Create Your Own Spritz Recipe

Chill and prepare glass

Place a wine or large stemmed glass in the freezer for 10 minutes or fill with ice water while you prepare other ingredients to ensure the spritz stays chilled.

Add ice

Fill the chilled glass about two-thirds full with fresh ice (approximately 1 cup).

Add optional bitter or liqueur (choose one)

If using an add-in, pour the chosen bitter or liqueur over the ice: Aperol 1 oz for a classic bright spritz, Campari 1 oz for a more bitter profile, elderflower 1/2 oz for floral notes, or limoncello 1/2 oz for lemon-forward sweetness. Do not combine more than one unless you want a more complex custom flavor.

Pour Schweppes lemonade

Measure and slowly pour 2 oz chilled Schweppes lemonade into the glass over the back of a spoon or down the side to preserve effervescence.

Top with Prosecco

Gently pour 6 oz chilled Prosecco into the glass. Pour slowly to maintain bubbles and avoid overflow. No stirring required; a gentle swirl is fine if the mix needs slight integration.

Choose garnish

Select one complimentary garnish based on your chosen add-in: orange wheel for Aperol/Campari, lemon twist or frozen berries for limoncello or lemonade-forward versions, mint sprig for elderflower, or skewered green olives for a savory contrast.

Prepare garnish

If using an orange wheel, cut a 1/4" slice and make a small slit to sit on the glass rim. For a lemon twist, use a peeler to cut a 2" strip and twist over the drink to release oils. Lightly slap the mint between palms to release aroma. Thread olives onto a short skewer if using.

Finish touches

Optional: add 1 dash Angostura bitters on top for aromatic depth or 0.25 oz simple syrup if you prefer a sweeter spritz. Gently place your chosen garnish on the rim or float it in the drink.

Serve

Serve immediately while sparkling. Recommend a large wine glass and a reusable straw or stirrer. Suggest tasting and adjusting future pours (more or less lemonade, Prosecco, or liqueur) to personal preference.