Prosecco takes center stage as the "heart of the modern Spritz."

And what are the biggest stars of the Spritz scene? 

 

A classic that never gets old. The combination of prosecco, Aperol, and soda creates an iconic orange drink with a gently bittersweet taste and notes of orange and herbs. The original recipe is 3 parts prosecco, 2 parts Aperol, and 1 part soda, served with ice and an orange slice. But if you mix it in a completely different ratio to your taste, the important thing is that you enjoy it. And if you add a bit of fresh orange juice to your Aperol Spritz, the drink becomes perfection itself.

 

For lovers of fresh citrus flavors, there is the Limoncello Spritz. Sweeter, lemon-flavored limoncello combined with prosecco and soda creates a summer explosion of refreshing flavors. It pairs well with a slice of lemon and a sprig of mint or thyme.

 

Hugo is a gentle, floral spritz made with elderflower liqueur (most commonly St-Germain, but in the Czech Republic often Rudolf Jelínek’s elderflower liqueur), prosecco, soda, lime, and mint. Originally a regional specialty from South Tyrol, it is now one of the biggest hits in European bars. Hugo is light, aromatic, and perfectly refreshing.

 

The new star of summer 2025! Sarti Spritz scores with fruity character and notes of blood orange, mango, and passion fruit. The combination of prosecco, Sarti Rosa liqueur, and soda creates a pink, modern, and distinctly fruity drink that is rapidly gaining fans, especially among the younger generation.

 

Arancello, an orange liqueur, gives the spritz an intense citrus flavor and striking color. Combined with prosecco, soda, and optionally a bit of bitters, it creates a sweeter and fruitier alternative to the classic Aperol Spritz. It shines with a slice of orange or blood orange.

 

Mandarinello is a lesser-known but interesting mandarin liqueur. Mandarinello Spritz stands out with its aromatic, sweetly bitter taste and freshness. Simply mix mandarinello, prosecco, and soda, garnish with mint and a twist of orange or mandarin. The result is an original summer drink that will delight citrus lovers — and you usually won’t stop at just one.

 

Campari Spritz is a refreshing cocktail, and although the Campari brand is over 50 years older than Aperol, the spritz with its iconic bitter became its sharper and more aromatic competitor much later. It consists of prosecco, Campari, and soda in the same ratio as the classic spritz.

 

There is much more to write about Spritz, so I’ll leave some for next time.

 

Autor: Foggy