these spritzes are sure to quench your thirst. So go ahead, get creative in the kitchen, and make this summer one to remember!
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