Sips & Synopsis

• This Weeks Makings

• Trivia Question

• Drink of the Week - Hugo Spritz

• Why the Spritz Works

• Bonus Cocktails

• Mocktail Moment - Elderflower Citrus Spritz

This Weeks Makings.

There’s a moment when the season shifts.

The air feels lighter. The days stretch a little longer. And suddenly, you don’t want something heavy. You want something bright. Effervescent. Easy.

This is where the spritz comes in.

Not just a drink, but a feeling. Light, social, and meant to be enjoyed slowly.

In this issue:

• What actually makes a spritz a spritz

• Why these drinks feel different from cocktails

• A Drink of the Week that signals spring has arrived

• Bonus spritz variations to explore

• A zero proof version that holds its own

Trivia Question❓

Where did the spritz originate?

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

Hugo Spritz

Floral, fresh, and a perfect welcome to spring.

Ingredients
3 oz prosecco
2 oz elderflower liqueur
1 oz chilled soda water
Fresh mint leaves
Lime wheel

Directions

1. Fill a large wine glass with ice.

2. Add prosecco, elderflower liqueur, and soda water.

3. Stir gently to combine.

4. Add mint leaves and a lime wheel for garnish.

Why this drink matters

The Hugo Spritz is lighter and more floral than its orange counterpart. It leans into freshness and aroma, making it feel like the first true drink of spring.

Why the Spritz Works

The spritz looks simple. And it is.

But that simplicity is exactly the point.

A spritz is built, not shaken. It relies on balance instead of technique. Wine or aperitif for flavor, sparkling water for lift, and often something floral or bitter to create structure.

The magic is in the ratio.

Think of it as a loose formula:

• 3 parts sparkling wine or base

• 2 parts aperitif or liqueur

• 1 part soda

This balance creates something refreshing without being diluted, flavorful without being heavy.

Spritzes also shift the way we drink. They’re not meant to be rushed. They’re designed for conversation, for afternoons that turn into evenings, for a second round that feels just as good as the first.

If you want to elevate your spritz at home, a few details make all the difference:

• Large wine glasses for aroma and presentation

• Tru Sparkling water variety pack

• Dried citrus for garnish variety pack

The spritz is less about precision and more about rhythm.

Bonus Cocktails

Aperol Spritz

The modern classic.

Ingredients
3 oz prosecco
2 oz Aperol
1 oz soda water

Directions
Add all ingredients to a wine glass filled with ice. Stir gently. Garnish with an orange slice.

Why it works
Bitterness, sweetness, and citrus come together in a perfectly balanced, easy drinking cocktail.

Campari Spritz

A bolder, more bitter version.

Ingredients
3 oz prosecco
2 oz Campari
1 oz soda water

Directions
Add all ingredients to a wine glass filled with ice. Stir gently. Garnish with an orange peel.

Why it works
Campari adds depth and intensity for those who prefer a less sweet profile.

White Wine Spritz

Simple and endlessly customizable.

Ingredients
3 oz dry white wine
2 oz soda water
0.5 oz fresh lemon juice

Directions
Add all ingredients to a wine glass filled with ice. Stir gently. Garnish with lemon.

Why it works
Light, crisp, and adaptable to whatever wine you have on hand.

Mocktail or Zero Proof Option

Elderflower Citrus Spritz

All the elegance, none of the alcohol.

Ingredients
2 oz elderflower syrup
1 oz fresh lemon juice
3 oz sparkling water

Directions

Add all ingredients to a wine glass filled with ice. Stir gently and garnish with mint and lemon.