This summer, it’s all about the Spritz: fizzy, photogenic, and built for golden hour. This season, we’re saying ciao to the basic margarita and diving headfirst into the golden hour sparkle of Spritz culture. Spritzes aren’t just drinks—they’re a vibe. They’re the clink of a coupe glass at an after-sunset pre-party, the taste of main character energy, and yes, the unofficial drink of hot girls who soft launch their personality via Instagram Stories.
Here’s what’s in rotation for summer ’25:
Aperol Spritz: The OG It-Girl
The Aperol Spritz is a timeless flex: bold, bitter-sweet, and unmistakably orange, like a golden hour filter in a glass. Born on Italian piazzas and reborn on your feed, it’s the go-to for fashion week afterparties, beach-stained diaries, and every “just one drink” that turns into three. It’s not just a cocktail—it’s a lifestyle. Sip with a side of gossip and gold jewelry.
Recipe
- 90 ml (3 oz) Prosecco
- 60 ml (2 oz) Aperol (or another brand like Campari)
- 30 ml (1 oz) club soda
- Garnish with a slice of orange
Limoncello Spritz: Tart, Hot, and Unbothered
Limoncello is the Italian version of gold made from vodka, lemon peels, water, and sugar. Limoncello Spritz captures that vibrant, zesty, and slightly chaotic energy of summer—bright and refreshing.
Recipe
- 90 ml (3 oz) Prosecco
- 60 ml (2 oz) Limoncello
- 30 ml (1 oz) club soda
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and a few mint leaves
Hugo Spritz: For the Cottagecore Girls
Originating in Northern Italy but reborn on TikTok brunch tables, this elderflower-forward cocktail mixes prosecco, soda water, mint, and lime or lemon, with just enough St-Germain to make you feel vaguely European. The Hugo Spritz is refreshing, floral, and has a bit of an intriguing, mysterious vibe. The perfect drink for summer and that cottagecore vibe.
Recipe
- 90 ml (4 oz) Prosecco
- 30 ml (1 oz) club soda
- 15 ml (1/2 oz) elderflower liqueur (such as St-Germain) or elderflower syrup
- Garnish with a sprig of mint and a lemon or lime wheel
MARTINI (Non-Alcoholic) Vibrante Spritz: For the Sober Slays
Who said you need alcohol to sip something iconic? The Vibrante Spritz is for the glam sober babes, the wellness girlies, the designated drivers who still deserve aesthetic beverages. It’s citrusy, bitter, and surprisingly complex—like if an Aperol Spritz got a sober rebrand and went to therapy.
Recipe
- 75 ml (2.5 oz) MARTINI Vibrante
- 50 ml (1.7 oz) club soda
- 25 ml (0.8 oz) fresh grapefruit juice
- Garnish with a grapefruit slice
So, whether you’re blackout posting from a rooftop or just moodboarding your dream Euro summer, one thing is clear: Spritzes are the drink of the season. They’re light, they’re loud, and they make every moment feel like the main event.
Spritz responsibly—but make it aesthetic.
