7 Spritz Cocktail Serves For a Sweet Summer
There are few cocktails that are more refreshing than the light, gentle fizz of a summer Spritz. And as cocktail drinkers continue to look for simple home serves at the bar — the Spritz category looks set to sparkle in 2022.
Inspired by the classic Italian refreshment — the modern Spritz has evolved into a versatile serve that comes in many flavours and varieties.
Nowadays, it’s not unusual to see a bitter liqueur swapped for a sweet one, a still wine swapped for sparkling, or the addition of extra ingredients.
Including them as part of your offering is easy — we’ve pulled together 7 Spritz recipes that make a refreshing addition to your cocktail menu.
1. Pimms Royale
Joyous passion fruit, laced with strawberry and fizzy ginger — the Pimm’s Royale is a classic summer punch that’s perfect for sharing.
Made from scratch:
- 100ml Pimm’s
- 100ml FUNKIN COCKTAILS Passion Fruit Purée
- 25ml FUNKIN COCKTAILS Sugar Cane Syrup
- 5 strawberries
- Top with ginger beer
Quicker serving:
- 100ml Pimm’s
- 300ml FUNKIN COCKTAILS Passion Fruit Martini Mixer
- 5 strawberries
- Top with ginger beer
Method:
Build in a carafe over ice and serve with wine glasses (serves 2-3 portions).
2. Honey Blossom Fizz
Characterised by its sweet overtones and citrusy undertones — the Honey Blossom Fizz combines honey, passion fruit and citrus with soda water.
Made from scratch:
- 50ml Jack Daniel’s Honey
- 25ml FUNKIN COCKTAILS Passion Fruit Purée
- 15ml FUNKIN COCKTAILS Grenadine Syrup
- 25ml FUNKIN COCKTAILS Pure Pour Lime
- Top with soda water
Quicker serving:
- 50ml Jack Daniel’s Honey
- 50ml FUNKIN COCKTAILS Passion Fruit Martini
- 50ml FUNKIN COCKTAILS Strawberry Woo Woo
- Top with soda water
Method:
Mix ingredients in a highball glass and top with soda water. Serve garnished with edible flowers or citrus.
3. Aperol Hiball
A beautifully balanced fusion of sweet passion fruit, bitter lemon and Aperol, topped with a splash of prosecco. The Aperol Hiball is a tropical twist on an Aperol Spritz.
Made from scratch:
- 15ml Passion Fruit Liqueur
- 35ml Aperol
- 15ml FUNKIN COCKTAILS Passion Fruit Syrup
- 25ml FUNKIN COCKTAILS Pure Pour Lemon
- Top with prosecco
Quicker serving:
- 15ml Passion Fruit Liqueur
- 35ml Aperol
- 75ml FUNKIN COCKTAILS Passion Fruit Martini Mixer
- Top with prosecco
Method:
Mix ingredients in a highball glass and top with sparkling wine or prosecco. Garnish with orange zest oils.
4. Chica Chew Fizz
Vibrant in colour and in flavour — the Chica Chew Fizz is a playful combination of bubblegum and citrus lemon topped with refreshing soda water.
Made from scratch:
- 25ml Vodka
- 25ml Blue Curacao
- 25ml FUNKIN COCKTAILS Bubblegum Syrup
- 25ml FUNKIN COCKTAILS Pure Pour Lime
- Top with soda water
Quicker serving:
- 25ml Vodka
- 25ml Blue Curacao
- 25ml FUNKIN COCKTAILS Bubblegum Syrup
- 100ml FUNKIN COCKTAILS Margarita Mixer
- Top with soda water
Method:
Build and stir. Serve garnished with a cloud of candy floss.
5. Poshest Bellini
A peachy body, laced with aromatic Seville oranges, sharpened with Calvados and topped with prosecco. This isn’t a posh Bellini — it’s the Poshest.
Made from scratch:
- 25ml FUNKIN COCKTAILS Peach Purée
- 25ml Calvados
- 15ml FUNKIN COCKTAILS Oleo Saccharum Syrup
- Top with prosecco
Method:
Build and stir. Serve garnished with study citrusy herbs (e.g. lemon thyme).
6. Ruby Spritz
An uplifting blend of rhubarb sherbet, cranberry, lime and soda water — the Ruby Spritz contains a balanced burst of flavours for a super refreshing cocktail.
Made from scratch:
- 25ml Funkin Rhubarb Syrup
- 35ml Cranberry Juice
- 25ml FUNKIN COCKTAILS Pure Pour Lime
- Top with soda water
Quicker serving:
- 25ml Funkin Rhubarb Syrup
- 100ml FUNKIN COCKTAILS Margarita Mixer
- Top with soda water
Method:
Build and stir. Serve garnished with rhubarb or edible paint.
7. Primavera Spritz
Delicate notes of Elderflower mixed with the sweetness of strawberry and topped with soda water. The Primavera Spritz is a deliciously simple summer refresher.
Made from scratch:
- 25ml St. Germain Liqueur
- 25ml FUNKIN COCKTAILS Strawberry Purée
- Top with soda water
Quicker serving:
- 25ml Funkin Rhubarb Syrup
- 50ml FUNKIN COCKTAILS Strawberry Daiquiri Mixer
- Top with soda water
Method:
Build and stir in a flute glass. Garnish with lemon zest.
Why not spruce up your cocktail menu with a spritz or two?
