When it’s this hot out, you don’t want fussy cocktails that take lots of prep. Spritzes are our go-to for light, refreshing drinks to serve alongside fresh summer foods. The basic recipe is Demitri’s Organic Margarita Mix (sub the 38-Calorie Mix for a lower calorie option) + sparkling wine + citrus, but you can get creative with your combos! One of our favorite host hacks is to set up a spritz bar. It looks super fancy, but it couldn’t be easier: Just slice up a few citrus options, uncork some wine, add extra fizzy additions, and voila!
Take these three recipes for a spin, and be sure to snap a pic and tag us @DemitrisBloodyMary.
1: Poolside Spritz
This is the ideal beverage for hot summer days spent relaxing by the pool (or cooling off in the AC!). Demitri’s Margarita Mix adds citrusy balance for an ultra-refreshing bev.
Ingredients:
1.5 ounces mezcal
1.5 ounces Demitri’s Margarita Mix
3 ounces prosecco
Lime, cut into a wheel
Directions:
Combine mezcal and Demitri’s Margarita Mix in a tumbler filled with ice. Top with prosecco and garnish with a lime wheel.
2: Spritz Crush
How about a nice glass of something bubbly while you’re hanging outside, maybe even snacking on a grazing board? Count us in! If you haven’t tried vinho verde (“green wine” in Portuguese), it’s slightly tart, crisp, and fizzy but not overpoweringly bubbly—the perfect choice for a light spritz.
Ingredients:
2 ounces dry white wine, like Sauv Blanc, or something fizzy, like vinho verde
1 ounce Demitri’s Margarita Mix
1 ounce soda water
Lemon twist for garnish
Directions:
In a mixing glass, combine white wine, Demitri’s Margarita Mix, and soda water. Gently stir to chill and strain into a coupe or wine glass. Garnish with a generous lemon twist.
3: Golden Fizz
Golden hour, meet the Golden Fizz. Sip on it as the sun goes down for the perfect bold evening beverage!
Ingredients:
1 ounce Demitri’s Margarita Mix
1.5 ounces bourbon
1-2 ounces sparkling wine, like prosecco
Dash of Scrappy’s Aromatic Bitters
Brandied cherry for garnish
Directions:
In a mixing glass, stir Demitri’s Margarita Mix, bourbon, and bitters over ice until chilled. Strain into a tumbler or coupe, top with prosecco, and garnish with a brandied cherry. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
Use these recipes as a starting point, but don’t be afraid to mix it up. Half the fun of making cocktails at home is getting creative with it. Cheers to spritzes all summer long!
