Bright orange, bittersweet and refreshing: the spritz is the aperitif of the warm season. And it works just as well without alcohol — all you need is a good alcohol-free aperitivo, an alcohol-free sparkling wine and a splash of soda. Here is the classic recipe, three variations and our product tips.
The classic recipe: 3-2-1
For one glass: 90 ml alcohol-free sparkling wine, 60 ml alcohol-free aperitivo, 30 ml soda water, plenty of ice cubes and a slice of orange.
How to: Fill a large wine glass with ice and add the orange slice. Pour in the sparkling wine first, then the aperitivo — this way it mixes by itself — and top up with soda. Stir gently once. Optionally garnish with a sprig of rosemary for an extra aromatic note.
The right aperitivo
The aperitivo determines the character: bitter orange and gentian give the typical bittersweet taste.
Jsotta Aperitivo Senza · CHF 14.90
Bitter orange, gentian and rhubarb in the Piedmont aperitivo tradition — the producer itself recommends it for the 3-2-1 spritz.
Giselle Zéro Apéritif · CHF 17.90
French-style aperitif with gentian, bitter orange and herbs — a little more herbal, also excellent with tonic.
The right sparkling wine
A dry, fresh sparkling wine balances the sweetness of the aperitivo. Browse all alcohol-free sparkling wines or start with these two:
Studio Italiano Spumante 0.0 · CHF 9.90
Italian spumante with fine perlage, green apple and white blossom — pleasantly dry, made for aperitivo.
Leitz Eins-Zwei-Zero Sparkling Riesling · CHF 12.90
Fresh and juicy Riesling with crunchy apple and well-integrated acidity.
Three variations
Pomegranate spritz: 60 ml aperitivo, 90 ml sparkling wine, 30 ml pomegranate juice, a splash of soda. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and an orange slice — fruity, slightly tart and a deep red colour.
Tea spritz: Replace the sparkling wine with a floral sparkling tea such as NINO Lily — elderflower and white blossoms make the spritz lighter and more fragrant.
Ready to drink: No time to mix? Lyre's Italian Spritz and Siegfried Wonderspritz come already sparkling and balanced — just pour over ice and add an orange slice.
NINO Lily · CHF 19.95
Swiss sparkling tea with elderflower, white blossoms and citrus — dry and without added sugar.
Lyre's Italian Spritz · CHF 24.90
Ready-to-drink spritz with bittersweet orange and fine bubbles.
Siegfried Wonderspritz · CHF 21.90
Pre-carbonated aperitif with bitter orange and herbs — serve chilled over ice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ratio for an alcohol-free spritz?
The classic is 3-2-1: three parts alcohol-free sparkling wine, two parts alcohol-free aperitivo, one part soda water — for example 90, 60 and 30 ml.
Which sparkling wine is best for a spritz?
A dry, fresh alcohol-free sparkling wine, ideally in the style of a prosecco or spumante, as it balances the sweetness of the aperitivo.
Is there a ready-made alcohol-free spritz?
Yes — for example Lyre's Italian Spritz or Siegfried Wonderspritz. Simply serve chilled over ice with an orange slice.
Discover all alcohol-free aperitifs and spirits and alcohol-free sparkling wines at Alcfree.ch. Cheers!
Prices as of November 2026.
