When people think of summer drinks, they immediately think ofrose.
Even when it’s iced.
Add on the high temps and you’ve got quite the recipe for dehydration on your hands.
Jessica Merchant via howsweeteats.com
Instead, I prefer to drink spritzers (sometimes called spritzes).
Even spritzers that use prosecco or champagne as a base can be lightened up by adding seltzer.
Basically, they’re the epitome of easy drinking.
It’s perfectly bitter and sweet at the same time without being overwhelming.
Once you’ve given the Aperol spritz a try, give a couple of these other recipes a shot.
They riff off the original in fresh and exciting ways that’ll keep you interested all summer long.
(There’s even one with rose for those of you who can’t imagine summer without it.)
Aperol-Grapefruit SpritzfromBon Appetit
Start your spritzer adventure with a classic Aperol spritz.
A bit of ginger beer gives the whole thing a nice warmth.
Red Wine Berry SpritzerfromAggie’s Kitchen
Who knewred winecould be so refreshing?
Grapefruit and Rosemary SpritzerfromA Cozy Kitchen
The rosemary syrup in this cocktail is perfectly sweet and herbaceous.
If you don’t feel like drinking booze, try pouring it over bubble water for a scrumptious mocktail.
Grapefruit-Lime SpritzerfromHow Sweet Eats
This one is actually completely alcohol-free.
If you want to make it boozy, we suggest adding white wine or rose.
Skip the vodka if you want to keep it light.
Rose-Aperol SpritzfromBon Appetit
This one’s for all youroseheads out there.
If you’d rather stay away from harder liquors, try topping this one off with white wine instead.
