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Here are the best spritz recipes to try! Liquor, soda and sparkling wine make these bubbly drinks, from the classic Aperol spritz to more unique spins.
The most refreshing cocktails on the planet? Meet the Spritz family! A spritz is a cocktail that’s a blend of sparkling wine (usually Prosecco), bitter liqueur, and soda water. The most famous spritz of all is the popular Aperol spritz, a classic cocktail on the list of IBA official cocktails. But there are many ways to make this bubbly drink by varying the liquor!
Here are our top 5 must-try spritz recipes! Start with the classic with Aperol, then branch out to bitter Campari, fruity St Germain and cool, crisp Lillet Blanc. There’s something for everyone!
And now…the best spritz recipes to try!
Bubbly, citrusy, herbal, subtly bitter and lightly sweet…it’s the most classic bubbly mixed drink of them all. Meet the Aperol spritz! This drink is renowned the world over, reaching max popularity in the 2000’s. But did you know it’s actually a classic cocktail from the 1950’s? This Italian cocktail has been capturing hearts and minds for years. Taste one made the right way: it’s absolutely worth the hype.
Need a light mixed drink? Try the Campari spritz! Bitter and bubbly, this cocktail mixes that popular aperativo with sparkling wine and soda water. What could be more refreshing? Campari is bitter-forward, so this cocktail is a drink is made for Campari lovers. It’s a nice change from the Negroni or Americano.
Here’s a light and refreshing cocktail that’s vying for summer’s best drink: the St Germain Spritz! It’s floral and bubbly, full of lightly sweet flavor and effervescence. There are lots of classic spritz cocktails: this one is a fun spin on the classic using the popular elderflower liqueur. It’s easy to drink, perfect for poolside sipping, brunch, or with an afternoon book. Oh: and it takes 3 minutes.
Looking for a refreshing, bubbly drink that’s light and carefree? Meet the Amaro Spritz! The classic spritz works with any Italian bitter: just follow the classic spritz ratio of 3-2-1. With our favorite amaro (Meletti), it’s glowing golden brown and tastes almost like cola, with caramely notes.
If there’s a cocktail that embodies the word refreshing, this is it. Meet the Lillet spritz! It’s light and bubbly, tart and citrusy, and it couldn’t be easier to make. The star? Lillet Blanc, a subtly floral fortified wine that is an absolute must in your fridge! Mix it up with some bubbles, lemon and gin, and you’ve got a breezy light cocktail that has summer written all over it.
What’s the spritz ratio?
The classic spritz ratio is present in all of the recipes above. The basic idea is to use the following quantities of each ingredient:
- 3 parts sparkling wine (Prosecco or champagne)
- 2 parts liqueur
- 1 part soda water
Once you’ve memorized this ratio, you can use it to make endless variations. You can do them with any type of liqueur: feel free to get creative! Let us know what you try in the comments below.
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Aperol Spritz
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Prep Time: 3 minutes- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 3 minutes
Yield: 1 drink- Diet: Vegan
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The classic Aperol spritz is worth the hype! It’s light and bubbly, with hints of citrus and herbs: one of the most refreshing mixed drinks of all time.
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Instructions
- Add the Aperol to a glass filled with ice and stir. Top with the sparkling wine and soda water.
- Squeeze in the orange wedge and stir gently, then serve. Serve with a straw to minimize dilution!
Category: Drink
Method: Stirred
Cuisine: Cocktails
Keywords: Spritz
More summer drinks
The cocktails above are perfect for summer! They’re bubbly and light, perfect for lazy afternoons, pool parties, or dinner parties on the patio. Need more ideas? Here are some more easy breezy summer drinks:
- Sangria: Try all our fruity and refreshing sangria recipes, from red to white to rose.
- Wine spritzers: Wine spritzers mix soda water with wine! Try the white wine spritzer, red wine spritzer, and rose spritzer.
- Frozen alcoholic drinks: Try the Best Frose (Frozen Rosé), Piña Colada, Strawberry Daiquiri, Frozen Sangria, or Frozen Margaritas.
- Classic cocktails: Try the Classic Mojito, Vodka Tonic, Sea Breeze Cocktail, Americano, Salty Dog Cocktail or Basil Gimlet.
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