Friday Fun with Seltzers: Two Refreshing Cocktails to Kick Off the Weekend

It’s finally Friday — time to unwind with something fun and refreshing! If you're a fan of light, bubbly drinks that aren’t too heavy, seltzers are the perfect base for a cocktail that’s both delicious and easy to enjoy. This week, I’ve been loving two standout drinks that combine fresh flavors and the fizzy magic of seltzer.

First up, we have the Blood Orange Breeze, a cocktail that brings together the bold, citrusy flavor of blood orange vodka, cranberry juice, and blood orange cranberry seltzer. It’s vibrant, tangy, and feels like the perfect drink to sip on as you start your weekend.

Then, for something a little more floral and subtly sweet, there's the Elderflower Sparkle. This one combines vodka and elderflower liqueur with elderflower starlight seltzer for a light, refreshing sip. But here's the fun twist — I tried it with a splash of blueberry juice and a touch of simple syrup, and let me tell you, I really enjoyed this version as well! The added sweetness and berry flavor really take it to the next level.

Both cocktails are incredibly easy to make and offer a perfect balance of flavor and fizz. Whether you’re craving something citrusy and bright or floral and sweet, these drinks are sure to set the tone for a relaxing (or lively) weekend ahead.

So grab your seltzers, we got the below variety pack at BJ's Wholesale, and get ready to kick off Friday night with these two fabulous cocktails. Cheers!

Blood Orange Breeze

• Start with a highball glass full of ice

• 3oz Effen Blood Orange Vodka

• 1.5oz Cranberry Juice

• Top with Polar Blood Orange Cranberry Seltzer

• Stir & enjoy!

Elderflower Sparkle

• Start with a highball glass full of ice

• 3oz Vodka

• 0.5oz Elderflower Liqueur

  • Optionally, add 0.25oz Blueberry Juice and 0.25oz Simple Syrup, to balance out the floral notes.

• Top with Polar Elderflower Starlight Seltzer

• Stir & enjoy!