10 Spritz Recipes for Your Next Event
When hosting a memorable event, the perfect beverage can be a highlight for your guests. Whether you’re planning a lively spring soirée, a casual summer barbecue, or a black-tie cocktail party, you need to find a drink that suits a range of tastes. A spritz is a drink that offers guests a range and blend of flavours, while still being light, refreshing and quenching.
The Lovely Bubbly Co. have rounded up ten popular, yet show-stopping spritz recipes. Our curated bunch ranges from well-known drinks like the Aperol Spritz to more seasonal choices like the Ruby Red.
Whether you’re looking to impress your guests with a more complex concoction or something simple that you can whip up for large crowds, our range of ten spritz recipes should have what you need.
All the recipes included below serve one person, so the measurements can be multiplied to suit the number of drinks you’re serving.
1. Aperol Spritz
The Aperol Spritz is a classic and timeless Italian refreshment, known for its vibrant, red colour, perfect for encouraging photographs of your event. This spritz recipe is often seen at summer events due to its colourful aesthetic and fresh, citrus flavours.
What you’ll need
- 50ml of Aperol, a vibrant red Italian bitter apéritif made with the key ingredients of gentian, rhubarb and cinchona.
- 75ml of chilled Prosecco
- 25ml of soda water
- Orange slice(s) to use for garnish
- Ice cubes
- Large wine glass
The beauty of this recipe is that the measurements of your Aperol, Prosecco and club soda can be easily adjusted to suit the tastes of you or your guests. Some prefer them to be more bitter with a higher proportion of Aperol, whereas others prefer a lighter, fizzier variation. The perfect Aperol Spritz requires a simple ratio of 3:2:1, with three parts Prosecco, two parts Aperol and one part soda water.
How to make
- Fill your large wine glass with ice cubes and pour in your Aperol.
- Pour in your chilled Prosecco gently.
- Pour in your soda and stir the contents together gently until all three are thoroughly combined.
- Garnish with a slice of orange to add to the vibrancy of the drink and add to the citrus aroma of the beverage.
- Serve your Aperol Spritz immediately while it’s chilled and fizzy.
2. Hugo Spritz
The Hugo Spritz is a refreshing and light spritz recipe from Northern Italy that offers balanced, light and aromatic flavours, perfect for spring and summer events. The combination of elderflower, mint, and lime offers a refreshing, floral and citrusy beverage to enjoy chilled in warm weather.
What you’ll need
- 15ml of elderflower cordial or syrup
- 125ml of chilled Prosecco
- Soda water to top up
- 1 lime sliced
- 5 fresh mint leaves
- Ice cubes
- Large wine glass
The Hugo Spritz is another drink that you can adjust to suit your tastes, whether you are aiming for a stronger or weaker elderflower taste, more or less fizz.
How to make
- Fill your large wine glass with ice cubes, sliced lime and fresh mint leaves.
- Pour in your elderflower cordial or syrup so it covers the lime and the mint leaves.
- Pour in the chilled Prosecco and ensure it mixes with the cordial.
- Top your glass up with the soda water or to your liking and stir the mixture together.
- Added some mint leaves on top to add to the look and flavour of the drink and give your drink a final stir.
- Serve your Hugo Spritz to your guest or yourself immediately while it’s still cold and fizzy.
3. Negroni Sbagliato (Spritz)
The Negroni Spritz recipe is a lighter and revitalising take on the traditional Negroni, with the addition of soda water to make for a perfect spring or summer aperitif at your event.
What you’ll need
- 25ml of Campari
- 25ml of Sweet Vermouth
- 50ml of Prosecco
- Orange slice(s) to use for garnish
- Ice cubes
- Short tumbler
As with most spritz recipes, you can adjust the ratios of the measurements to suit you or your guest’s taste preferences.
How to make
- Fill your glass of choice with ice cubes.
- Pour in your Campari, followed by the Sweet Vermouth.
- Stir the mixture together until the ingredients are combined.
- Top up the glass with chilled Prosecco to your liking and give the drink a final stir.
- Garnish the drink with a slice of orange.
- Serve the Hugo Spritz and enjoy.
4. Campari Spritz
The Campari spritz recipe offers a refreshing, citrusy, and slightly bitter taste, and is another that is popular to serve at sunny or warm weather events in the spring or summer. A Campari Spritz offers an enjoyable balance between the bitterness of the Campari and the sweetness of the Prosecco. Similar to the Aperol Spritz, this recipe adheres to the 3:2:1 ratio, with three parts Prosecco, two parts Campari and one part soda water.
What you’ll need
- 50ml of Campari
- 100ml of chilled Prosecco
- Soda water to top
- Orange slice(s) for garnish
- Ice cubes
- A large wine glass or gin glass
As with most spritz recipes, you can adjust the ratios of the measurements to suit you or your guest’s personal preferences.
How to make
- Fill your glass of choice with ice cubes and pour in your Campari.
- Add your chilled Prosecco.
- Top your glass or to your liking with soda water.
- Stir your drink gently to combine the ingredients.
- Garnish your drink with a slice of orange and your drink is ready to enjoy.
5. Cucumber Gin Spritz
A Cucumber Spritz recipe is a light, invigorating and energising drink that can suit a wide range of taste palettes. The citrus notes of lime mixed with the refreshing cucumber make for a delightful aperitif in the summertime.
What you’ll need
- 30ml of gin
- 10ml of fresh cucumber juice or syrup
- Lime(s) for 10ml of freshly squeezed lime juice and slices for garnish
- 125ml of Prosecco
- Soda water to top
- Cucumber slices or ribbons for garnish
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Ice cubes
- Large wine glass or highball glass
As with most spritz recipes, this drink is relatively versatile, so you can adjust the ratios of the measurements to suit your guest’s personal preferences.
How to make
- Fill your glass of choice with ice cubes and pour in your gin.
- Pour in your freshly prepared cucumber juice or syrup and mix your ingredients well.
- Add in the Prosecco and top with soda water to your liking.
- Garnish with cucumber slices or ribbons and some fresh mint leaves to your liking and serve or enjoy.
6. St Germain Spritz
A St Germain Spritz offers a delicate, floral, citrusy blend and another spritz recipe that makes for a great refreshing crowd-pleaser. It’s worth bearing in mind that this recipe requires St. Germain elderflower liquor which can be more on the expensive side compared to some of the other recipes in this range.
What you’ll need
- 40ml of St. Germain elderflower liquor
- 60ml of chilled Prosecco
- 60ml of soda water or sparkling water
- Lemon to create a lemon twist for garnish
- Ice cubes
- Knife or peeler
- A large wine glass or gin glass
As with all these spritz recipes, you can tweak the measurements of the ingredients to suit the liking of your guests.
How to make
- Fill your glass of choice with ice cubes and pour in your St. Germain liquor.
- Add in your Prosecco followed by the soda or sparkling water.
- Stir your drink gently to combine the ingredients.
- To create a lemon twist for garnish, use a peeler or a knife to peel a thin strip of lemon zest, being careful to avoid the white pith underneath. Drop your lemon twist into your glass to diffuse oils into the drink and act as a garnish and serve your drink.
7. Ruby Red Gin Spritz
This spritz recipe offers a balance of citrus notes with grapefruit, bitter tones with Aperol and refreshing fizz with the Prosecco and soda water. As with most spritz recipes, the Ruby Red is perfect for events in the spring or summer due to its fizzy, light and quenching ingredients.
What you’ll need
- 30ml of grapefruit juice, either freshly squeezed or a quality shop-bought alternative
- 30ml of dry gin
- 15ml of Campari
- 100ml of Prosecco or sparkling rose wine
- Soda water to top
- Grapefruit slice(s) for garnish
- Thyme sprig(s) for garnish
- Ice cubes
- Large wine glass or gin glass
Adjust your measurements as you wish to suit the preferences of your guests.
How to make
- Fill your glass of choice with ice cubes and pour in your ruby red grapefruit juice of choice, either freshly squeezed or shop-bought.
- Add in your gin followed by the Campari, Prosecco and top with soda water.
- Gently mix your ingredients until combined.
- Garnish your drink with a thyme sprig, grapefruit slice(s) and/or add a slice to the rim of your glass by cutting a small slit.
8. Cassis Spritz
This spritz recipe is a versatile drink that can be suited to events of all seasons. The blackcurrant flavours of the Crème de cassis lends the beverage well to winter and colder events, while the Prosecco and fizz makes it suitable for a refreshing drink in the warmer weather too.
What you’ll need
- 30ml of Creme de Cassis blackcurrant liquor
- 120ml of Prosecco
- Soda water to top
- Lemon to make a lemon twist for garnish
- Ice cubes
- Large wine glass or gin glass
Feel free to adjust and tweak the measurements of this drink to suit the requests and preferences of the guests at your event.
How to make
- Fill your glass of choice with ice cubes and pour in your Creme de Cassis.
- Add in your Prosecco followed by soda water.
- Give your drink a gentle stir to combine the ingredients.
- To create a lemon twist for garnish, use a peeler or a knife to peel a thin strip of lemon zest, being careful to avoid the white pith underneath. Drop your lemon twist into your glass to diffuse oils into the drink and garnish.
- Your drink is ready to serve and enjoy.
9. Winter Aperol Spritz
This spritz recipe offers a seasonal twist to your event with a winter take on the classic Aperol Spritz. The drink offers a bright, citrus drink with the addition of blood orange juice making it perfect for festive events in the colder months.
What you’ll need
- 60ml of Aperol
- 30ml of blood orange juice, freshly squeezed or shop-bought
- 90ml of Prosecco
- Soda water to top
- Blood orange(s) to make an orange twist or slices for garnish
- Rosemary sprig(s) for garnish
- Ice cubes
- Large wine glass or gin glass
As mentioned with these spritz recipes, you can adjust the measurements listed here to suit the preferences of your guests. The versatility of a spritz is what makes them perfect for hosting events.
How to make
- Fill your glass of choice with ice cubes and pour in your Aperol.
- Add in the blood orange juice, either freshly squeezed from blood oranges or shop-bought, whichever is best for your event.
- Pour in your Prosecco and top with your soda water.
- Combine the ingredients with a gentle stir.
- To create an orange twist for garnish, use a peeler or knife to peel a thin strip of orange zest, being careful to avoid the bitter pith underneath. Or, if you prefer, you can use orange slices. Add your garnish of choice to the drink.
- Add a sprig of rosemary as garnish too, serve and enjoy.
10. Non-Alcoholic Rosemary and Citrus Spritz
This mocktail spritz recipe is an important addition to incorporate into your event for those guests who prefer a non-alcoholic option, or younger guests. It uses fresh fruits orange and lemon for a citrusy taste, with rosemary adding herbal notes for a refined, fragrant flavour. It’s worth noting that this recipe requires cooking sugar, so you will need access to a kitchen.
What you’ll need
- 8g of caster sugar (per serving)
- Rosemary sprigs, you will need sprigs for the drink and further for garnish
- Orange(s) for freshly squeezed orange juice
- Lemon(s) for freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Soda water to top up your drink and serve
- Ice cubes
- Tall glass
How to make
- Heat your sugar in a small saucepan, with 25ml of water. Bring this to a boil and simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sugar has all dissolved. This is enough for one serving, so if you prefer to make your ingredients in bulk you can times this by the amount of people you are serving.
- Mix your lemon and orange juice in a glass, or a jug if you are making for multiple people.
- Top your glass(es) with soda water to your liking.
- Add in the rosemary sprigs and lemon slices for garnish.
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