A white wine spritzer is a light and refreshing cocktail that combines your favorite white wine with a hint of bubbly citrus. It's perfect for those warm spring and summer months and easy to make for a crowd.
Spritzers are a classic cocktail and easy to whip up with just two ingredients and a garnish. It's perfect for anyone looking for a lighter drink to sip on poolside or at social events.
The best part is that it's easy to prepare a batch for a crowd since you only need two ingredients (white wine and club soda) to get started. I highly recommend adding lemon and lime slices for a bit of fresh, tart flavor!
White wine spritzers are great for daytime parties, barbecues, or even with weekend brunch. Serve up a batch at your next 4th of July bash!
Ingredients and substitutions
- White wine - Choose a white wine that you enjoy on its own. The white wine you choose serves as the base of the recipe and adds the majority of the flavor.
- Club soda - Use any club soda, mineral water, or sparkling water to make a spritzer.
- Citrus slices - Lemon and lime slices can be substituted with other citrus fruits if desired, like orange or grapefruit. For larger fruits, quarter the slices so that they fit nicely in the cocktail glass. Fresh mint sprigs also make a great addition.
Tips and tricks
Choose a wine you enjoy - This may seem obvious, but choose a white wine that you already enjoy on its own. A spritzer isn't a good recipe for using up that gifted bottle of wine that you don't particularly like. I suggest choosing a wine that's fruity and aromatic.
Chill your ingredients - A white wine is best served very cold, so be sure to chill your wine and club soda before assembly.
Club soda variations - Try adding different flavors of club soda to create a new flavor variation. Choose a flavor like citrus or strawberry that complements the flavor notes in your wine.
Frequently asked questions
A white wine spritzer is made with white wine and club soda or sparkling water. It's perfect for those who enjoy a lighter cocktail.
White wine mixed with a sweetened carbonated beverage, like spite or ginger ale, is called a white wine cooler. Sugary beverages add extra sweetness and heaviness to the wine, while club soda lightens it up. This is all up to personal preference and you're welcome to use any carbonated beverage you prefer.
They're light, fruity, and milder than a regular glass of wine. They're great for any situation where you'd like to drink something lighter, like a hot day by the pool or at a social event.
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📖 Recipe
White Wine Spritzer
Ingredients
- 3 ounces white wine, chilled
- 1 ounce club soda, chilled
- 2 lemon or lime slices
Instructions
- To a wine glass add chilled white wine and top with chilled club soda.
- Top with citrus slices and optional mint sprig. Serve cold.
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Notes
- Choose a white wine that you enjoy. The wine you choose serves as the base of the recipe and adds the most flavor to your cocktail.
- Lemon and lime slices can be substituted with your favorite citrus like orange or grapefruit.
- Variations - Add a flavored club soda like strawberry or lemon-lime.
- Freeze grapes to use as ice cubes without watering down your cocktails.
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