Spritz recipes

The 3:2:1 spritz formula makes a good drink, but it differs from that traditionally served in numerous bacari and osteria in Venice, where they take a tumbler-shaped glass (rather than goblet) and fill it with ice before using local white wine as their base, then adding Select, Campari or Aperol and finishing with a spritz of prosecco.

You can create just about any flavour of spritz by using different liqueurs and combinations of liqueurs, as is evident in the examples below.

Spritz Al Bitter (Spritz Veneziano)

Basically, a Spritzer with a generous splash of Italian red bitter liqueur - dry and very refreshing. The perfect aperitivo. In Venice, this is based

Aperol Spritz / Aperitivo Spritz

Slightly sweet, herbal, refreshing and quaffable. The good folk at Aperol, the aperitivo liqueur brand most identified with the Spritz, recommend equal

Apple Spritz

Sweet, fruity champagne.

Bellini Peach Spritz

Basically, a Bellini served on-the-rocks.

Bicicletta Spritz

Basically the same as a Veneziano Spritz but with equal proportions wine to Italian red bitter liqueur, we like to further distinguish the Bicicletta from

Biscotti Spritz

Hazelnut and butterscotch liqueurs flavour this Prosecco-based spritz. Better when complemented by a biscotti biscuit.

Brits Spritz

An elderflower Spritz with depth of flavour and British character courtesy of Kamm and Sons

Calvados Spritz

Elderflower and apple brandy sit harmoniously in this punchy spritz. For a slightly sweeter version substitute prosecco in place of the brut sparkling

Casa Savoia Spritz

Easy-drinking and delicately bittersweet.

Cucumber Spritz

Cucumber, elderflower and grassy Sauvignon Blanc wine combine as a trio of summery flavours in this light and refreshing cocktail.

Elderflower Spritz

A long, easy-drinking summer cooler.

Fruit Cup Spritz

A light summery spritz with flavours reminiscent of Pimm's.

Gallicus

Rosolio di Bergamotto adds bittersweet, zesty citrus complexity to this light prosecco-charged aperitivo.

Hi Life Spritz

Borrowing its name from both BA High Life magazine and the highball glass it is served in, this refreshing long drink combines the botanical complexity

Ionian Spritz

The Greeks and Italians are separated by the Ionian Sea, in this Spritz both countries come together with Italian Prosecco and Greek Mastiha.

Hugo Spritz

This recipe is light on elderflower liqueur to make a relatively dry drink. Those after a sweeter version may prefer to follow the standard 3:2:1 Spritz

Kir Spritz

Rich blackcurrant fruit dried by the acidity of champagne and freshened with a splash of sparkling water.

Lemonade Spritz

A minty real lemonade. A seriously refreshing non-alcoholic summery drink.

Limoncello Spritz

Zesty, almost creamy, lemon enlivened with fizz.

Lychee & Elderflower Spritz

As the apt name suggests, this slightly sweet spritz is flavoured with lychee and elderflower liqueurs. East meets west in Italy.

Lynchburg Spritz

A Lynchburg Lemonade made more interesting and balanced due to Picon Amer replacing triple sec.

Parma Violet Spritz

Inspired by and garnished with mini Parma Violet sweets, this spritz is flavoured with crème de violette liqueur.

Peach & Apricot Spritz

This prosecco-based spritz is fruity but not overly sweet. Peach and apricot sit brilliantly with the sparkling wine, think Bellini with a hint of apricot.

Pimm's Spritz

As the name suggests, this cocktail is inspired by and combines elements of both the classic Venetian Spritz and England's Pimm's Cup. The result is a

Pink Spritz

Pink grapefruit soda and red bittersweet liqueur with sparkling wine do indeed deliver a slightly sweet pink coloured spritz.

Raspberry Frangipane Spritz

Just like the eponymously named dessert, this slightly sweet spritz is flavoured with raspberry, almond, vanilla and coconut. Butterscotch liqueur adds

Rossini Spritz

Perhaps best described as a Strawberry Bellini, sweet strawberry flavours are tamed with the gentle acidity of Prosecco.

Sicilian Orange Spritz

Zesty, bittersweet blood orange with Prosecco effervescence.

Smoky Mocha Spritz

Coffee and chocolate flavours with a faint smokiness, invigorated with sparkling wine.

Sour Cherry Spritz

The name aptly describes the drink.

Spritz Le Fizz

Crisp and grassy Sauvignon Blanc wine balances the rich, zesty orange invigorated with sparkling soda water

Spritzer

To avoid ridicule when diluting a glass of white wine try adding a couple of ice cubes instead.

Spritzer Fresco

Zesty, floral, aromatic and fresh. A complex and refreshing spritz.

Cowboy Spritz

Whiskey and cola with zesty cowboy attitude.

French Spritz

This apéritif-style cocktail perfectly fits its name. That said, fans of Italian fizz will be interested to learn how well this spritz works when made

Gangham Spritz

Tastes reminiscent of traditional real lemonade.

Golden Spritz

Gin-based with rich ginger balanced by dry sherry, lengthened by apple and invigorated with fizz.

Passion Fruit Spritz

This Spritz needs a brut sparkling wine – most proseccos produce an overly sweet cocktail when used in this spritz.

Marigold Spritz

Light easy drinking and refreshing, delicate quinine bitterness in the tonic water balances light sweetness from the peach liqueur in this tequila laced