The Alcohol-Free Spritz recipe
for your table
Generously fill a large spritz or wine glass with ice.
Pour in the alcohol-free sparkling wine first.
Add the bitter aperitif and top up with soda water.
Stir once and garnish with orange, and for the adventurous, a green olive, as in Venice.
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The story
Premium alcohol-free drinks are the standout beverage trend of the moment: from "zebra striping" between alcoholic and 0.0 options to fully alcohol-free menus at the better restaurants and bars. The aperitivo category led the way. Italian producers launched alcohol-free bitters that come surprisingly close to the classic orange and herbal bitterness, and virtually every prosecco house now has a 0.0 sparkling variant. The result: the alcohol-free spritz is no longer a compromise but a full-fledged order, all year round.
The right glass
Serve the 0.0 spritz in exactly the same glass as the original: a large spritz glass or balloon glass of approximately 49 to 58 cl on a stem. Especially with alcohol-free drinks, a full-fledged presentation is half the work. Nobody wants a small juice glass while the rest of the table raises large glasses. Same glass, same toast, same photo. A large stemmed wine glass works just as well for a spritz; take a look at our wine glasses.
RCR Timeless Spritz Glass 49 cl (6 pieces)
RCR Alkemist Gin Tonic Glass 58 cl (6 pieces)
Both sets together € 89,90.
The right tools
For an Alcohol-Free Spritz, besides the glass, use a bar spoon for stirring, a jigger for precise measuring, large ice cubes and cocktail picks. These are the bar tools we use ourselves; you'll find everything in our bar tools & cocktail sets.
Glass set (our pick 01) + 4 bar tools together € 111,75.
What do you make an Alcohol-Free Spritz with?
For an Alcohol-Free Spritz, you need the right base. On every drink page, you'll find the percentage, how it tastes, which cocktails it pairs with and which glass you need.
Variations & twists
Every 0.0 bitter tastes different: try a few and choose your house style. With alcohol-free elderflower syrup and 0.0 sparkling wine, you can make a Hugo version; with verjus, a gastronomic variation. The olive garnish from Venice works here too - savory flavors keep it grown-up. Looking for more inspiration? Browse more than 100 cocktail recipes.
Serving tip
Taste different 0.0 bitters: they vary considerably in sweetness and herbal character. An extra splash of soda water and an olive make it drier and more authentic. The goal is aperitivo, not lemonade.
Good to know
Which 0.0 bitter aperitif should you choose
Crodino is the best-known and comes closest to the original: Italian, herbal and with a distinct bitter finish. Martini Vibrante is drier and more citrusy, and works well if you want to counteract the sweetness of alcohol-free sparkling wine. Lyre's Italian Spritz comes closest in color, but is considerably sweeter. Whichever you choose, use 6 cl and taste it neat with an ice cube first. Brands differ much more from one another here than regular Aperol, so that one sip beforehand determines whether you add more soda water.
Calories and sugar in the glass
An alcohol-free spritz contains roughly 90 to 130 calories per glass, compared with about 180 for the version with Aperol and prosecco. The difference comes from the alcohol, not the sugar: most 0.0 bitters and alcohol-free sparkling wines actually contain slightly more residual sugar, because sugar has to replace the body lost when the alcohol is removed. If you choose an alcohol-free sparkling wine labeled brut or extra dry, that can quickly save fifteen grams of sugar per bottle. More soda water and slightly less bitter aperitif lowers it further.
Alcohol-free limoncello spritz
Replace the bitter aperitif with 6 cl alcohol-free limoncello or lemon syrup with a splash of fresh lemon juice, and keep the rest of the proportions exactly the same: 9 cl alcohol-free sparkling wine, 3 cl soda water and a glass full of ice. Garnish with a lemon wheel and, optionally, a sprig of mint. This version is sweeter and fresher than the orange spritz and is often more appealing to guests who are not used to bitter flavors. Taste before serving, because alcohol-free limoncello varies greatly in sweetness, and half a centiliter less can already make a difference.
For a group: calculate per bottle
One 75 cl bottle of alcohol-free bubbles makes eight glasses, so count on one bottle per four to five guests if refills are served. Chill the bottles for at least four hours in advance and only fill the glasses with ice when pouring. Do not mix in advance in a pitcher: the fizz will be gone within half an hour, leaving you with sweetened syrup. What does work is a bowl with ice, sliced orange and the bottles within reach, so guests can maintain the proportions themselves.
Frequently asked questions
Which alcohol-free drink is similar to Aperol Spritz?
An alcohol-free bitter aperitif such as Crodino or a 0.0 bitter comes closest to Aperol. Combine 6 cl of it with 9 cl alcohol-free sparkling wine and 3 cl soda and you get the same orange color, the same orange-herbal bitterness and the same aperitivo feeling, only without alcohol.
What is in an alcohol-free Aperol Spritz?
An alcohol-free Aperol Spritz contains five things: 6 cl alcohol-free bitter aperitif, 9 cl alcohol-free sparkling wine, 3 cl soda water, half an orange slice and plenty of ice. The proportions remain exactly the same as the original; only the base is replaced with 0.0 alternatives.
How do you make a 0.0 Aperol Spritz?
Fill a large glass generously with ice, pour in the alcohol-free bubbles first, then add the 0.0 bitter aperitif and top up with soda. Stir once and garnish with orange. Serve in the same large glass as the original; see our aperol spritz glasses.
How do I make an alcohol-free limoncello spritz?
Replace the bitter aperitif with alcohol-free limoncello or a lemon syrup with some fresh lemon, and keep the rest of the build the same: 9 cl alcohol-free bubbles, 3 cl soda, plenty of ice and a lemon slice. Sweeter and fresher than the orange version, with exactly the same ritual.
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