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.
Recipe summary
Flavor: Light, refreshing, citrusy.
Made with three ingredients. White wine, club soda, and lemon or lime slices are all you need.
Serves: 8 drinks
Easy to make for a crowd. Grab a bottle of white wine and some club soda. Lemon and lime slices can be prepared ahead of time and stored until ready to serve.
Great for: Daytime parties, sipping poolside, spring and summer.
You may also like: Tropical Sangria and Strawberry Lemon Sangria
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
- 1 bottle white wine, chilled
- 8 ounces club soda, chilled
- 2 lemon or lime slices
Instructions
- Pour 3 ounces white wine into each glass, then top with 1 ounce of club soda.
- Add citrus slice(s) and optional mint sprigs to each glass. Serve immediately.
Equipment Recommendations
Notes
- Best wine for spritzers: 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.
- Garnishes: 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.
- Keep your spritzers chilled: Freeze grapes to use as ice cubes without watering down your cocktails.
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