‘A sure-fire summer hit’: 10 refreshing alternatives to Aperol spritz

Aperitivo hour just got an update. From floral to fruity to alcohol-free, these expert-picked spritzes are made for summer

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Sundowners, aperitivo, golden hour: whatever your preferred term, using early summer evenings to relax and socialise presents a welcome chance to unwind – even if you’ve only been working on your tan. And aperitivo hour would be nothing without a perfectly chilled spritz in hand.

Aperol spritz – the much-Instagrammed vibrant concoction of bitter Aperol with prosecco and soda over ice with a slice – has had us Britons in a chokehold for several summers now. But there’s more to spritzing than our distinctive orange-hued friend, says Alessandro Botta, founder of Aperitivo Club: “At Aperitivo Club we don’t see the spritz as a trend, but as a timeless tradition that encourages people to slow down, savour the moment and enjoy it together.”