7 Delicious Takes on the Wine Spritzer Trend

Part wine, part bubbly, the spritzer is the ideal refreshing summer cocktail. Here are seven spritzers to sip through these warm days ahead.

Coppa

Grab a seat on the patio at this South End osteria and sip on the classic Aperol Spritz, with Aperol, prosecco, and club soda. If you are with friends, opt for the pitcher version of this traditional Italian cocktail. 253 Shawmut Ave., 617-391-0902

Basilisk at Temple Bar American Bistro

Sit at this bistro's long copper bar and sip on an aromatic Thai basil and lavender flavored sparkling wine. 1688 Massachusetts Ave., 617-547-5055

Cute But Psycho at Ward 8

Locals flock to this spot in the shadow of the TD Garden regardless if the Celtics and Bruins are in season for delicious cocktails like this Massachusetts-based Bantam cider spiked with Ron Zacapa rum, grapefruit, and lemon. 90 N. Washington St., 617-823-4478

Death in the Afternoon at Area Four

Kendall Square's trendy Area Four updates the Ernest Hemingway-credited cocktail by adding a spritz of prosecco to licorice absinthe. 500 Technology Sq., 617-758-4444

Mezzana Spritz at Bar Mezzana

Foodies are hungering to get reservations at this recently opened South End spot serving up Venetian fare alongside bright cocktails like the house spritzer with bitter Campari, French peach liqueur, and Moscato d’Asti. 360 Harrison Ave., 617-530-1770

Sapore Ristorante and Bar

Head to this newly opened restaurant in the Renaissance Boston Hotel (in the former space as M.C. Spiedo) and sample the Seaport 75, made with Wireworks gin, blood orange, cane syrup and prosecco. 606 Congress St., 617-476-5606

Aperol Spritz at The Salty Pig

The go-to spot for Back Bay residents for homemade pasta and flavorful pizza (both of which travel well for take-out), the bartenders also have a way with their ingredients and this shows in the classic Italian spritz, made with Aperol, sparkling wine, and soda water. 130 Dartmouth St., 617-536-6200