This gin spritz is a simple, three-ingredient cocktail with a refreshing, floral-fruity flavor. The secret? Jam! It adds a unique sweetness and allows you to customize the drink with your favorite flavors. Light, bubbly, and perfect for warm days, this spritz is as easy to make as it is to enjoy.

Looking for more spritz recipes? Try my lemon spritz, Aperol spritz and Hugo spritz!

Gin spritz in a tall glass with charming garnishes.

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Gin Spritz Recipe

This recipe is a take on my classic gin and jam cocktail. After making gin and jam for years, I wanted to switch it up and give it some spritz!

It turned out perfect, and I’ve been serving them up all summer. This gin cocktail is versatile and straightforward to make. Serve them poolside or for a casual garden party.

What Is a Spritz?

A spritz is a refreshing cocktail made with a combination of wine or spirits, seltzer water, and a touch of sweetness. While the classic version features white wine, spritzes can also be crafted with spirits, red wine, rosé, or Champagne, making them a versatile and bubbly drink perfect for any occasion.

Gin, jam and betty buzz lemon lime water.

Gin Spritz Ingredients

Gin: Use a high-quality gin with botanical notes to enhance the flavors of this spritz. The subtle juniper and herbal undertones pair perfectly with the sweetness of the jam and the crisp bubbles.

Jam: This is where you can get creative! Any jam flavor works, so choose your favorite to customize the drink. Strawberry, blackberry, and grape are great options, but feel free to experiment with whatever you have on hand.

Lemon-Lime Sparkling Water or Low-Sugar Soda: This adds the refreshing fizz that makes this spritz so light and bubbly. If you can’t find a lemon-lime combo, either lemon or lime sparkling water works just as well. I used Betty Buzz, but any lightly sweetened or unsweetened citrus sparkling drink will do the trick.

Pouring a cocktail into a large wine glass.

How to Make a Gin Spritz

In a cocktail shaker combine the gin and jam with ice.
Shake for 30 seconds, then strain into a wine glass filled with ice.
And the lemon-lime sparkling water.
Garnish the cocktail with fruit and an edible flower

Recipe Alternatives

Swap the Gin: Not a fan of gin? No problem! Substitute it with vodka for a smooth, refreshing spritz.

Try Different Jams: Change up the flavor by using raspberry, blueberry, or peach jam – each adds a unique twist!

Experiment with Mixers: Use different lemon-lime sodas or sparkling waters to find your favorite combination.

Add a Flavor Boost: A splash of flavored liqueur like lemon or peach can enhance the drink.

Lemon-Lime Soda: Swap it for club soda or tonic water with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Sweeter: Stir in a dash of simple syrup for a touch of extra sweetness.

Gin spritzer with edible flowers and garnishes.

Cocktail Garnishes

The sky is the limit when it comes to garnishes for this cocktail. Get creative and use whatever you have on hand!

Here are a few ideas to get you started:

Fresh fruit like fresh strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries

Edible flowers

Lemon twist, lemon peel or lime peel

Herbs like sprig of fresh thyme, mint or basil

Dehydrated orange peel

When to Serve a Gin Spritz

Light, refreshing, and effortlessly chic, a gin spritz is perfect for warm days and laid-back gatherings. Set up a spritzer bar with different jams and citrus garnishes so guests can mix their own!

Great occasions to serve a gin spritz:

Here are some of our favorite celebrations to serve a gin spritzer:

Beautiful gin spritz in a wine glass with cherries and edible flowers.

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Gin Spritz

This gin spritz recipe is easy and perfect for sipping on a hot day. It has a light floral, fruity flavor and is made with just 3 ingredients! Change the flavor of the jam depending on your preferences. You'll love this simple summer cocktail!

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Course: Cocktail

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 5

Servings: 1 cocktail

Calories: 242kcal

Author: Eden

Ingredients

▢ 2 ounces gin
▢ 2 tbsp jam, blackberry, blueberry, strawberry
▢ 5 ounces lemon lime sparkling water, or low sugar soda

Instructions

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add in the jam and gin.
Shake for 30 seconds.
Strain the drink into a large wine glass filled with ice.
Top with lemon-lime sparkling water.
Garnish with flowers and fresh fruit.

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Notes

If you don’t have gin on hand, or if you’re not a fan of the flavor, you can easily make this recipe with vodka. Just substitute the gin for vodka and you’ll have a delicious spritz that’s just as refreshing.

You could also try different flavors of jam to change the flavor of the drink. raspberry, blueberry, or peach would all be delicious!

Use different lemon-lime drinks to see what you like the best.

Add in a dash of flavored liqueur, like lemon or peach.

If you don’t have lemon-lime soda you can use club soda or tonic water with fresh lemon juice.

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