Red Wine Spritzer Recipe
Make this refreshing Red Wine Spritzer using just two ingredients in under two minutes. This easy, full-bodied summer cocktail is simple to make and perfect for serving at parties or gatherings (vegan, gluten-free).
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A Quick Look At This Red Wine Spritzer Recipe
- Flavor Profile: Light, bubbly, and refreshing with fruity red wine notes and a crisp sparkling finish.
- Prep Time: 1 minute | Cook Time: 1 minute | Total Time: 2 minutes
- Serves: 1, can be easily scaled up
- Course: Beverage / Cocktail
- Cuisine: Global / Fusion
- Skill Level: Easy
- Diet: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free
- Equipment: Mixing Glass or Pitcher, Stirrer, Wine Glasses
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A few of my girlfriends were over this weekend for a night out. They are not big on hard drinks, but I know that they like to sip on mild alcohol, so I tried this spritzer with red wine, and all of them loved it. This drink is basically red wine diluted with club soda.
It is fruity, sweet, and perfect for serving those who aren’t big on stiff drinks. Try it!
I served it with my Kalamata Olive Tapenade and Black Bean Hummus, and my party was a hit.
About Red Wine Spritzer
Red Wine Spritzer is a refreshing cocktail recipe that combines red wine with club soda. In Spain, it’s called Tinto de Verano and is popularly made during the summer months.
It is the perfect drink to make when you want to enjoy red wine sangria but are short on time. It is also a great way to finish off the leftover bottle of red wine.
I love the fizz that soda adds to the wine, which makes this drink stand out. Add a few orange peels and mint leaves before serving, and have a fancy cocktail ready.
So, try this spritzer next time you want to add a little bubbly twist to your red wine. This is a perfect summer cocktail to serve for summer brunches, house parties, or special occasions. It is also a great low-calorie drink, fitting the bill perfectly if you are on a diet and want to enjoy a good cocktail with less alcohol.
I also love my Tamarind Margarita, Basil Julep, and Mulled Rum. You must try these too.
Ingredients
Red Wine – You can use any red wine to make this easy cocktail recipe. The better your wine is, the better the taste of your spritzer.
Club Soda (Soda Water) adds perfect fizz to the wine and dilutes it to 25 to 50 percent.
Orange Peels and Mint – To garnish the wine spritzer, use some orange peels and mint leaves. They add a refreshing flavor. If not peels, thin, round orange slices, lemon wedges, or tangerine wheels also work well for garnishing.
Lots of ice cubes are required to chill the cocktail.
How To Make A Spritzer With Red Wine
Step 1: Add 5-6 ice cubes to a wine glass.
Step 2: Pour 4 oz (½ cup) red wine into the glass.
Step 3: Top with 4 oz (½ cup) of chilled club soda.
Step 4: Garnish with orange peel (or tangerine wheels, lemon wedges) and mint leaves. Serve immediately.
Note – If making the drink for a crowd, make it in a pitcher.
Red Wine Spritzer FAQs
The wine-to-soda water ratio for this easy red wine spritzer recipe is 1 part wine to 1 part club soda. If you like your spritzer to have more fizz, you can also increase the quantity of soda.
I like to make this red wine cocktail with Merlot. You can use any wine with a pleasant aroma, fruity flavors, and mild tannins, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Noir, or Grenache.
Yes, definitely! However, the ratio will change when using white wine. This version uses 3 parts wine and one part soda, which is in a 3:1 ratio.
You can replace wine with vodka to make a vodka spritzer. You can also use white rum or tequila.
Red wine can also be replaced with rosé wine to make a rosé spritzer.
Variations
Make variations of this refreshing drink by adding lemon juice, flavored simple syrups, or bitters to the recipe. You can replace club soda with ginger ale, Sprite, orange juice, or sparkling water.
You can also add some berries, such as raspberries or blueberries.
If you like a sweeter drink, then add some sugar syrup (simple syrup). You can also use maple syrup for a taste change.
You can add some chopped fresh fruits, such as apples and pears, to give it a Sangria-like feel.
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Red Wine Spritzer Recipe
Ingredients
- 5-6 ice cubes
- 4 ounces chilled red wine (½ cup)
- 4 ounces chilled club soda (½ cup)
- orange peel (as required, for garnish)
- mint leaves (as required, for garnish)
Instructions
- Add ice cubes to a wine glass.
- Pour red wine into the glass.
- Top with chilled club soda.
- Garnish with orange peel and mint leaves. Serve immediately.
This is the simplest cocktail recipe ever. Do try