Talk about the easiest and most refreshing summer beverage – this White Wine Spritzer is my new go-to for lazy days by the pool or easy drinks when we entertain!
Generally, the term spritzer refers to a beverage that mixes liquor or wine with seltzer, carbonated water, or sparkling wine.
How to Make a White Wine Spritzer
I love this recipe because it could not be more simple. Combine the bottle of white wine and sparkling water and serve over crushed ice with as many lemon slices as you want and plenty of mint.
A few things to keep in mind when youre whipping these up for your next soiree.
1: any white wine will work for the most part! Use whatever you have on hand and dont worry if its an inexpensive bottle – its all going to be delish. I am living for a Sancerre at the moment.
2: make sure the wine is chilled and same goes for the sparkling water.
3: load it up with plenty of lemons! And other type of fruit would be great too. If you have some cherries laying around, add them! Peaches, why not! Any summer fruit would be an excellent addition to this White White Spritzer.
Why I Love This Recipe
I love a spritz whether its a Paloma Spritz, a Mandarin Spritz, or a Classic Aperol Spritz. Theres not a ton to say about this classic and easy summer recipe. There are only 2 main ingredients in a White Wine Spritzer… white wine and sparkling water. I like to load mine up with plenty of lemon and mint to make it feel a tiny bit fancy but thats it!
- White Wine – any white wine will work but stay away from an Oaky Chardonnay. Its too buttery for this recipe in my opinion!
- Sparking Water – the key to making a spritz
- Lemon Slices – I love using lemon and mint but you could also make an orange, blackberry, or strawberry white wine spritzer
- Mint – do not skip on the mint it makes this drink so refreshing
How to Make a Wine Spritzer
FAQ
What constitutes a spritzer?
What’s the difference between a spritzer and a spritzer?
What are the ingredients of a spritzer?
What’s the difference between a seltzer and a spritzer?
What is a spritzer made of?
First off: What is a Spritzer? Generally speaking, a spritzer is a chilled drink that’s usually made with white wine and carbonated/fizzy water, like soda water. You can use white, red or rose wine to make a spritzer, so it really depends what type of wine you like.
How to make a wine spritzer?
Same with red and rosé spritzers – choose a red wine or rosé wine that you like for a spritzer. When it comes to how much wine and how much soda water to use, the good thing about spritzers is that you can vary them to suit your tastes. However, we recommend starting with a 3:1 pour of 1 part soda or water for every 3 parts of wine.
What is a white wine spritzer?
Enter, the white wine spritzer: a super-cold blend of crisp, fruity white wine, sparkling water, and a little fruit for fun. It’s one of the easiest cocktail recipes that’s guaranteed to cool things down, keep folks hydrated, but keep the party going strong! If there’s a big summer cookout in the works, add this drink to the menu!
When should you use a wine spritzer?
A wine spritzer is perfect when you have a bottle of white, red, or rosé wine on hand, and the temperature outside is balmy. The ice and soda turn what could potentially be too heavy a drink for summer into a refreshing cocktail that is not only cooling but also lower in alcohol strength.