Backyard BBQs, beach-day picnics, patio happy hours, and sunset catchups are officially back on the calendar. While we love a great glass of wine on its own, sometimes summer calls for something a little extra.

Enter: the wine spritz.

Refreshing, easy to make, and guaranteed to impress your friends without requiring a cocktail degree, these wine-forward drinks are made for everything from poolside lounging to patio parties. Grab your favorite Bread & Butter bottle and let’s get mixing.

Photo and recipe courtesy of @christinebarraco. 

Tomato Prosecco Spritz: For the Spritz Lover Who Wants Something New

Part savory, part sparkling, and surprisingly refreshing. Fresh tomato brings a garden-fresh twist while Prosecco keeps things light and bubbly. Think farmers market meets happy hour.

Ingredients

Tomato Syrup

1. 1/2 cup water
2. 1/4 cup simple syrup
3. 1-2 handful of tomatoes

Tomato Spritz (1 drink)

1. Ice
2. 3/4 glass Prosecco
3. 1/2 ounce St-Germain
4. 2 tablespoons of tomato syrup (or more depending on your preference)

Directions

For the tomato syrup, combine the water, tomatoes, and 2 tablespoons of sugar (or simple syrup) in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the tomatoes begin to break down, then strain the mixture and let it cool. Fill a glass with ice, add the Prosecco and St-Germain, then top with the tomato syrup and give it a gentle stir.

See the full recipe come to life here.

White Wine Pickle Spritz: Don’t Overthink It. Just Trust Us.

Pickle lovers, this one’s for you. Bright, crisp, tangy, and unexpectedly addictive. The acidity from the pickle brine plays perfectly with a chilled glass of Bread & Butter Sauvignon Blanc, creating the ultimate conversation starter.

Recipe

Ingredients

1. 4 oz Bread & Butter white wine of choice
2. 1 oz pickle brine
3. 2 oz sparkling water
4. Ice
5. Pickle spear for garnish

Directions

1. Fill a glass with ice
2. Add a splash of pickle brine
3. Add fresh lemon or lime juice
4. Pour in your fav white wine
5. Top with sparkling water or club soda
6. Gently stir and garnish with a pickle spear or slice

See the full recipe come to life here.

The Wine Mule: A Backyard BBQ’s BFF

The classic mule gets a wine-country upgrade. Ginger beer brings the spice, wine adds a smooth fruit-forward layer, and the result is ridiculously easy to sip all afternoon.

Recipe

Ingredients

1. 4 oz Bread & Butter Sauvignon Blanc
2. 3 oz ginger beer
3. ½ oz fresh lime juice
4. Ice
5. Lime wheel for garnish

Directions

1. Fill a glass with ice.
2. Add Pinot Noir and lime juice.
3. Top with ginger beer.
4. Stir gently and garnish with a lime wheel.

See the full recipe come to life here.

Bloody Vino: Brunch Just Got an Upgrade

A Bloody Mary’s cooler wine-loving cousin. Savory, vibrant, and packed with flavor, this cocktail was practically made for slow summer mornings and second rounds of brunch.

Recipe

Ingredients

1. 4 oz Bread & Butter Rosé
2. 2 oz tomato juice
3. ½ oz lemon juice
4. Dash of hot sauce
5. Dash of Worcestershire sauce
6. Ice
7. Celery stalk and lemon wedge for garnish

Directions

1. Add tomato juice, lemon juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire to a glass filled with ice.
2. Pour in Rosé and stir gently.
3. Garnish with celery and lemon.

See the full recipe come to life here.

One More Round?

Whether you’re team savory spritz, pickle enthusiast, brunch regular, or simply looking for a new way to enjoy your favorite bottle, these summer sips prove that wine doesn’t have to be complicated to be fun.

After all, a good wine is a wine you like—and sometimes it’s a wine you turn into a spritz.

Tag us in your creations and show us what you’re sipping all summer long. Cheers to sunshine, good company, and not overthinking it.