Here’s the very best vodka spritzer, refreshing and perfect for parties! It’s beautiful, full of fruity flavor and easy to whip up.
Some days call for a classic cocktail, others for a funky and unique craft cocktail. Yet some others call for…a down home party drink. There’s no shame, and this one is 100% delicious. Try this bubbly and fruity Vodka Spritzer! These photos make it look like it could be overly sweet, but it’s anything but. It’s just sweet enough with a subtle berry flavor: tangy, refreshing and sparkling all at once. That’s cranberry juice that makes the brilliant red color, but it’s 100% juice so it’s tart and crisp instead of saccharine. It makes for the most satisfying party drink that you won’t want to end.
What’s in a vodka spritzer?
First of all: what’s a spritzer? A spritzer usually refers to a wine spritzer, a drink made with wine and soda water that originated in Austria. Diluting wine with water started back in the 19th century, as a way to make bubbly wine. The name comes from the German word “spritzen,” meaning “to spray.” You can make a spritzer with any type of wine: try our white wine spritzer, red wine spritzer or rosé spritzer.
Turns out, you can also make a spritzer with vodka! A vodka spritzer is a mixed drink that combines vodka, soda water, and other juices or fruits. It’s a fairly loose concept, so there are many ways to make this drink. You can make it with almost any fruit or juice you like! Here’s what’s in vodka spritzer recipe:
- Vodka
- Soda water (or carbonated water: not tonic water, which is sweetened)
- Cranberry juice
- Simple syrup
- Strawberries
- Lemon
How to serve it!
When you serve the drink, just add 3 ounces (6 tablespoons) of the drink mixture to a glass and top it off with soda water. You don’t have to measure in this case: just top off the glass! Garnish with fruit from the marinade, fresh mint sprigs, and lots of ice. We like to top it off with fancy straws because…why not?
How to Make a Vodka Spritzer
FAQ
What is considered a spritzer?
What’s the difference between a spritz and a spritzer?
How much alcohol is in a spritzer?
What is white wine and soda water called?
What is a vodka Spritzer?
A vodka spritzer is an alcoholic beverage made by mixing vodka, club soda, and some form of flavoring. Likely inspired by the popular wine spritzer, the vodka spritzer gets its name from the German verb spritzen, which means to splash or squirt. By consuming a drink that is watered down in a sense, people can moderate their consumption of alcohol.
How do you make a vodka Spritzer?
Make a party-sized batch. Adjust the proportions of a basic Vodka Spritzer recipe to make a crowd-friendly batch. Add the vodka, fruit juice, and frozen fruit to a punch bowl or pitcher and stir to combine. Ladle or pour the vodka base into ice-filled glasses and top with soda or sparkling water just before serving.
What is a spritzer drink?
However, the general definition is that a spritzer is basically a mixed drink consisting of wine and some kind of carbonation, usually club soda or sparkling water, served very cold. Now with any other classic recipe or cocktail, there are going to be several spinoffs and varieties.
What ingredients are in a vodka Spritzer?
Vodka spritzer ingredients include vodka, sparkling water, fresh fruit juice and herbs such as rosemary and mint. Fruit. This recipe includes variations for grapefruit, blood orange and pomegranate, but you can use your favorite! Herbs. Rosemary and mint were muddled into these spritzers and used as a garnish.