Build the perfect summer spritz, from elderflower to limoncello
The spritz has become a dominant drink of the summer. Linked by simple ingredients, it can be enjoyed everywhere from back gardens to pub terraces; the wonderful thing about a spritz is that it can be tailored to your drink preferences.
Link something dry? Go for a Fino Sherry Spritz.
Like something sweet? The Berry Spritz could be for you.
Simply choose your base – be that a fortified wine or a liqueur – add some sparkle with Prosecco, tonic or soda and finish with plenty of ice, a slice of lemon or lime and a sprig of mint and you have a refreshing summer serve.
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The perfect summer spritz
The Hugo Spritz – Fiorente Elderflower Liqueur
Deliciously refreshing, the Hugo Spritz was created in northern Italy as a sweeter alternative to the popular Aperol or Campari version. With less sugar than many alternatives, Fiorente Elderflower Liqueur uses wild Piemontese elderflowers, creating the perfect base for a refreshing summer serve. £23.50
Berry Spritz – Jean-Luc Pasquet Marie Framboise
Fresh and fruity, the Jean-Luc Pasquet Marie Framboise is made with fresh raspberries, grape juice and fortified with grape-based eaux-de-vie. It’s ideal as an aperitif over ice, but also makes the perfect Berry Spritz when combined with sparkling wine and soda. We recommend a sprig of mint. £24.50
Sherry Spritz – Valdespino Fino Innocente
For those looking for a drier alternative, the Sherry Spritz can be deliciously crisp and cooling when you choose a good fino sherry as the base. This fino from Valdespino uses grapes grown in one single vineyard for a full-bodied expression that shines through a tonic or soda on a summer’s day. £22.50
Limoncello Spritz – Terra di Limoni Limoncello di Amalfi
Transport yourself to the Amalfi Coast with a limoncello spritz. We love this infusion of Sfusato lemon peels, hand-produced by Terra de Limoni, topped with Prosecco and soda for a sweet-yet-tart summer drink. £20.50
