As the summer solstice approaches and the sunshine hits full blast, there’s no better time to revive the ultimate warm-weather cocktail: the spritz. Light, bubbly, and endlessly customisable, the spritz is reclaiming its rightful spot as the drink of the season.
This summer, two standout brands—Hendrick’s Gin and Discarded Spirits Co.—are bringing a fresh twist to your spritz game, whether you’re hosting in the garden, lounging at the park, or just looking to elevate your at-home happy hour.
Discarded Spirits Co.: Sustainability Never Tasted So Good
Discarded Spirits is a brand on a mission—to reverse needless waste and inspire progress with every pour. Their zero-waste approach to spirits has resulted in some truly unexpected and delicious offerings. Enter: the Grape Skin Spritz and Banana Colada Spritz, both delightfully inventive and packed with purpose.
🍇 Grape Skin Spritz
Crafted with Discarded Grape Skin Vodka, this take on the classic is crisp, effervescent, and eco-conscious.
Ingredients:
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50ml Discarded Grape Skin Vodka
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25ml flat Prosecco syrup
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Top with soda
Method:
Add all ingredients to a wine glass over ice and stir gently.
🍌 Banana Colada Spritz
Think tropical vibes with a conscious twist, thanks to Discarded’s signature Banana Peel Rum.
Ingredients:
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50ml Discarded Banana Peel Rum
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25ml Coconut water
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5–6 pineapple chunks
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50ml Prosecco
Method:
In a shaker, combine rum, coconut water and pineapple. Muddle, then shake hard over ice. Double strain into a wine glass filled with ice and top with Prosecco.
Hendrick’s Gin: A Curious Classic Gets a Spritz Makeover
Whether you’re gin-obsessed or just gin-curious, Hendrick’s Gin brings something wonderfully unique to the spritz scene. With its infusion of cucumber and rose petals alongside 11 botanicals, Hendrick’s delivers refreshing complexity perfect for a sunny sip.
🌿 Hugo Spritz
This floral and herbal combo is your go-to for a fresh, garden-inspired drink.
Ingredients:
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40ml Hendrick’s Original
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10ml Elderflower syrup
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50ml Prosecco
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75ml Soda
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Garnish with cucumber & mint leaves
Method:
Lightly muddle mint in a glass, then add gin and elderflower syrup. Fill with ice, stir, and top with Prosecco and soda. Garnish to taste.
☀️ Summer Time Spritz
Bold, bright, and oh-so-seasonal—this is summer in a glass.
Ingredients:
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50ml Hendrick’s Original
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75ml Fever Tree Raspberry & Rhubarb
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100ml Prosecco
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Garnish with cucumber
Method:
Fill your glass with ice. Add Hendrick’s and Fever Tree Raspberry & Rhubarb, then top with Prosecco. Finish with a cucumber garnish.
All spirits featured—Hendrick’s Original and Discarded Grape Skin Vodka and Banana Peel Rum—are available to order via Amazon, making it easier than ever to bring a taste of summer home.
Looking to feature any of these in your next cocktail roundup or summer drinks guide? Hi-res imagery is available [HERE], and samples can be provided on request (perfect for a weekend tipple!).
Cheers to a spritz-worthy summer.
