10 Refreshing Spritz Recipes to Sip and Serve All Summer

strawberry cucumber gin elderflower spritz — Credit: William Abranowicz

Enjoying a summer spritz on a hot day is a rite of passage, and these delicious recipes make it that much easier. A spritz makes for the perfect pool day or backyard cookout drink to prep in batches and top off with bubbly before serving. Many include fresh-cut fruit to add essence, along with rosemary, jasmine, or mint to garnish. There are so many fragrant flavor pairings to choose from, depending on what you prefer. From your classic Aperol to a cherry white wine spritz—we have all the inspiration you need for your next summer beverage.

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Aperol Jasmine Spritz

While we've all fallen for the Aperol spritz, the jasmine in this one takes it up a notch in both presentation and flavor. It's one of our go-tos for batching and serving to a crowd for a happy hour soirée.

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Cranberry Blood-Orange Spritz

This spritz is not like the others—instead of Prosecco, enter ginger beer. We begin with a homemade cranberry-blood orange syrup that can be prepared in advance and kept in the refrigerator for up to one week, then mixed with vodka, fresh lime juice, and garnished with mint leaves.

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Amaro Spritz

An amaro spritz is similar to an Aperol or Campari spritz, but swaps Prosecco for tonic water and adds fresh lemon juice. It's a low ABV bubbly beverage that is just as refreshing, transporting you to the Italian coast one sip at a time.

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Aperol Spritz

The Aperol spritz is the classic aperitivo hour beverage, featuring plenty of ice, Prosecco, Aperol, soda water, and an orange slice for garnish. The vibrant orange hue of this drink exudes summer—and tastes like it, too!

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Pernod-Bourbon Spritz

For those who can't decide between an old-fashioned and a refreshing spritz, try our Pernod-bourbon spritz to meet in the middle. This spritz is a mixture of Pernod liquor, bourbon whiskey, Angostura bitters, club soda, and a fresh lemon twist for serving.

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Red Wine Spritzer

While many think you can't drink red wine in the summer, we have to disagree. A light red wine—like Pinot Noir, Grenache, or Gamay—mixed in a lowball glass with a bitter aperitivo and seltzer water makes the perfect red wine spritzer to pair with your sundown dinner after a long, hot day.

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Lemonade Spritzer

This is the perfect poolside drink—dry white wine, sparkling lemonade, and a lemon wedge to garnish. It looks incredible and tastes just as good. It's a light and refreshing drink that pairs well with your favorite summer snacks during the day.

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Cranberry-White Wine Spritzer

Batched spritzes are a convenient way to offer guests a drink upon arrival. We love this cranberry and white wine spritzer because it requires only three ingredients, plus thinly sliced limes for garnish.

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Apple Spritzers

Prep this batched apple spritzer to enjoy with your guests, and you can even add in a few dashes of whiskey, bourbon, or rye to each glass for an extra kick. If you're a fan of hard ciders, you'll love this spritz. It features club soda, apple juice or cider, and Angostura bitters.

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Strawberry-Cucumber Gin and Elderflower Spritz

This spritz is equal parts sweet and refreshing. The strawberry and cucumber combination is unmatched, and the elderflower liqueur boasts a sweet, floral flavor that makes this beverage feel truly luxurious.

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