It's that time of day. The sun is lower, someone just walked in from the beach, and the only reasonable thing to do is pour a spritz. If you're nodding along, this post is for you.

A good spritz isn't just a drink. It's a moment. The pitcher on the counter, the ice bucket sweating through the afternoon heat, a pretty tray that makes the whole setup feel intentional. We've been thinking about this a lot lately (obviously), so we pulled together everything you actually need for a proper spritz station at home. Starting with the most important part.

Start with the Recipes

Before the ice, before the glasses, you need the drinks. The Cocktail Cabinet: Spritz is 50 recipe cards of the best spritz creations out there — from a classic Americano to a Bicicletta to a Golden Gate spritz. It's $25 and it lives on your bar cart, your kitchen counter, or tucked into a hostess gift bag. I'm obsessed with this one because it makes you feel like you actually know what you're doing.

The Glassware

A spritz deserves a glass worth looking at. We have a few favorites right now depending on your vibe.

The Hand-Painted Bubble Glass Tumbler | Set of 2 ($300) is the kind of glassware that guests ask about the second they pick one up. Hand-painted and textured with a bubble surface, they catch the light in the most beautiful way. I love these for spritzes because the tumbler format feels relaxed and the painting makes them feel special at the same time.

For a more classic look, the Seeded Handmade Wine Glasses | Set of 2 ($42) are handmade with a beautiful seeded texture that makes plain sparkling water look fancy. And the Flower Stemless Wine Glass ($68) is one of my personal favorites — the flower detail on the base is so unexpected and fun, and stemless means it works anywhere, inside or out.

Pitchers Worth Pouring From

A proper spritz setup needs a pitcher. Not just any pitcher — one that looks good sitting on a tray all evening while people help themselves.

The Sea Urchin Pitcher ($348) is a statement piece. The sea urchin texture in white ceramic is sculptural and gorgeous, and it holds enough for the whole group. I reach for this one when I want the drink station to feel like part of the decor.

For something a little more understated, the Glass Hammered Water Pitcher ($78) is classic and beautiful. The hammered texture catches the light, and the natural glass color goes with everything. It's one of those pieces that works for a spritz, lemonade, or just water on a dinner table.

The Ice Bucket Situation

Ice buckets are having a real moment and I am here for it. A good ice bucket does two things: keeps your wine or your ice cold, and makes your entire drink setup look intentional and put-together.

The Rattan Ice Bucket ($207) is woven rattan wrapped around a stainless inner — it keeps things cold and looks like a piece of art on a tray. I love the natural texture against glassware.

And the Handmade Seeded Glass Ice Bucket ($228) is so pretty. Same seeded handmade glass texture as the wine glasses, so they coordinate beautifully as a set. The ice inside is almost decorative through the glass.

Cocktail Napkins (Don't Skip These)

Cocktail napkins are the finishing touch that make a drink station feel complete — and contained!! A little stack next to the glasses pulls everything together. We love the Light Crush Cocktail Napkin Roll ($24) for something simple and pretty, and the Starburst Cocktail Napkins | Set of 4 ($156) for something more special. Both are exactly right for a summer spritz situation.

The Tray That Ties It All Together

Everything lands better on a tray. It corrals the bottles, the ice bucket, the glasses, and the napkins into one styled moment. A few we're loving right now: the Nizam Geranium Round Tray ($195) for a bold floral look, the Blue Acrylic and Rattan Gallery Tray ($358) for something architectural and beautiful, the Lacquer Bamboo Style Tray ($188) for a polished lacquer finish, and the Acrylic Floral Etched Round Tray ($298) for one that genuinely looks like art. And for something cheerful and easy, the Splatter Round Tray ($69) is one of my favorites — great color, great price, and it makes any setup look pulled together instantly.

Now go make the spritz. You've earned it. 🍹