Summer means warm weather, sandals and suntans (or sunburns). Additionally, it means grilling, reading or eating with one hand while holding a thirst-quenching beverage with the other. In order to enjoy all that the sunny season has to offer, a bubbly spritzer cocktail in our hands completes the ideal summer image. Here are a handful of easy spritzer cocktail recipes created by bloggers for you and your summer aesthetic!

Citrus Ginger Spritzer

By Kate Robertson of ‘a thought & a half’

This summer spritzer cocktail is a revamped version of an attempted career in mixology during an all-too-relatable late night in college. Today, Kate, of a thought & a half, brings us a Citrus Ginger Spritzer that has “plenty of ginger zing” and uses fresh ingredients to give it an above par taste. This blogger, podcaster, creative strategist and writer does it all, including making refreshing cocktails for us to enjoy!

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This spritzer cocktail is the perfect combination of sweet and spice! Image: Kate Robertson of a thought & a half
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Citrus Ginger Spritzer

Kate Robertson
This slightly sweet and spicy spritzer is refreshing and fun!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Cocktail
Cuisine American
Servings 2 drinks
Calories 93 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 oz fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 oz vodka
  • 3/4 oz Big O ginger liqueur
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • Ginger ale or club soda to top
  • Mint for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients (sans ginger ale and mint) to a cocktail shaker or mason jar.
  • Shake to combine for 15-20 seconds.
  • Strain over ice into two glasses.
  • Top with club soda or ginger ale. Garnish with fresh mint if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 93kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 44mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 32IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword cocktail
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Watermelon Spritzer

By Anne Wolfe of Anne Wolfe Postic

Anne, of Anne Wolfe Postic, wrote this recipe to fuel a relaxing day at the beach. Luckily, she shares the recipe with us so we can do the exact same! This Responsible Watermelon Spritzer includes the taste of summer — watermelon — to channel sunny afternoons wherever you are. If you’re like Ann and have kids to look after, sunscreen to apply and lunch to prepare, this spritzer cocktail gives you something to look forward to once all your daily duties are done, which is why she calls it a “responsible spritzer” as you prep it early, but you drink it later. Enjoy the afternoon reading or people watching with this spritzer cocktail in hand.

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For the gal who does everything, this spritzer is a refreshing reward. Image: Anne Wolfe of Anne Wolfe Postic
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Responsible Watermelon Spritzer

Anne Wolfe
This juicy watermelon spritzer provides the perfect alcoholic punch.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Cocktail
Cuisine American
Servings 1 serving
Calories 48 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup of watermelon
  • 1 serving of vodka
  • Prosecco
  • sparkling water
  • Other fruit of your choice i.e. blueberries, strawberries, oranges, etc.

Instructions
 

  • Cut up watermelon into cubes, and place a few into a large cup. The rest can be saved for a snack later!
  • Pour in one serving of vodka over the watermelon to soak it and place in the freezer for 2-4 hours.
  • After a few hours, add in additional fruit, a splash or more of Prosecco, and top off with seltzer water.

Notes

The ratio of ingredients can easily be customized to your personal preference!
Why is this called a "responsible" drink? Be sure to read Anne's entire post to get to the bottom of that!

Nutrition

Calories: 48kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 865IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword Responsible, Spritzer, watermelon
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Bourbon Prosecco Spritzer

By Cynthia Hoyt of Darling Down South

Pop open a bottle of bubbly Prosecco for this “simple and fragrant” spritzer. Cynthia, of Darling Down South, brings us a “crowd favorite” cocktail that uses orange, sage and sugar. The bold bourbon combines with light Prosecco to create a perfect balance in this summer spritzer cocktail. In addition, the orange, sage and sugar flavors infuse the Bourbon Prosecco Spritzer cocktail with a sweet flavor that fits any summer party mood!

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Bubbly meets bourbon with this thirst quencher. Image: Cynthia Hoyt of Darling Down South
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Bourbon Prosecco Spritzer

Cynthia Hoyt
This simple and fragrant spritzer utilizes orange and sage.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Cocktail
Cuisine American
Servings 1 drink
Calories 562 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 ounces of high-quality bourbon
  • 3 ounces of Prosecco
  • 3 ounces of fresh-squeezed orange juice
  • 1/2 ounce of sage simple syrup ingredients listed below
  • 4 ice cubes
  • Sage leaves and edible flowers for garnish

Simple syrup

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 5 sage stalks

Instructions
 

Simple syrup

  • In a saucepan, dissolve sugar and water together over medium-high heat to make syrup. Once dissolved, remove from heat and put 5 stalks of sage in the pan, let steep for 30 minutes.

Cocktail

  • In a cocktail shaker, add one ice cube, bourbon, orange juice and simple syrup to it.
  • With a cocktail stirrer, give the concoction a thorough stir so that all ingredients are well-combined.
  • Slowly add your Prosecco and give a gentle stir to combine.
  • Put remaining 3 ice cubes in a cocktail glass, and pour mixture into glass.
  • Garnish with a sage leaf and edible flowers.
  • Serve cold.

Nutrition

Calories: 562kcalCarbohydrates: 119gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 20mgPotassium: 174mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 118gVitamin A: 170IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword bourbon, Prosecco, Spritzer
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Slather on the sunscreen, grab some pals and mix any of these spritzer cocktails to add some refreshing and bubbly sips to your summer!

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Author: Abigail Shipps
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Abigail Shipps

Abigail is an Atlanta native who is eager to travel and get to know a city through its food. When she's not finishing an essay for her English class, you can catch her on a trail run, window shopping, or munching on some fish tacos.