Summer is already in full swing and the wonderful weather invites us to spend more time outdoors with our loved ones. And while grilling is one of most Germans' favorite hobbies, a delicious and refreshing one completes itrefreshing summer cocktailthe ideal summer picture. Aperol Spritz and other cocktails with Prosecco are classics that everyone now knows. But how about something new for a change? Whether with rosè or white wine, Martini, Schweppes or fresh fruit - sparkling summer spritzers always put you in a good mood and are the perfect refreshment for hot summer days. Treat yourself and your friends and try out some of our ideas for summer spritzer recipes at your next garden party!
For those of you who may be wondering what exactly a summer spritzer is, we have the answer. It is a refreshing drink made from wine and sparkling water that originally comes from Austria. The sparkling cocktails are usually very low in alcohol, making them an excellent drink at any time of day. Although this is the classic and simplest version of the cocktail, a spritzer can be jazzed up in many different ways. Liqueurs and aperitifs enhance the flavor of certain wines, while fresh fruits add a sweet note. Whether on the beach, having brunch with friends or having a barbecue in the evening - a summer spritzer is always a good idea!
Summer spritzer recipe with rosé wine
If you love enjoying a glass of good wine every now and then, then you should try this drink as soon as possible! Simple, quick and yet wonderfully tasty and refreshing – this Rosè summer spritzer lets us really enjoy the wonderful weather!
Ingredients:
- 150 ml rosé wine of your choice
- a handful of fresh strawberries, cut into small pieces
- fresh mint leaves
- 2-3 lemon slices
- Sparkling water or Schweppes
Preparation:
- Place strawberries and lemon slices in a glass and mash lightly with a spoon.
- Add ice cubes, wine and sparkling water.
- Garnish with fresh mint and lemon slices and enjoy!
Recipe for summer spritzer with elderflower syrup and rosé wine
If you haven't tried elderflower syrup yet, summer is the time to change that! Prepared in less than 5 minutes, this summer spritzer recipe is the ultimate drink for spontaneous visits and garden parties! And the best part? With only 200 calories per glass, you can enjoy without any regrets!
Ingredients for 2 glasses:
- 60 ml elderflower syrup
- 240 ml rosé wine after wine, well chilled
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon water
- Sparkling water
- Lemon slices for garnish
Preparation:
- Add rosé wine, elderflower syrup and lemon juice to a large glass and stir well.
- Fill two wine glasses with ice and pour the mixture into them.
- Top up with sparkling water as desired, garnish with lemon slices and your summer spritzer Rose is ready!
Fruity and refreshing – Lillet Wild Berry summer spritzer
If there is a cocktail that embodies the word refreshing, this is it! Easily and quickly mixed, Lillet Wild Berry is the ideal summer spritzer with Schweppes for the warm summer days! Lillet Blank is a mild liqueur from France that consists of 85% wine and 15% citrus liqueur.
Ingredients:
- 50 ml Lillet Blanc
- 100 ml Schweppes Russian Wild Berry
- Ice cubes
- Strawberries or raspberries
Preparation:
- Pour Lillet Blanc into a wine glass and fill with ice cubes.
- Pour in Schweppes, add the berries and stir briefly. Enjoy immediately!
Fruity summer spritzer with berries and tequila
And here comes a summer spritzer recipe with a difference. If you're in the mood for a delicious and light cocktail but somehow don't feel like wine, then try tequila!
Ingredients:
- 60 ml Tequila Silver
- 60 ml sparkling water
- 30 ml freshly squeezed lime juice
- 150 ml Maraschino liqueur
- 150 ml homemade cherry syrup
- 1 tbsp salt for the rim of the glass
- Lime slices and fresh cherries for garnish
- Crushed Ice
Preparation:
- How to make the cherry syrup: Put 220 grams of pitted cherries, 200 grams of sugar and 230 ml of water in a saucepan and let the mixture simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, crush lightly and set aside.
- Moisten the rim of a cocktail glass with the lime wedge and dip in the salt. Fill the glass with crushed ice.
- Add tequila, Maraschino liqueur, cherry syrup, lime juice and ice cubes to a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously.
- Pour into the glass, fill with sparkling water and garnish with lime slices and cherries.
Summer spritzer white wine with strawberries and mint
This refreshing white wine summer spritzer recipe is the perfect drink to beat the summer heat!
Ingredients:
- Ice cubes
- 1 bottle of white wine of your choice
- 300-400 ml sparkling water
- 100 grams fresh strawberries, chopped small
- fresh mint leaves for garnish
Preparation:
- Add ice cubes, strawberries and mint leaves to a large water carafe and whisk well.
- Add white wine and stir briefly again.
- Top up with sparkling water and pour into wine glasses.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries and mint and enjoy!
Or how about a fruity summer spritzer with Riesling and rosemary?
The fresh rosemary sprigs harmonize with the grapefruit in a unique way and give this summer spritzer recipe a refreshing touch. The result is a delicious cocktail that quenches your thirst and pampers your sense of taste at the same time! Don't be afraid to experiment with the ingredients. To have a delicious oneCocktail mit ProseccoFor example, you can replace the Riesling with sparkling wine.
- 4-5 fresh rosemary sprigs
- 350 ml freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- 1 bottle of Riesling, chilled
- 350 ml sparkling water
- 1 tbsp honey (optional if you like it a little sweeter)
- Ice cubes
Preparation:
- Place all ingredients in a large water carafe and mix well.
- Fill cocktail glasses with ice cubes and pour the mixture into them.
- Garnish each with a grapefruit slice and a sprig of rosemary and serve!
Low-calorie summer spritzer ginger ale
Most cocktails contain different syrups and juices and are therefore anything but low in calories. If you are looking after your figure and still want to enjoy a delicious drink every now and then, then this is the perfect recipe for summer spritzer with white wine!
Ingredients and preparation:Add 120 ml of white wine of your choice and 60 ml of ginger ale with some ice in a cocktail glass and your diet-friendly summer spritzer is ready!
Dessert and cocktail in one glass – raspberry summer spritzer
Would you like to eat ice cream or would you rather drink a cocktail? And what if we told you that you can have both at once? Whether for a fun girls' evening or as a little pampering in the afternoon - this fruity summer spritzer with raspberry ice cream is suitable for every occasion!
Ingredients:
- 2 scoops of raspberry ice cream or another fruity ice cream flavor of your choice - we think it would taste just as good with strawberry ice cream.
- 200 ml white wine, semi-dry
- 60 ml ginger ale or sparkling water
- fresh raspberries
Preparation:
- Put 2 scoops of ice cream in a wine glass and pour the white wine over it.
- Then fill the glass with ginger ale and garnish with fresh raspberries.
- To make the summer spritzer nice and creamy, wait until the ice cream has melted a little - about 5 minutes.
The perfect aperitif for warm summer days – summer spritzer with a martini
Welcome summer with this refreshing summer spritzer white wine martini! Although there are many different types of martinis, Extra Dry works best in this recipe. The delicate taste and the slightly fruity, woody note complement the white wine perfectly. The limes and mint give the drink a pleasant, sour note - the perfect summer cocktail!
Ingredients:
- 120 ml Martini Extra Dry
- 160 ml white wine Riesling
- 60 ml sparkling water or Schweppes Tonic
- 2 lime slices
- fresh mint leaves
- Ice cubes
Preparation:
- Fill a chilled wine glass with ice cubes, add the martini and white wine.
- Pour sparkling water into the glass and garnish with lime slices and mint leaves! Voila!
Pure refreshment – non-alcoholic summer spritzer recipe
Let's guess what you serve to your friends who don't drink alcohol at a party. Is it iced tea, cola or just water? When it comes to non-alcoholic drinks, the choice seems rather limited. Well that's about to change, because the following ideas for non-alcoholic summer spritzers taste just as good and refreshing! This fruity summer spritzer with strawberries will be a real hit, we promise!
Ingredients:
- 150 grams fresh strawberries, chopped small
- fresh mint leaves
- 600 ml sparkling water or Schweppes Wild Berry
- 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup, optional
Preparation:
- Place strawberries, mint and honey in a small pot and simmer over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes.
- Remove the strawberry puree from the heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
- Put the mixture in a blender and puree until fine.
- Pour the sparkling water into a large water carafe and add the puree.
- Stir with a spoon and add ice cubes.
- Garnish with mint leaves and enjoy!
Refreshing summer spritzer with coconut water and berries
This non-alcoholic summer spritzer not only impresses us with its wonderful taste, but is also very healthy! Coconut water is particularly rich in many important nutrients and ensures beautiful and radiant skin.
Ingredients:
- a handful of fresh raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, cherries, peaches and pineapple
- fresh mint leaves
- 450 ml Coconut water
- 230 ml sparkling water or Schweppes Tonic
Preparation:
- Place all the fruit in a large water carafe and mash lightly with a fork.
- Add fresh mint and whisk everything well again.
- Add ice cubes, coconut water and sparkling water, mix thoroughly and serve immediately!
