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Belle_Rose is a spritz style drink from Belle de Brillet

August is in full swing, bringing sweltering temperatures across much of the Northeast and other parts of the U.S. According to NOAA’s latest climate outlook, above-average temperatures are expected to continue, making it the perfect time to cool down with some refreshing spritz cocktails.

Originating in Italy, the spritz cocktail is traditionally made with Prosecco, a bitter liqueur, and soda water, offering a light and bubbly respite from the heat. From the Veneto region’s classic Aperol Spritz and Seville Orange Spritz to an innovative drink inspired by pizza, each drink brings a unique taste of its locale. As the heat drives people to seek cooler, more hydrating options, these spritz cocktails offer the perfect blend of refreshment and sophistication.

The Simona Spritz combines the crisp flavors of MARTINI Bianco with Prosecco and a dash of chili tincture for a spicy, refreshing twist.

Martini Bianca Spritz

Ingredients:

Instructions: Build in a spritz glass over lots of ice, stir gently, garnish, and enjoy.

The quintessential Milanese aperitivo, the Campari Spritz stands out with its sophisticated bitter taste and distinct red hue.

Campari Spritz

Ingredients:

Instructions: Fill a glass with ice. Add Prosecco, Campari, and soda water. Garnish with an orange slice.

Belle de Brillet’s Belle Pamplemousse is a refreshing spritz style drink that combines their signature pear liqueur with lemon juice and grapefruit soda.

Belle Pamplemousse is a refreshing spritz-style drink from Belle de Brillet.

Ingredients:

Instructions: Pour all ingredients into a glass of ice and stir gently. Garnish with a slice of grapefruit.

This vibrant spritz combines bubbly rosé from Archer Roose with gin and grapefruit for a refreshing summer drink.

This tasty spritz combines bubbly rosé from Archer Roose with gin and grapefruit for a refreshing summer drink.

Ingredients:

Instructions: Combine gin, grapefruit juice, and Campari in a glass with ice. Stir, top with Bubbly Rosé, and garnish with thyme and a grapefruit slice.

Created by Daintree Rooftop & Lounge, this sophisticated cocktail combines Juliette Peach Liqueur with various flavors for a unique twist.

Created by Daintree Rooftop & Lounge, this sophisticated cocktail combines peach liqueur with various flavors for a unique summer spritz.

Ingredients:

Instructions: Fill a glass with ice. Add all ingredients except champagne, stir gently, and top with champagne. Garnish with a cucumber ribbon.

The Gin Spritz by bartender and beverage director Brendan Bartley, combines the botanical flavors of Revivalist Garden Gin with elderflower cordial, soda, and Prosecco, creating a refreshing and floral summer cocktail.

This refreshing Gin Spritz is garden ready—garnished with thyme and a grapefruit slice, perfect for summer sipping.

Ingredients:

Instructions: Add all ingredients to a large wine glass. Top with ice.

The iconic Aperol Spritz from the Veneto region of Italy boasts a bright orange hue and bittersweet taste.

Aperol Spritz

Ingredients:

Instructions: Combine Prosecco and Aperol in a glass filled with ice. Add soda water and garnish with an orange slice.

This spritz combines gin or vodka with cucumber, mint, and Nixie Zero Sugar Ginger Ale for a refreshing garden-inspired drink.

This spritz combines gin or vodka with cucumber, mint, and ginger ale for a refreshing garden-inspired drink.

Ingredients:

Instructions: Muddle cucumber and mint in a shaker. Add gin, vodka, and lime juice, shake, then pour into a glass. Top with Nixie’s Ginger Ale.

This spritz features the smooth flavors of PATRÓN EL CIELO tequila combined with chilled Pinot Grigio or Provençale Rosé wine and ginger ale.

PATRÓN EL CIELO Spritz

Ingredients:

Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a white wine glass with cubed ice, stirring to combine. Garnish with a fresh orange wedge.

Luxardo Bitter Bianco‘s Pink Spritz blends dry white wine with pink grapefruit soda for a vibrant, refreshing drink.

Pink Spritz blends dry white wine with pink grapefruit soda for a vibrant, refreshing summer beverage.

Ingredients:

Instructions: Build over ice, stir to mix, and garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

Created by influencer Julianna ‘Jules’ McIntosh, this pitcher is perfect for sharing with friends and features Cutwater Long Island Iced Tea.

Created by influencer Julianna ‘Jules’ McIntosh, this pitcher is perfect for sharing with friends.

Ingredients:

Instructions: Fill a pitcher with infused ice cubes and pour in the Long Island Iced Tea. Top with sparkling water and garnish with blackberries, orange slices, mint, and thyme.

This spritz features the women-owned, California-based Seville Orange MOMMENPOP aperitif, made with Seville oranges and sparkling white wine.

Seville Orange Spritz from Mommenpop

Ingredients:

Instructions: Fill a wine glass with ice. Pour in sparkling white wine and MOMMENPOP Seville Orange Aperitif. Stir gently and garnish with an orange slice.

Created in Italy in 1952, Cynar’s unique flavor comes from ‘cynarine,’ a natural substance in artichokes, giving this spritz a bold flavor profile.

Cynar Spritz

Ingredients:

Instructions: Combine Prosecco and Cynar in a glass filled with ice. Add soda water and garnish with a grapefruit slice.

Belle de Brillet’s Belle Bulle combines their pear liqueur with lemon juice and sparkling water for a refreshing, elegant spritz.

Ingredients:

Instructions: Pour the ingredients into a large wine glass filled with ice cubes and mix. Garnish with two green olives and a pinch of salt to release the flavors.

818 Tequila‘s Italian Orange Spritz combines their Reposado tequila with Aperol and Prosecco for a unique twist on the classic spritz.

818 Italian Orange Spritz

Ingredients:

Instructions: Fill a spritz glass with ice. Pour in tequila and Aperol and stir to combine. Top with Prosecco and club soda. Garnish with an orange slice.

Amante 1530′s The Amante Spritz blends their premium liqueur with Prosecco and high-quality soda water for a sophisticated cocktail.

The Amande Spritz from Amante 1530

Ingredients:

Instructions: Gently combine over ice in a large wine glass.

This savory-inspired cocktail by Nora Furst of Corzetti in San Francisco, “Pizza Spritz” combines bitter liqueur with oregano syrup and Lambrusco for a savory and unique spritz.

La Sirene Bitter Artigianale’s “Pizza Spritz” combines bitter liqueur with oregano syrup and Lambrusco for a savory and unique spritz.

Ingredients:

Yield: Approx 780ml Shelf Life – 2 weeks

Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a white wine glass and serve over ice.

with sparkling wine and a splash of soda. This simple yet elegant spritz features

Lo-Fi Spritz from Lo-Fi’s Gentian Amaro

Ingredients:

Instructions: Build in a white wine glass over ice and garnish with a grapefruit slice.

Belle Rose is a spritz style drink from Belle de Brillet

Belle de Brillet’s Belle Rose is a spritz style drink that blends their pear liqueur with rosé wine and sparkling water or lemonade.

Ingredients:

Instructions: Pour all ingredients into a glass full of ice and stir gently. Garnish with a lime wedge.

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