When the weather is hot, no cocktail is more refreshing than a wine spritzer. Made with fruity white wine and club soda, it's both a simple option for guests at a party and an easy single drink for one after a long day. While this wine spritzer recipe yields one beverage, it's very simple to scale up. Ready in mere minutes, enjoying a delicious cocktail doesn't get any easier than this!
Things You'll Need
3 oz. fruity white wine, chilled
1 oz. club soda, chilled
1 fresh citrus wedge
Ice
1 or 2 leaves fresh mint (optional)
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1. Gather the ingredients
There's no need to get fancy with this simple spring/summer drink. Any fruity wine with citrus notes will work. You might like to try something sweet but not cloying. A New Zealand sauvignon blanc or a riesling is a safe bet.
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You can choose any type of citrus fruit for this recipe, such as a lemon, lime, or orange. Read the label on your wine bottle to see if the wine you're using has specific citrus notes, or give it a taste and see what you detect.
2. Combine the ingredients
In a large glass, combine the wine, club soda, ice, and citrus along with 1 to 2 leaves of fresh mint if desired. Serve immediately.
Tip
To scale up this recipe, use the ratio of 3 parts wine to 1 part club soda and combine the ingredients in a large pitcher filled with ice.
