As the temperatures rise, there’s nothing quite like a glass of bubbly to quench your thirst and add some sparkle to your summer. And what better way to do so than with Cava, Spain’s iconic sparkling wine? With its crisp acidity and subtle nuances, Cava is the perfect base for a refreshing summer drink. From fruity twists on classic cocktails to innovative fusions of flavors and herbs, we’ve got 17 delicious Cava recipes that are sure to keep you cool and refreshed all season long.
Cava Sangria with Citrus and Berries
Elevate your gathering game with this refreshing twist on traditional sangria, featuring Cava’s crisp acidity and a burst of citrusy freshness.
Ingredients:
– 1 bottle of Cava (Spanish sparkling wine)
– 1 cup mixed citrus juice (orange, lemon, lime)
– 1/2 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1/4 cup orange liqueur (e.g. Grand Marnier or Cointreau)
– Sliced oranges and lemons for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine citrus juice, sugar, and orange liqueur. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
2. Add the mixed berries to the pitcher.
3. Pour in the Cava, leaving about 1 inch at the top.
4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
5. Serve chilled, garnished with sliced oranges and lemons.
Cooking Time: None! This sangria is best served cold, straight from the refrigerator.
Peach and Raspberry Cava Spritz
Elevate your brunch game with this refreshing summer drink that combines the sweetness of peaches and raspberries with the crispness of cava.
Ingredients:
– 1 bottle of cava (white or sparkling wine)
– 1/2 cup peach puree
– 1/4 cup fresh raspberry puree
– 1 tablespoon honey
– Splash of lemon juice
– Ice cubes
– Fresh raspberries and sliced peaches for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine cava, peach puree, and raspberry puree.
2. Add honey and stir until dissolved.
3. Squeeze in a splash of lemon juice.
4. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
5. Fill glasses with ice and pour the Peach and Raspberry Cava Spritz over the ice.
6. Garnish with fresh raspberries and sliced peaches.
Cooking Time: None required! Just chill and serve.
Cava Mojito with Fresh Mint
Cava Mojito with Fresh Mint
A refreshing twist on the classic mojito, this recipe combines the crispness of cava with the brightness of fresh mint.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz cava
– 1 oz white rum
– 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
– 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
– 1 tablespoon sugar
– Club soda
Instructions:
1. In a cocktail shaker, gently press the mint leaves with a muddler or the back of a spoon to release the oils and flavors.
2. Add cava, rum, lime juice, and sugar to the shaker. Fill with ice.
3. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with ice.
5. Top with club soda and garnish with additional mint leaves.
Cooking Time: None (ready in minutes!)
Sparkling Cava and Strawberry Punch
Sparkling Cava and Strawberry Punch Recipe
Elevate your gathering with this refreshing and bubbly punch perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients:
– 1 bottle of Sparkling Cava (750ml)
– 2 cups of fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
– 1 cup of pineapple juice
– 1 cup of orange juice
– 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
– Ice cubes
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher or jug, combine the sliced strawberries and granulated sugar. Let it sit for about 30 minutes to allow the strawberries to release their sweetness.
2. Add the pineapple juice and orange juice to the pitcher. Stir well to combine.
3. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
4. Just before serving, pour the Sparkling Cava into the pitcher and stir gently to combine.
5. Fill glasses with ice and top off with the Sparkling Strawberry Punch. Garnish with additional sliced strawberries, if desired.
Cooking Time: 1 hour (includes chilling time)
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Cava Mimosa with Orange and Pomegranate
Elevate your brunch game with this refreshing twist on the classic mimosa. The combination of cava, orange juice, and pomegranate syrup creates a delightful and fruity flavor profile that’s sure to please.
Ingredients:
– 1 bottle of cava
– 2 cups of freshly squeezed orange juice
– 1/4 cup of pomegranate syrup
– Orange slices and fresh pomegranate seeds for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a champagne flute with ice.
2. Pour in 2-3 oz of cava, depending on your desired level of bubbly-ness.
3. Add 1/2 cup of orange juice to the flute.
4. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of pomegranate syrup into the flute.
5. Stir gently to combine.
6. Garnish with an orange slice and a sprinkle of fresh pomegranate seeds.
Cooking Time: None! This drink is ready in minutes.
Lavender and Honey Cava Cocktail
Escape to a whimsical world with this soothing Lavender and Honey Cava cocktail, perfect for warm evenings or as a unique twist on a classic drink.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz Cava (Spanish sparkling wine)
– 1/2 oz lavender syrup (see note)
– 1/2 oz honey syrup (equal parts honey and water, dissolved)
– 1/4 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
– Splash of soda water
– Fresh lavender buds or edible flowers for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add Cava, lavender syrup, honey syrup, and lemon juice.
3. Shake gently for about 10-15 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with ice.
5. Top with soda water and garnish with fresh lavender buds or edible flowers.
Cooking Time: None
Note: To make lavender syrup, steep 1/4 cup dried lavender buds in 1 cup boiling water for 10-15 minutes. Strain and mix with an equal amount of sugar to dissolve. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Cava Bellini with White Peach Purée
Elevate your cocktail game with this refreshing twist on the classic Bellini, featuring Cava and sweet white peach purée.
Ingredients:
– 1 bottle of Cava (Spanish sparkling wine)
– 2 cups of fresh white peaches, pureed
– 1 cup of Prosecco or champagne
– 1 tablespoon of sugar (optional)
– Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. Chill the Cava and Prosecco in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
2. In a large pitcher, combine the white peach purée and sugar (if using). Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
3. Fill glasses with ice and pour approximately 1/4 cup of the peach mixture into each glass.
4. Top each glass off with Cava, leaving about 1 inch at the top.
5. Pour a small amount of Prosecco or champagne over the back of a spoon to create a layered effect.
6. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.
Cooking Time: None
Sparkling Cava Lemonade with Thyme
Elevate your summer gatherings with this refreshing twist on classic lemonade, featuring the effervescence of cava and the subtle nuance of thyme.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 4 cups water
– 1/4 cup cava (Spanish sparkling wine)
– 1/4 cup fresh thyme leaves
– Ice cubes
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine lemon juice and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
2. Add water to the pitcher and stir well.
3. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
4. Just before serving, stir in cava and thyme leaves.
5. Serve chilled, garnished with additional thyme leaves if desired.
Cooking Time: None, as this is a non-cooked beverage recipe.
Enjoy your Sparkling Cava Lemonade with Thyme!
Cava Rosé with Frozen Watermelon Cubes
Elevate your outdoor gatherings with this refreshing and fruity twist on the classic Spanish sparkling wine, Cava. Pair it with sweet and tangy frozen watermelon cubes for a delightful flavor combination.
Ingredients:
– 1 bottle of Cava Rosé
– 2 cups of cubed seedless watermelon (frozen)
– Ice cubes
– Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. Chill the Cava in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
2. Scoop out the frozen watermelon cubes and place them in a glass filled with ice.
3. Pour the chilled Cava Rosé over the watermelon cubes, leaving about an inch of space at the top.
4. Stir gently to combine.
5. Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Cooking Time: None needed! This recipe is quick and easy to prepare.
Blackberry and Basil Cava Fizz
Elevate your cocktail game with this refreshing twist on the classic cava fizz, featuring sweet blackberries and fragrant basil.
Ingredients:
– 1 bottle of cava (Spanish sparkling wine)
– 1 cup fresh blackberries
– 1/4 cup simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, chopped
– Lemon twist or slice, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Muddle the blackberries and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker to release their juice and flavor.
2. Add the chopped basil leaves to the shaker and muddle gently to combine.
3. Pour the cava into the shaker and stir well.
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with ice.
5. Garnish with a lemon twist or slice, if desired.
Cooking Time: 5 minutes (preparing ingredients) + serving time
Sparkling Cava and Elderflower Spritz
Elevate your summer gatherings with this refreshing Sparkling Cava and Elderflower Spritz, perfect for hot days and warm nights.
Ingredients:
– 1 bottle of Sparkling Cava (750ml)
– 2 cups of elderflower syrup
– 1 cup of fresh lemon-lime soda (such as Sprite or 7-Up)
– Slices of lemon, lime, and orange for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a large pitcher with ice.
2. Pour in the Sparkling Cava and elderflower syrup.
3. Top with lemon-lime soda.
4. Stir gently to combine.
5. Slice lemons, limes, and oranges into thin wedges.
6. Serve immediately over ice in tall glasses.
7. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary or a slice of citrus.
Cooking Time: None! This recipe is ready to serve in just a few minutes.
Cava and Ginger Beer Refresher
Beat the heat with this refreshing drink that combines the crispness of Cava with the spicy kick of ginger beer.
Ingredients:
– 1 cup Cava
– 2 cups ginger beer
– 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
– Ice cubes
– Lime wedges, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
2. Pour in the Cava, leaving about 1 inch at the top.
3. Top with ginger beer and stir gently to combine.
4. Squeeze in the lime juice and stir again.
5. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.
Cooking Time:
– Prep time: 5 minutes
– Total time: 10 minutes
Enjoy your refreshing Cava and Ginger Beer Refresher!
Cucumber and Lime Cava Cooler
Beat the heat with this refreshing twist on a classic cooler! This recipe combines the cooling effects of cucumber and lime with the crispness of cava, perfect for warm weather gatherings.
Ingredients:
• 1 large cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 bottle (750ml) cava or sparkling wine
• Ice cubes
• Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine the sliced cucumber and lime juice.
2. Stir gently to allow the flavors to meld together.
3. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
4. Just before serving, pour the cava over the cucumber mixture and stir gently.
5. Serve chilled, garnished with fresh mint leaves.
Cooking Time: None! This refreshing cooler is ready when you are.
Tropical Cava Punch with Pineapple and Coconut
Elevate your cocktail game with this refreshing tropical punch featuring cava, pineapple, and coconut. Perfect for warm weather gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients:
– 1 bottle of cava (champagne-style sparkling wine)
– 1 cup pineapple juice
– 1/2 cup coconut cream
– 1/4 cup simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– 1/2 cup chopped fresh pineapple
– Edible flowers or toasted coconut flakes for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine cava, pineapple juice, coconut cream, and simple syrup.
2. Stir until well combined and chilled in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
3. Just before serving, stir in chopped fresh pineapple.
4. Pour into glasses filled with ice and garnish with edible flowers or toasted coconut flakes, if desired.
Cooking Time: None! Simply chill and serve.
Cava Margarita with Jalapeño Infusion
Elevate your margarita game with this spicy twist, featuring Cava’s crisp sparkling wine and a hint of jalapeño heat.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz tequila
– 1 oz fresh lime juice
– 1/2 oz triple sec
– 1/2 oz simple syrup
– 1/4 cup Cava sparkling wine
– 1/4 cup jalapeño-infused water (see note)
– Salt, for rimming glass
– Jalapeño slice or wheel, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Rim a rocks glass with salt.
2. In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and simple syrup.
3. Add the jalapeño-infused water and shake vigorously for 10-12 seconds to infuse flavors.
4. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass.
5. Top with Cava sparkling wine.
6. Garnish with a jalapeño slice or wheel.
Cooking Time: None (this is a cocktail, not a cooked dish!)
Blueberry and Mint Cava Sparkler
Elevate your cocktail game with this refreshing summer drink, combining the sweetness of blueberries with the cooling essence of mint.
Ingredients:
– 1 bottle of Prosecco or Cava
– 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
– 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
– 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
– Sparkling water
– Ice cubes
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, muddle the blueberries and mint leaves with a spoon until the berries are crushed and the mixture is well combined.
2. Add the sugar to the pitcher and stir until dissolved.
3. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
4. Just before serving, pour the Prosecco or Cava into the pitcher with the blueberry-mint mixture.
5. Stir gently to combine.
6. Top each glass off with sparkling water and garnish with a few fresh mint leaves and blueberries.
Cooking Time: 30 minutes (chilling time)
Sparkling Cava and Grapefruit Paloma
Elevate your cocktail game with this refreshing twist on the classic Paloma.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz Sparkling Cava (Prosecco or Champagne work well too)
– 1 oz Fresh grapefruit juice
– 1/2 oz Agave syrup (or simple syrup)
– 1/2 oz Tequila
– Salt, for rimming glass
– Lime wheel, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Rim a highball glass with salt.
2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
3. Add grapefruit juice, agave syrup, and tequila to the shaker.
4. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to combine and chill ingredients.
5. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass.
6. Top with Sparkling Cava.
7. Garnish with a lime wheel.
Cooking Time: None! This cocktail is ready in minutes.
Summary
Get ready to beat the heat with these refreshing cava recipes perfect for summer! From fruity sangrias and spritzers, to creamy bellinis and fizzy fizzes, there’s something for everyone. Try making a Cava Sangria with Citrus and Berries, a Peach and Raspberry Cava Spritz, or a Sparkling Cava Lemonade with Thyme. Or, if you’re feeling adventurous, give the Lavender and Honey Cava Cocktail or Blackberry and Basil Cava Fizz a try. Whatever your taste, these 17 recipes are sure to quench your thirst and delight your senses.