Drinks Cocktails 13 Spritzes You Can Make in Minutes 'Tis the season for bubbles, aperitifs, and outdoor entertaining. By Oset Babür-Winter Oset Babür-Winter Title: Senior Drinks Editor, Food & WineLocation: New York CityExperience: Oset Babür-Winter has completed the Wine and Spirits Education Trust's (WSET) Level 3 Award in wines and was previously the magazine's associate culture editor, where she edited Obsessions. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 18, 2023 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Lucy Simon As someone who spent much of her life in New England, I can personally attest that there are few feelings better than enjoying that first spritz at the end of the long, gloomy tunnel of winter. Maybe it's that Aperol Spritz ordered on a Thursday happy hour, or maybe you're finally heading on vacation to a warmer locale and you're about to be knee deep in Suze, Cappelletti, Cynar, and other aperitifs that lend themselves to spritz-making. While nothing beats ordering a spritz al fresco (bonus points if you find a bar that brings out some nuts or potato chips to snack on alongside your drink), spritzes tend to be incredibly easy to make at home. Most don't require the use of a cocktail shaker, and call for three or four versatile ingredients that you can later enjoy on the rocks, in more complex cocktails, or even in your baking. Read on for 13 spritzes you can make in minutes. 01 of 13 Aperol Fizz Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Lucy Simon Meet the perfect marriage of an egg cream and an Aperol spritz. Get the recipe 02 of 13 Cappelletti Spritz Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Lucy Simon If you find Aperol too sweet, Cappelletti might be your new favorite aperitif. Get the recipe 03 of 13 Sirene Spritz Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Lucy Simon This elderflower liqueur spritz is perfect for a garden party. Get the recipe 04 of 13 Yuzu Amaro Spritz Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Lucy Simon This citrus-forward, herbaceous spritz comes together in minutes. Get the recipe 05 of 13 Milady's Spritz Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Lucy Simon The Milady's Spritz is a testament to the bubbly powers of Lambrusco. Get the recipe 06 of 13 Contratto Spritz Photo by Antonis Achilleos / Food Styling by Ruth Blackburn / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen This spritz from The Elysian Bar in New Orleans is an ideal aperitif, boasting sweet tangerine, herbal sage, and mild licorice flavors. It's slightly bitter and refreshing, just the thing to sip while eating a few light bites at the end of the day. The spritz is garnished with a dehydrated lemon slice — brushing it with simple syrup helps it keep its crispy, sweet texture. Get the recipe 07 of 13 Campari Spritz Photo by Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Ali Ramee / Prop Styling by Christina Daley Campari is the slightly bitter cousin of Aperol, an Italian aperitif known as the star ingredient of the popular Aperol Spritz. Here, we swap out the slightly sweeter Aperol with Campari, and mix in a little blood orange juice, Prosecco, and grapefruit flavored sparkling water for an altogether refreshing cocktail. Make on a hot summer day, sit back, and dream of sitting in a café on the Italian Riviera. Get the recipe 08 of 13 Ruby Red Spritz Victor Protasio This rosy, bittersweet aperitif will prime your appetite. If you want it sweeter, add a dash of simple syrup, or replace the fizzy soda water with a splash of grapefruit soda. Get the recipe 09 of 13 Aperol Schvitz Antonis Achilleos / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Fizzy and refreshing, this spritz is the perfect balance of bitter, tart, and sweet. The Aperol and lime juice balance the sugary Concord grape wine while dry sparkling wine gives it a bubbly finish. Get the recipe 10 of 13 Pineau Spritz The Pineau Spritz is a product of a looming apéro dînatoire and an excess of half-drunk bottles of sweet Pineau des Charentes and dry sparkling wine in the fridge. The combination of lightly fruity Pineau with plenty of citrus and bubbles (plus bitters and honey syrup) makes for a drink worthy of company on even the tightest of timelines. Get the recipe 11 of 13 Cucumber Rose Gin Spritz Victor Protasio A classic combination of gin, lemon, and club soda gets a refreshing twist with cucumber, basil, and black cardamom infused syrup. Dried rose petals add a subtle floral flavor and act as a beautiful garnish. Get the recipe 12 of 13 Earl Grey–Aquavit Spritz Victor Protasio Honey simple syrup is even easier to prepare than standard simple syrup; just vigorously stir together honey and water until well combined. The mellow, floral sweetness of the honey syrup pairs perfectly a touch of lemon in this tea-infused cocktail. Get the recipe 13 of 13 Fraperol Spritz Photo by Antonis Achilleos / Prop Styling by Christina Daley / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall The Aperol Spritz — a simple combination of Aperol, Prosecco, and club soda — is easily one of the most celebrated summer cocktails. This recipe is a frozen twist on the classic, and includes orange liqueur for even more orange flavor. Food & Wine's Justin Chapple originally developed a version of the recipe for Pepe's Wharf in Provincetown, Massachusetts, and streamlined it here so it's easy to make in a home blender. For the best results, allow the Aperol cubes to freeze overnight. Get the recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit