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The holiday that marks the end of summer is quickly approaching *sad face.* Is it just us, or does the distance between Memorial Day and Labor Day get smaller every year? Instead of crying about it, make the most out of your Labor Day weekend with fizzy spritzers galore. Whether you choose to mix up a vintage Fresca cocktail or a hip La Croix cocktail, bubbles and booze are where it’s at in the summertime.
Our end-of-summer cookouts and all of our family get togethers just aren't complete until we have a delicious drink in hand, and these yummy sips are no exception. Get your unique hot dog toppings ready and keep reading for 22 refreshing spritzers that will keep you cool by the pool all Labor Day.
The Perfect Wine Spritzer
The key to making a delicious wine spritzer that everyone will love is to pick the flavors (and the high-quality wine) that will work together. Award-winning winemaker Charles Smith recommends pairing more natural drinks like La Croix with sweet berries and sweeter tonic waters with dry wines.
Spiced Cranberry Rosé Spritzers
While these drinks are totally making it onto our Thanksgiving menu, you don't have to wait until the holiday season to whip some up. Jam, rosemary, rosé, and ginger beer come together to create a flavor that you won't be able to get enough of.
Sangria Labor Day Spritzer
Sangria is essential for your Labor Day festivities. Try stepping it up a notch with a little bit of fizz from sparkling wine. Muddle raspberries and add sliced citrus to the pitcher for a fresh and fruity vibe.
Pamplemousse La Croix and Lavender Mocktail
This recipe mixes Pamplemousse La Croix with a homemade lavender simple syrup and fresh grapefruit juice to hit the spot when you're gathered with friends (and even when you're not).
Coconut Lemon Spritzer
Staying hydrated is key in the hotter months. This mocktail blends coconut water with lemon juice and lemon soda for a thirst quenching beverage you can’t put down.
Earl Grey Ginger Spritzer
If you need a little caffeine boost and iced coffee isn’t your jam, try a tea spritzer. This one has only two ingredients: Earl Grey tea and ginger beer.
Cucumber Lime Basil Prosecco Spritzer
Give your basic bottle of Prosecco a spa-like boost with fresh basil and cucumber. Stick your Champagne glasses in the freezer for a few minutes before pouring for an even more invigorating experience.
Cherry Sorbet and Rosé Wine Spritzers
Why should you have to choose between sorbet, wine and soda? You shouldn’t, and this drink proves it.
Sparkling Champagne Spritzer with Peaches
Peach Schnapps, white wine and Champagne give this drink a summery and fruity feel. Garnish with sliced peaches and edible flowers to make it truly impressive.
Lemon Blueberry Vodka Spritzer
There’s no need to play bartender all Labor Day weekend. Set out blueberry vodka, honey simple syrup and lemon sparkling water and let everyone make their own drinks to the strength they desire.
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Lime Rosé Spritzer
This cocktail tastes like a girly garden party and we’re not mad at it. It mixes elderflower liqueur with lime juice, rosé and seltzer, meaning it goes down smooth while cooling you off.
Melon Basil White Wine Spritzer
We found what you can do with all of that leftover cantaloupe you have. Puree it with a bit of water and top with basil and white wine. You’re welcome.
Orange Red Wine Spritzer For Labor Day
It seems like once Labor Day comes, we’re all cheering on fall, which means red wine is totally acceptable. With flavors like cinnamon simple syrup and Angostura Bitters, this spritzer is more than enough to get you pumped for the upcoming season.
Peach Raspberry Spritzer
This delicious concoction is so easy to drink that you may have to monitor how many you’re indulging in. The recipe makes eight servings, so you can pour everything into a pitcher and fuhgettaboutit.
Pineapple Mint Spritzer
If you have just five minutes and three ingredients, this pineapple mint spritzer could be yours. Moscato works well as the wine for this drink because of its sweetness, but feel free to use another white wine you have on hand.
Pineapple Rosemary Spritzer
If you feel like having something a little more herby and non-alcoholic, this pineapple rosemary spritz will do the trick. The star of the drink is easily the rosemary simple syrup that pairs perfectly with fresh pineapple juice.
Raspberry Lemonade Spritzers
Using fruit preserves is a great way to add intense fruit flavor to your drinks. Here, raspberry jam is topped with lemon juice and lemon sparkling water, and it’s just as good as it sounds.
Very Berry Spritzer
Frozen berries are great for drinks because they release a ton of juice as they thaw. The only other ingredients to this mocktail are fresh strawberries and lemon-lime soda, so you probably have everything you need to make them right now.
Red Wine Berry Labor Day Spritzer
Red wine can sometimes be a bit heavy for outdoor summer gatherings. Freshen it up by adding berry La Croix and frozen blueberries… And plenty of ice, of course.
Rose Lemon Spritzer
When used with restraint, rose water can transform any drink or dish into something spectacular. If you’re planning on having a girly day by the pool, this is the cocktail you want to have in-hand.
Strawberry Peach Spritzer
Sparkling wine has made the spritzer game WAY easier. The simplest way to do it is to find your favorite flavor and throw in some fresh fruit. That way it enhances the flavor of the wine and you get to eat the fruit at the end.
Blackberry Sage Labor Day Spritzers
Woodsy sage and tart blackberries are the perfect pairings for gin and soda water. It’s simple and the perfect way to usher out summer with a bang.
Watermelon White Wine Spritzer
This super easy cocktail features a tried and true fan favorite - watermelon sparkling juice from Trader Joe's. To create the ultimate spritzer effect, add white wine and a pinch of lime!
Lime Mint Spritzer
Thinking of having a brunch party for Labor Day? You'll need this cool, refreshing drink crafted by Tito's Vodka.
The BEST Hugo Spritz Cocktail
The Hugo Spritz may consist of limes and mint but what sets it apart is the addition of ingredients like elderflower, syrup and Prosecco. Our mouths are watering just thinking about how great this cocktail tastes!
Strawberry Basil Spritzer
Mix 1 oz of Tito's strawberry-infused vodka with 3 oz of whine wine and 3 oz of sparkling water to create this fruit-flavored spritzer. Don't forget to add a few basil leaves to it for an extra boost of flavor!
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This article has been updated.
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