# Mediterranean-Style RTD Spritzes Freixenet Solare Spritz Has a Light, Crisp, Sun-Soaked Taste By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-08-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freixenet-solare-spritz References: [rtdmagazine](https://rtdmagazine.com/blogs/rtd-cocktail-news/freixenet-reimagines-rtd-spritz-aisle)  Freixenet is venturing into the ready-to-drink category with Freixenet Solare Spritz, a light, crisp and refreshing choice that recognizes a shift toward relaxed, lower-ABV daytime occasions, particularly from younger drinkers. Like a sun-soaked Mediterranean afternoon captured in a can, Freixenet Solare Spritz is bright and vibrant, thanks to all-natural Spanish lemon and clementine flavors blended with an infusion of rosemary and thyme for balance and complexity. "American drinking habits have fundamentally shifted, and today's consumers are looking for elevated options that fit seamlessly into their everyday lifestyles," said Lindsey Willey, Vice President of Marketing at Freixenet Mionetto USA. "With Freixenet Solare Spritz, we are creating a new flavor category that sets itself apart from the oversaturated RTD category." Not just another spritz with a familiar flavor profile, this release delivers an authentic taste of the Mediterranean with all of the ease of a hard seltzer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.3/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 90% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mediterranean-inspired Rtds:** Regional flavor storytelling is creating room for canned cocktails that feel more transportive and premium than standard hard seltzers. - **Low-abv Daytime Drinking:** Younger consumers’ preference for lighter social occasions is expanding demand for refined beverages that balance moderation with flavor complexity. - **Botanical Citrus Blends:** Herbal and fruit-forward profiles are differentiating RTD offerings through more layered taste experiences tied to freshness and sophistication. ### Where This Applies - **Alcoholic Beverages:** Premium ready-to-drink formats are reshaping competition as legacy wine and sparkling brands move into convenient canned cocktails. - **Convenience Retail:** Portable lower-ABV drinks with elevated branding are broadening impulse purchase potential across stores serving casual outdoor and daytime occasions. - **Hospitality:** Bar and event operators are gaining new packaged beverage options that align with spritz culture, lighter consumption, and warm-weather socializing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Juicy Whisky Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crown-royal-x-juicy-couture.md) - [RTD Spritiz Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chandon-spritz-collection.md) - [Vitamin-Enriched Canned Spritzes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traces-vita-spritz.md) - [Canned Reduced-Sugar Nectars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jumex-reduced.md) - [Spritz-Inspired Energy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celsius-spritz-vibe-summer.md) - [Zero-Proof Functional Spritzes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-proof-functional-spritzes.md) - [Spritz-Style RTD Gin Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darnleys-elderflower-gin-spritz.md) - [Citrus-Forward Spritz Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Stock-Spirits-Group.md) - [White Bitter Aperitivo Debutes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitter-bianco.md)