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How the spritz serve has evolved in the US in 2026 – Market Intel

Maia Gosselin
Last updated: 26/08/2026 at 6:20 PM
By Maia Gosselin
13 August 2026
12 Min Read

From porches to patios, oversized goblets filled with vibrant shades of orange, blue, pink and green have become fixtures of American drinking.


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Mid-ABV spritzes are growing quickly in the US. Bitter profiles tend to carry higher ABVs, so the shift to mid- and low-ABV is also a move towards more approachable flavoursSpritz consumers in the US tend to skew more urban than the average drinkerThe American spritz is more diluted than the Italian serve (more ice and soda), which may be fuelling the low-ABV association in the USAt-home hosting is a tailwind for the spritz as it is simple to make, looks impressive and is cost-effective for consumers pulling back on going outThe spritz is a natural fit for daypart blurring (brunch, daytime, ou

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Maia Gosselin is an established wine educator, writer, editor and consultant. She is the owner of Sip Wine Education, a business providing private, on-premise, community and corporate wine education. Maia is also the managing editor for trade publication Massachusetts Beverage Business. A long-time beverage alcohol industry veteran, she is known for her laid-back and entertaining approach to education.
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