Best spritz recipes to try this summer

Cool down with a refreshing cocktail this summer, thanks to our exciting spritz recipes. Discover the ingredients you’ll need to craft your own or pop into the Foodhall to try one of our brand-new spritz tinnies.

Food Editor

Emily Lambe

Nothing says summer quite like a tall, ice-cold spritz on a warm afternoon. Whether you opt for a bold and vibrant aperitif or something with a dash of sweet and floral liqueur, there’s a spritz recipe for everyone. On the go? Add a couple of our brand-new, ready-made spritz cocktail cans to your al fresco feast. Read on to discover all the spritz ingredients you’ll need to make one at home and our fun flavour ideas to mix things up.

Spritz ingredients to make your own drink

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.

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Best ready-made spritz

Just when you thought tinned cocktails couldn’t get any better, our brand-new spritz cocktail cans are here to level up your picnic or barbecue. Crack into our Aperitivo Spritz for that classic bitter orange flavour. Embrace delicate, floral notes with a Hugo Spritz, infused with a touch of elderflower and cooling mint. Take a trip to the sunny shores of the Mediterranean with a Limoncello Spritz, bursting with zesty citrus flavour. Or try a lively Sake Spritz, balanced with juicy lychee. Find them all in the Foodhall now.

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Spritz recipes to try

Serve up a refreshing spritz cocktail at home with your favourite sparkling wine and tipple of choice. From classic crowd pleasers to unique twists, discover our favourite ways to serve a spritz.

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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.

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Grapefruit and blood orange spritz

Make the most of our handpicked Collection Blood Oranges, with delicately blushed red flesh, bursting with juice. Pair with red grapefruit juice, a splash of Pink Grapefruit Gin, bottled in Oldbury, England, and top with crisp Prosecco.

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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.

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Published 6.14.2025