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A wine spritzer is a refreshing combination of white or red wine and sparkling soda. They're a great way to cut calories, reduce your alcohol consumption, or just conserve your wine supply at parties. Wine spritzers are especially appreciated during those hot summer afternoons. Best of all, whether you want to make a classic white wine spritzer, a red wine spritzer, or a tasty fruity wine spritzer, you can whip up the cocktail in a hurry.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (237 ml) white wine
- ½ cup (118 ml) club soda
- Lime slice
- Ice
- 1 cup (237 ml) red wine
- ½ cub (118 ml) club soda
- Fresh raspberries
- Ice
- 4 ounces (118 ml) dry wine of your choice
- 2 ounces (59 ml) club soda
- ½ ounce (15 ml) fruit juice of your choice, such as cranberry, orange, or pomegranate
- Lemon or lime wedges
Steps
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Chill the wine thoroughly. You want your spritzer to be cold, so it’s important to start with white wine that’s extremely chilled. Place it in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours or the freezer for 1 to 2 hours to ensure that it’s cold enough before you make the cocktail. [1] X Research source
- You’ll know that the wine is cold enough when it frosts the glass that you pour it into.
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Pour the wine into a glass and top with club soda. When the white wine is properly chilled, add 1 cup (237 ml) of it to a serving glass. Add ½ cup (118 ml) of cold club soda or sparkling water to top off the glass. [2] X Research source- White wine spritzers are typically served in wine glasses.
- You can substitute lemon lime soda or ginger ale for the club soda if you prefer a sweeter spritzer.
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Garnish the spritzer with a slice of lime. After you’ve mixed the wine and club soda, cut a slice off a fresh lime. Stick the slice on the side of the glass and serve the spritzer while it’s still chilled. [3] X Research source
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Fill a glass with ice. For red wine spritzers, it’s best to use a Collins glass or another large tumbler. Add enough ice to the glass to fill it approximately halfway. [4] X Research source
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Pour the wine over the ice and top with the club soda. With the ice in the glass, add 1 cup (237 ml) of red wine. Next, fill the remaining glass with ½ cub (118 ml) of club soda. Use a long spoon or straw to gently stir the wine and soda together. [5] X Research source
- If you want your red wine spritzer to be a little sweeter, you can also mix in a little simple syrup .
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Float some raspberries in the spritzer and serve. Once the wine and club soda are mixed, drop a few raspberries into the glass as a garnish. Serve the spritzer while it’s still cold. [6] X Research source
- Using frozen raspberries for the garnish can help keep your spritzer cold.
- You can use fresh mint leaves as a garnish for the spritzer if you prefer.
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Fill a glass with ice. Choose your glass for the spritzer based on what type of wine you’re using. Wine glasses work best for white wine spritzers, while tumblers work best for red wine spritzers. Add enough ice to fill the glass halfway.
- You can also use a rose wine if you can’t choose between white and red.
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Add the wine, club soda, and juice. Pour 4 ounces (118 ml) of the dry wine of your choice, 2 ounces (59 ml) of club soda, and ½ ounce (15 ml) of the fruit juice of your choice over the ice. Use a cocktail spoon to gently mix the ingredients together.
- You can use any juice that you like, but orange, cranberry, apple, pineapple, and pomegranate are tasty options.
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Squeeze the citrus wedge into the glass and stir again. To add a little more flavor to the spritzer, add the juice from a lemon or lime wedge to the mixture by squeezing it over the glass. Stir the spritzer with the spoon again to make sure all of the flavors are combined.
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Garnish with another citrus wedge and serve. Once the spritzer is mixed, add a fresh lemon or lime wedge to the side of the glass as a garnish. Drink the spritzer while it’s still cold.
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Expert Q&A
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QuestionHow do I quickly chill the wine bottle?Yasmin Rosales is a Bartending Expert based in South Florida. She is the Founder, CEO, and Lead Bartender at Stir it Up Mobile Bar, a mobile bar serving all of South, Florida. Since its founding in 2020, Stir It Up has become a highly respected name in the local event and mobile bartending industry, and prides itself in delivering excellence and an unmatched experience as a preferred luxury bar service. Yasmin has 18 years in the event and hospitality industry, and has made it her mission to infuse joy and a touch of sophistication into every event. In addition to Stir it Up, she owns several satellite bars, a refurbished horse trailer bar named “Glory” and manages a team of bartenders who love the industry as much as she does. She recieved an AS from Broward College in Crime Scene Technology.Start by filling a large container with ice cubes and cold water. Then, submerge the wine bottle completely in the icy water. Swirl the bottle occasionally to ensure even cooling in your wine bottle. Doing this quickly chills your wine bottle in about 10 to 15 minutes without waiting for a few hours when using a refrigerator.
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QuestionCan you use tonic water for the spritzers?Community AnswerYou can use tonic water in your spritzer, but be aware that it will add more sweetness to the cocktail than club soda will.
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QuestionCan I use lemonade in a spritzer?Community AnswerYes. Lemonade will take away the bitterness of the wine, but still retain its sweetness.
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Tips
- If you decide to use lemon lime soda or ginger ale in your spritzer, don’t use a diet version. Artificial sweeteners can overwhelm the flavors in the wine.Thanks
- You can mix a splash of your favorite liqueur or bitters, such as orange or lemon bitters, can help add more flavor to your spritzer.Thanks
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Warnings
- Please be sure to obey your local laws for drinking.Thanks
- Please drink responsibly and never drink and drive.Thanks
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Things You'll Need
Classic White Wine Spritzer
- Wine glass
Red Wine Spritzer
- Collins glass
- Cocktail spoon
Fruity Wine Spritzer
- Wine or Collins glass
- Cocktail spoon
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References
- ↑ http://www.foodandwine.com/blogs/how-long-it-really-takes-chill-bottle-wine
- ↑ https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/white-wine-spritzer-recipe-2178892
- ↑ https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/white-wine-spritzer-recipe-2178892
- ↑ http://www.jennifermeyering.com/red-wine-spritzer/
- ↑ http://www.jennifermeyering.com/red-wine-spritzer/
- ↑ http://www.jennifermeyering.com/red-wine-spritzer/
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To make a wine spritzer, start by mixing 1 cup of white wine and 1/2 cup of club soda in a glass. Then, garnish your drink with a slice of lime. If you'd prefer a red wine spritzer, first fill a glass halfway with ice. Then, add 1 cup of red wine and 1/2 cup of club soda to the glass. Finally, and a few fresh strawberries to your drink and enjoy. To learn how to make a fruity wine spritzer, scroll down!
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