Refreshing Strawberry White Wine Spritzer Recipe
Summer’s calling for a refreshing treat, and the Strawberry Wine Spritzer is the answer! This simple, delicious recipe combines fresh strawberries, your favorite white wine, and a splash of sparking water.
Strawberry Wine Spritzer
Nothing says summer quite like a refreshing glass of wine. And when the sun’s beating down, I love to jazz up my glass of white wine by mixing a delightful spritzer! The Strawberry White Wine Spritzer is a simple yet sophisticated drink that’s perfect for sipping all summer long. If you like white wine sangria, you’re going to want to try this strawberry white wine cocktail spritzer!
The combo of juicy, fresh strawberries, crisp white wine, and bubbly club soda creates a spritzer that’s both refreshing and delicious. When it comes to the wine, a Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand, is always a popular choice, with its bright acidity and tropical notes perfectly complementing the sweet strawberries.
The 1:3 mix of homemade strawberry puree to white wine is the perfect ratio for the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity in this delicious drink. Simply blend fresh strawberries with a bit of water for a puree that will keep you well-stocked for spritzers throughout the summer season. Finally, a quality club soda adds just the right amount of bubbly fizz. If you prefer a lighter spritzer, fill your glass with about half wine, and top with the sparkling water. It’s a light and refreshing wine cocktail that’s quickly becoming one of my new favorite drinks!
Ingredients for the Strawberry Wine Spritzer
- Fresh Strawberries: Choose ripe, sweet strawberries for the most flavorful puree. Driscoll’s strawberries are a great option.
- White Wine: A crisp, dry white wine is the perfect base for this strawberry spritzer. I recommend Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand, for its bright acidity and tropical fruit notes. Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc is one of my favorite wines. You could also use pinot grigio here.
- Sparkling Water or Club Soda: A splash of soda water adds a refreshing fizz and helps to lighten up the cocktail. I used Topo Chico.
- Fresh Strawberries, Fresh Mint, Edible Flowers: For a burst of color and a subtle hint of herbal aromatic, garnish with fresh strawberry slices, a mint spring, and edible flowers.
How to Make the Strawberry Wine Spritzer
This versatile cocktail recipe comes together in just 5 minutes, and the homemade strawberry puree makes all the difference! Start by filling your favorite wine glass with ice cubes (you can check out my favorite glasses here). For the strawberry puree, simply blend fresh strawberries with water until smooth. Then, add the puree to the glass. Next, pour in chilled Sauvignon Blanc, followed by sparkling water or club soda. Give it a gentle stir to combine all the flavors. Garnish with fresh strawberries, a sprig of mint, or even edible flowers for an extra fun touch!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yes, if fresh strawberries aren’t in season or you just have some frozen ones on hand, they’ll work work for the puree. Just thaw them before blending.
What if I don’t have club soda?
Sparkling water is a great substitute and will still give you that refreshing fizz. You could even try a flavored sparkling water for a fun twist in this strawberry wine cocktail recipe!
Can I use other fruits in this recipe?
Yes, while strawberries are a classic choice, other berries like raspberries or blueberries would also be delicious. You could even experiment with muddled fresh herbs like basil or rosemary for an extra layer of complexity
Can I use sparkling wine instead of still white wine?
While still white wine is recommended for a balanced flavor, you can experiment with sparkling wine like Prosecco or Cava for a more bubbly spritzer. Just be mindful of the overall sweetness level and adjust the amount of strawberry puree accordingly.
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Strawberry Wine Spritzer
Ingredients
- 1 oz strawberry puree
- 1 cup strawberries, for puree
- 1/4 cup water, for puree
- 3 oz white wine
- 1 oz sparkling water or club soda
- Strawberry, for garnish
- Mint, for garnish
- Edible flowers, for garnish
Instructions
Strawberry Puree
- Blend 1 cup strawberries with ¼ cup water. This will make enough for several spritzers.
Strawberry Wine Spritzer
- Fill a wine glass with ice. Add strawberry puree, white wine, sparkling water and stir to combine.
- If desired, garnish with strawberries, mint and edible flowers.
