How to Plan a Let’s Get Spritzed 21st Birthday Party
Whether you’re lounging by the pool or hosting an intimate gathering, an Aperol Spritz-themed 21st birthday is all about fun, flavor, and fabulous vibes. Ready to bring that vision to life? Let’s dive into planning the perfect party with the ‘Let’s Get Spritzed’ theme!
Of course, you don’t need to be 21 to enjoy the Let’s Get Spritzed theme. It would work equally well for any adult age party!
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What is the ‘Let’s Get Spritzed’ Party Theme?
The ‘Let’s Get Spritzed’ party theme revolves around celebrating the iconic Italian cocktail—the Aperol Spritz. Known for its bubbly and refreshing taste, this cocktail blends Aperol, Prosecco, and soda water to create a vibrant, citrusy drink that feels like a glass of sunshine. It’s the perfect beverage for a summer party or any celebration where you want to add a touch of elegance and fun.
The theme captures the lighthearted, sunny spirit of Italy and gives you a chance to throw a party that’s both stylish and laid-back, centered around one of the most Instagrammable cocktails of all time.

Aperol Spritz Birthday Taglines
Set the mood for your party with some clever and playful Aperol Spritz taglines. These phrases add a touch of fun to your invites, decor, or even party favors:
- “Sip Sip Hooray!” – A toast-worthy way to celebrate your big day.
- “Spritz O’Clock” – Perfect for reminding everyone that it’s always time for a Spritz.
- “Let’s Get Spritzed” – A cheeky nod to enjoying cocktails no matter the time of day.
You can use these taglines on your invitations, banners, or even printed on cocktail napkins. They’ll add a memorable, personal touch to your celebration and get your guests in the party mood.
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What’s Included:
- Instructions and links to instructional blog posts and videos
- Buy me a drink round sticker
- Buy me a drink Instagram template
- Custom sign – 8 x 10 “
- Custom sign 16 x 20″
- Custom sign 18 x 24″
- Custom sign 24 x 36″
- Round favor sticker
- Rectangular sticker for mini wine bottle / favor bag
- Scrunchie Tag – US Letter
- Scrunchie Tag – A4
- Water bottle label – US Letter
- Water bottle label – A4
- Lanyard
- Drink or Dare Board Game
- 5 x 7″ Printable Invitation
- Mobile Invitation
- Photo Mat template -US Letter
- Photo Mat template – A4
- Editable tent fold food labels
- Photo Props
Invitation Ideas
Your invitation sets the tone for your Spritz-inspired birthday bash. To make an impression, choose a design that reflects the vibrant orange hue of the Aperol Spritz. Add fun, citrus-themed graphics or illustrations of clinking Spritz glasses.
Our themed Let’s get Spritzed party invitations are instant download Canva templates that you can edit completely for free. The template comes with 2 sizes – 5×7” for printing and a mobile size for sharing with your guests instantly.
Party Decor
Transform your space into a lively, Italian-inspired celebration with bright, bold decor. Think vibrant orange and sunny yellows paired with Mediterranean touches. Set the mood with a Spritz o’clock banner, orange balloons, and citrus themed tablewear like these cute napkins.
Faux lemon and orange arrangements will add that fresh, summery feel, and for a fun twist, scatter citrus themed confetti and Aperol bottle-shaped decor around the space.
The goal is to make your guests feel like they’ve been transported to a chic, sun-soaked Italian terrace! Check out our mood board ideas below, or shop the Amazon List.
Welcome & Table Sign Templates
Welcome your guests in style with custom signage. A beautifully designed welcome sign featuring your chosen tagline (like “Sip Sip Hooray!” or “Spritz O’Clock”) adds an inviting touch right from the entrance. For your tables, create food and drink signs like “Spritz Station” for your cocktail area.
Our Let’s Get Spritzed Welcome sign Canva template comes in 4 sizes from 24 x 36 to 8 x 10, making it perfect to edit for a variety of purposes. Larger signs can be printed online or at your local print shop.
These signs not only keep things organized but also reinforce the spritzy, Italian vibe you’re aiming for.
Printable Photo Props
What’s a party without some Instagram-worthy moments? Printable photo props will help guests capture fun, silly memories.
Great for selfies and photobooths alike, our photo props are available to download instantly, so it’s ideal for a last minute edition to your Aperol Spritz Themed birthday party. Simply print, cut out and you’re ready to go!
Let’s Get Spritzed Attire
Set the dress code to match the vibrant, playful vibe of your party. Encourage guests to wear bold oranges, sunny yellows, or chic whites to mirror the colors of the Aperol Spritz.
Guests could even wear fun cocktail-themed accessories like orange slice earrings or sunglasses. This not only enhances the theme but also makes for some amazing group photos! Check out the outfit ideas below or shop our Let’s Get Spritzed Amazon list.
Let’s Get Spritzed Party Games
To keep the energy high, plan some engaging party games with a Spritz twist. A cocktail-making competition is a must—provide all the ingredients for Aperol Spritz and other cocktails, and let your guests get creative! Award prizes for the best presentation or the most unique twist.
For a playful take on a classic, try “Pin the Slice on the Spritz,” where blindfolded guests attempt to place a paper orange slice on a giant Spritz glass. Or host a Spritz Trivia session with fun facts about the Aperol cocktail and Italy’s famous drinking culture.
Drink or Dare Board Game
If your Aperol Spritz party is an intimate gathering of a few close friends, you may like to include some party games such as our fully customisable drink or dare board game. Fully editable in Canva, you can add your own rules, dare cards and even change the text and colors of the board!
Buy Me A Drink stickers and Instagram Template
Another fun addition to any party is including personalised QR code stickers linking to your Venmo, Paypal or similar so guests can buy you a drink! Also available as an Instagram story template so far flung social media followers can also contribute.
Wondering how to create a payment QR code? Don’t worry, it’s all outlined in our dedicated post, How to create a buy me a drink sticker.
Aperol Spritz themed Food and Drink Ideas
No Aperol Spritz party would be complete without the star of the show—Aperol Spritz cocktails! Set up a Spritz bar where guests can mix their own or serve pre-made pitchers.
Pair this with a menu of light, Italian-inspired nibbles to keep the theme going. Try bruschetta with fresh tomatoes and basil, caprese skewers with mozzarella and cherry tomatoes, and mini tiramisu cups for a sweet finish.
If you want to add a bit more variety, consider serving pizzettes or arancini (stuffed rice balls). These bite-sized treats are perfect for mingling and won’t distract from all the sipping!
Water Bottle Labels
Keep your refreshments on theme with these custom Let’s Get Spritzed editable water bottle labels. Simply edit the text in Canva to personalize for your event, then print and attach to water bottles. Not only great as a party favor or in a hangover kit, but with their theme cohesive colors they will also look great on the table as guests arrive.
Food Labels
Our tent fold food and drink labels are cohesive to the Let’s Get Spritzed theme and fully editable in Canva, making them perfect for your buffet table.
Let’s Get Spritzed Party Favor Ideas
For smaller gatherings, send your guests home with a cute Aperol Spritz Keyring, or even their own personalized Aperol Spritz coaster.
Mini bottles of Aperol or Prosecco make for memorable, on-theme party favors. Use our editable mini wine bottle labels to personalize the bottles while keeping on theme.
Ideal for attaching to favor bags, hangover kits and more, our round favor stickers are optimized to fit Avery print to edge stickers and are compatible to use with the free Avery Design & Print software. For more details on this process, check out our dedicated post How to Customise a sticker using Avery Design & Print.
Custom Lanyards
Give your guests a fun welcome party favor at the beginning of the party with these custom editable Lanyard templates! Edit for free in Canva to personalize for your party, print and insert into vertical lanyard holders like these for a fun start to the festivities.
Scrunchie Tags
These custom Aperol themed editable scrunchie tag templates are perfect and inexpensive party favors. Personalize for each guest, print onto thin cardstock and attach to scrunchies like these to give to guests. Perfect!
Don’t forget: Save Money with the Complete Let’s Get Spritzed Bundle
What’s Included:
- Instructions and links to instructional blog posts and videos
- Buy me a drink round sticker
- Buy me a drink Instagram template
- Custom sign – 8 x 10 “
- Custom sign 16 x 20″
- Custom sign 18 x 24″
- Custom sign 24 x 36″
- Round favor sticker
- Rectangular sticker for mini wine bottle / favor bag
- Scrunchie Tag – US Letter
- Scrunchie Tag – A4
- Water bottle label – US Letter
- Water bottle label – A4
- Lanyard
- Drink or Dare Board Game
- 5 x 7″ Printable Invitation
- Mobile Invitation
- Photo Mat template -US Letter
- Photo Mat template – A4
- Editable tent fold food labels
- Photo Props
Is Let’s Get Spritzed the birthday Party theme for you?
With these Aperol Spritz party ideas, you’re all set to host the most unforgettable 21st birthday bash! The key is to keep things light, fun, and celebratory—just like the cocktail itself. Remember, it’s all about good vibes, good company, and a little Italian flair. So grab your glass, say “Salute!”, and get ready to spritz the night away!
About The Author

Melissa is an Educational Consultant in the UK with over 25 years teaching experience. Through her expertise in creating educational resources for children she opened her Etsy shop, Gin&Gemini, in 2022 and quickly expanded her offering into the party planning niche, offering a range of physical and digital products for children’s parties, family celebrations, holidays and the bachelorette / hen party niche. She lives on a farm with her husband, young daughter and cats.