Spritz is a refreshing combination of white or red wine and carbonated water. It is a great way to consume fewer calories, reduce alcohol consumption, or simply to conserve your alcohol supply during a party. It is a particularly popular drink on hot summer evenings, especially since, whether it's a classic spritz or a tantalizing fruity version, it can be prepared quite quickly.
Ingrediants
Spritz with White Wine
- 240 ml of white wine
- 120 ml of sparkling water
- A slice of lime
Spritz with Red Wine
- Ice
- 240 ml of red wine
- 120 ml of sparkling water
- Fresh raspberries
Fruity Spritz
- Ice
- 120 ml of dry white wine
- 60 ml of sparkling water
- 15ml fruit juice of your choice (e.g. orange, blueberry or pomegranate)
- 2 wedges of lemon or lime
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Prepare a Classic Spritz with White Wine
Step 1. Put the wine to cool
The spritz must be cold, so it is important that the white wine has been in the refrigerator for a sufficient time. Put it to cool 3 or 4 hours in advance; if you are in a hurry, you can put it in the freezer for 1 or 2 hours to ensure that it is cold enough to make the cocktail.
Wine is cold enough when condensation forms on the outer surface of the glass you pour it into
Step 2. Pour the wine into the glass and add the sparkling water
When you're sure it's cold enough, pour 240ml into a glass of your choice, then add 120ml of sparkling water (or seltzer). The water must also be cold.
- Spritz is traditionally served in a wine glass.
- If you want a sweeter cocktail, you can use ginger ale or a lime or lemon juice flavored soda instead of carbonated water.
Step 3. Decorate the spritz with a lime wedge
After mixing the wine with the carbonated water, cut a lime wedge from a fresh fruit. Use it to garnish the edge of the glass and serve the spritz immediately to be able to enjoy it cold.
Method 2 of 3: Make a Spritz with Red Wine
Step 1. Fill the glass with ice
To prepare a spritz with red wine, it is best to use a Collins model glass or another type of large tumbler. Add enough ice cubes to fill it to about half its capacity.
Step 2. Pour the wine over the ice, then add the sparkling water
After putting the ice cubes in the glass, add 240ml of red wine. Then fill the remaining space with 120ml of sparkling water (or seltzer). Use a long cocktail spoon (stirrer) or straw to mix the two liquid ingredients.
If you want to add a sweet note to the cocktail, you can also add a little sugar syrup
Step 3. Add some raspberries and serve the drink
After mixing it, drop a few raspberries into the glass as a decoration. Serve the spritz immediately to be able to enjoy it very cold.
- To keep the cocktail fresh longer, you can use frozen raspberries.
- You can also add a few fresh mint leaves to give the drink more color, flavor and aroma.
Method 3 of 3: Make a Fruity Spritz
Step 1. Fill the glass with ice
Choose the type of glass based on the variety of wine you have selected. A glass is more suitable for a white wine-based spritz, while a tumbler model is more suitable for drinks that contain red wine. Use a quantity of ice cubes that allows you to fill the glass of your choice up to halfway.
Nothing prevents you from using a rosé wine if you don't know how to decide between the white and red one
Step 2. Add the wine, sparkling water and fruit juice
Pour 120 ml of a dry white wine of your choice, 60 ml of sparkling water (or seltzer) and 15 ml of your favorite fruit juice into the glass. Finally mix briefly with a long cocktail spoon (stirrer) to mix the ingredients.
You can use any variety of fruit juice; orange juice, blueberries, apple, pineapple and pomegranate are the tastiest options
Step 3. Squeeze the citrus wedge into the glass and mix again
To give the cocktail a further aromatic note, add the juice of a lemon or lime wedge by squeezing it over the glass. Stir again with the stirrer or a straw to blend all the flavors.
Step 4. Decorate the glass with a second wedge and serve the drink
After mixing the cocktail well, decorate the rim of the glass with another slice of citrus, then serve it immediately to enjoy it chilled.
Advice
- You can add a splash of a liqueur or bitter of your choice, for example orange or lemon flavored, to add even more flavor to the cocktail.
- If you have decided to use ginger ale or water flavored with lime or lemon juice, it is best to avoid the diet versions, as the taste of artificial sweeteners may overwhelm that of wine.
Warnings
- Always obey the laws of your country regarding the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
- Always drink responsibly and never drive after drinking anything alcoholic.
