Best spritz recipes to try this summer

A basic spritz is a cocktail typically made using sparkling Italian wine, with many flavour variations based on which ingredients you use. Here’s what you’re going to need to make a homemade spritz:

• Sparkling wine – Full of light and effervescent bubbles, Prosecco is a popular choice.

• Aperitif – The type of spritz you make will depend on the aperitif or liqueur you choose. Bitter orange aperitifs like Aperol or Campari are classic options, while limoncello and elderflower liqueur offer a sweeter option. Flavoured gins also make a great choice.

• Soda water – Top up your glass with a splash of pure and crisp soda water.

• Garnish – Use a handful of ice and garnish with a slice of citrus like orange, grapefruit, lemon, or lime.

Hugo spritz

Quickly becoming a new classic, a trendy Hugo spritz is the way to go this summer. Mix our 16 Acres Citrus and Rosemary London Dry Gin with fragrant Elderflower Cordial, Prosecco, and soda water, with a few sprigs of mint to garnish. Skip the gin and swap the Prosecco for our alcohol-free Fizzero.

Low-alcohol rosé spritz

Lighten up your cocktail with a low alcohol version of your favourite drink. A dash of our Low Alcohol Aperitivo, distilled with juniper, pink pepper, coriander, cinnamon and lavender, makes a great aperitif. Mix with our Sparkling Rosé Frizzantea, bursting with the flavours of summer fruits and a touch of vanilla.