Looking for spritz recipes? Want the best Aperol spritz or Campari spritz? Take a look at the cocktail recipes below and then check out more of our favourite cocktail ideas.

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Best spritz recipes

Spritz

Sip this spritz before a meal – mixing sparkling wine with Campari (any bitter aperitif will do), and soda water.

A red spritz cocktail with an olive on a skewer

Aperol spritz

Whip up this classic Italian aperitif in minutes, then try our clever twists on the spritz for summer drinking. If you love Aperol, you should try our fun Aperol drizzle cake recipe for a summer bake.

Aperol Spritz

Campari spritz

This is an absolute classic. Not as sweet as Aperol, Campari joins sparkling wine, sparkling water and a big wedge of orange in this cocktail, which will have you feeling as though you're sipping pre-dinner drinks in Italy. Discover more ideas with our Campari cocktail recipes.

Campari Spritz Recipe

Bicicletta spritz

A sophisticated take on a classic cocktail, this recipe uses dry white wine (a light Italian variety) in place of the usual prosecco.

Bicicletta spritz

Hugo spritz

A deliciously delicate cocktail, The Hugo calls for elderflower liqueur, sparkling wine, sparkling water and a sprig of fresh mint. An ideal, refreshing sip for the summer months. Fans of elderflower should try our elderflower daiquiri recipe next.

Hugo Spritz Recipe

Venetian spritz

Try this take on the classic Italian spritz, flavoured with Select Aperitivo and sparkling wine. Finish with a green olive for extra sophistication. An easy drink with just three ingredients.

Spritz Venetiano Recipe

Cocchi jasmine tea spritz

Delicate jasmine tea, sweet peach purée and bitter Cocchi Americano vermouth come together and harmonises in this refreshing summery cocktail. Check out more unique tea cocktail recipes.

Cocchi jasmine tea spritz

Non-alcoholic spritz

Try this non-alcoholic spritz from chef Rishim Sachdeva. Floral and citrussy, enjoy with plenty of ice and a grapefruit garnish.

Highball glass filled with ice and grapefruit slice, orange coloured drink

Limoncello spritz

Make your spritz a zesty one with this refreshing idea that combines two of Italy's most famous drinks. You'll need limoncello, sparkling wine, sparkling water and a little fresh thyme for this one.

Limoncello spritz with a thyme sprig garnish

The new spritz

Vermouth has well and truly made a comeback and we love it in this zesty spritz, topped up with white grapefruit juice and prosecco.

Vermouth Spritz Recipe

Italicus spritz

With hints of lavender, rose and ripe citrus, this refreshing floral cocktail, made with prosecco, is a super easy summer party drink.

Italian Prosecco Cocktail Recipe

Christmas spritz

A classic spritz is given a festive makeover: simply mix Aperol, sparkling wine and bitters with ginger beer and garnish with orange, star anise and pomegranate seeds.

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Two wine glasses filled with orange festive-flavoured spritz garnished with orange, star anise and pomegranate seeds

Kombucha spritz mocktail

Three ingredients is all it takes to make this grown-up alcohol-free cocktail, made tangy and sharp with kombucha.

Two glasses of spritz with slices of apple behind

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Hannah GuinnessSenior sub editor and drinks writer

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