Spritz recipes
Generally lighter than a spirit-only cocktail, a spritz has a blast of soda, cava or prosecco to zing things up. They’re the perfect summer cocktail to enjoy in the sunshine, or just a wonderful weekend treat whatever the weather.
You’ve most likely tried an Aperol spritz, but why stop there? See what alternatives you can mix up, including more wintery options too. We’ve got a zesty limoncello spritz, pomegranate spritz, or a warming negroni sbagliato.
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Cocktails
Bicicletta cocktail
Perfect for aperitivo hour in the garden, a bicicletta cocktail is easy to make. The bitter bite from the Campari is delightfully refreshing.
Christmas cocktails
Santa’s spritz punch
Cranberry spritz makes for a crowdpleasing Christmas punch. The ice ring is studded with garnishes, which gently release into the punch.
Summer cocktails
Strawberry spritz
Our strawberry scorcher is based on a Bicicletta, an Italian spritz with Campari, white wine and soda water. A gorgeous summer cocktail.
Cocktails
Limoncello spritz
Limoncello spritz is a zippy, lemony livener from Salvi’s in Manchester. Mix limoncello, Prosecco and soda for a seriously summery cocktail.
Canapés and cocktails
Sherry spritz
Rustle up a fragrant Christmas cocktail with our easy sherry spritz recipe. Combine creamy sherry and ginger syrup, then top with cava.
Christmas cocktails
Negroni sbagliato (negroni spritz)
Start a meal the Italian way with this negroni sbagliato (literally translates as "mistaken" negroni), made with prosecco in place of gin.
Summer cocktails
Peach and prosecco spritz
If you're after a true summery cocktail, this seasonal spritz contains blitzed peaches, lemon juice, sugar and of course, a splash of prosecco.
Spritzes
Aperol spritz
Get into the spirit of summer with this classic Italian recipe. Chilled prosecco and Aperol come together to create the beloved Aperol spritz.
Cocktails
Pomegranate spritz
A fruity cocktail for a hot summers day. Serve this pomegranate spritz with extra pomegranate seeds for a pretty finishing touch.
Summer cocktails
Orchard spritz cocktail
As an alternative to champagne, serve this fruity cocktail at your drinks party.
Spritzes
Jazzed up Campari Spritz
A bright pink cocktail could be ideal for a hen-do, or pink-themed party. It uses pink gin, pink cava and pink grapefruit juice - the triple
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