Sunshine Spritz

About the Sunshine Spritz

Bright, bubbly, and built for a sunny afternoon, the Sunshine Spritz combines Timber Creek’s Florida Vodka with prosecco, orange juice, and a splash of soda water for a low effort cocktail that leans citrus forward from start to finish. Florida Vodka’s job in a drink like this is to stay clean and get out of the way, letting the orange juice and prosecco carry most of the flavor, and that is exactly what it does. Timber Creek distills this vodka through its grain to glass process on the family farm in Crestview, which gives it a smooth, neutral base without harsh notes that might otherwise clash with the citrus and bubbles layered on top of it. The result is a spritz that tastes clean and refreshing rather than boozy or heavy.

To build it, fill a glass with ice, add the vodka and orange juice, then top with prosecco and a short splash of soda water, stirring gently just once or twice to combine without knocking out too much carbonation. Garnish with an orange slice on the rim for a bright, sunny presentation. This is an easy brunch cocktail, and it pairs naturally with the FoodPairings on this recipe, brunch dishes and avocado toast, since both share the drink’s light, citrus forward character. It also works well as a warm weather patio drink for any daytime gathering where guests want something refreshing rather than heavy, and it scales up easily for a crowd since the ratios stay simple even in larger batches, which is part of why spritz style drinks travel so well from bar service to backyard party.

Because it drinks light and bubbly, it is easy to underestimate how much it adds up over a few rounds. Enjoy it responsibly, and let the flavors, not the volume, be the point.

Bright, bubbly, and built for a sunny afternoon, the Sunshine Spritz combines Timber Creek’s Florida Vodka with prosecco, orange juice, and a splash of soda water for a low effort cocktail that leans citrus forward from start to finish. Florida Vodka’s job in a drink like this is to stay clean and get out of the way, letting the orange juice and prosecco carry most of the flavor, and that is exactly what it does. Timber Creek distills this vodka through its grain to glass process on the family farm in Crestview, which gives it a smooth, neutral base without harsh notes that might otherwise clash with the citrus and bubbles layered on top of it. The result is a spritz that tastes clean and refreshing rather than boozy or heavy.

To build it, fill a glass with ice, add the vodka and orange juice, then top with prosecco and a short splash of soda water, stirring gently just once or twice to combine without knocking out too much carbonation. Garnish with an orange slice on the rim for a bright, sunny presentation. This is an easy brunch cocktail, and it pairs naturally with the FoodPairings on this recipe, brunch dishes and avocado toast, since both share the drink’s light, citrus forward character. It also works well as a warm weather patio drink for any daytime gathering where guests want something refreshing rather than heavy, and it scales up easily for a crowd since the ratios stay simple even in larger batches, which is part of why spritz style drinks travel so well from bar service to backyard party.

Because it drinks light and bubbly, it is easy to underestimate how much it adds up over a few rounds. Enjoy it responsibly, and let the flavors, not the volume, be the point.