Spritzer

A spritzer is a drink made with wine or other alcoholic beverage and carbonated water or soda water. The ratio of wine to carbonated water can vary, but is typically 3:1 or 4:1. A spritzer is typically served in a wine glass, Collins glass, or highball glass.

The word "spritzer" is of German origin and comes from the word "spritzen", meaning "to squirt or spray". The first recorded recipe for a spritzer was in a German cookbook from 1832. This early recipe called for equal parts white wine and seltzer water, and a dash of lemon juice.

The spritzer became popular in the United States in the 1970s, when wine coolers were all the rage. White zinfandel and blush wines were particularly popular for making spritzers. These days, any type of wine can be used to make a spritzer.

Advice

When making a spritzer, it is important to choose a good quality sparkling wine or champagne. You can also use other sparkling beverages like hard seltzers or flavored sparkling water. Be sure to use enough sparkling beverage to create a light, refreshing drink. Use a light fruit juice or soda as the base, and use a proportion of one part juice to two parts sparkling beverage. Add a touch of sweetness with a simple syrup or fruit puree. Garnish with a slice of lemon or lime, mint leaves, or fresh fruit for a beautiful presentation. Enjoy your spritzer!

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Recipes

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Campari Spritzer

  • ice
  • orange juice concentrate
  • campari
  • sparkling mineral water
  • orange peel twist
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Black-Eyed Susan Spritzers

  • maple syrup
  • pineapple juice
  • orange liqueur
  • orange juice
  • sugar
  • lemon juice
  • rye whiskey
  • white rum
  • sparkling water
  • black rum

Ingredient Breakdown

 
sugar
club soda
ice
lime juice
vodka
lemon juice
sparkling water
mint
honey
cranberry
orange
blueberry
water
campari
sparkling wine
tarragon
blood orange
rosemary
lemon
lime
lavender
orange juice
basil
earl grey tea
blackberry
cardamon pod
rosé wine
orange bitter
elderflower liquor
ginger beer
aromatic white wine
st germain
sparkling rosé
peychaud bitter
baking soda
wine
seasonal fruit
grapefruit juice
grapefruit sparkling water
rose water
rose
white wine
orange juice concentrate
sparkling mineral water
orange peel twist
san pellegrino
aperol
prosecco
orange round
blood orange wheel
segments blood orange
blood orange italian soda
anejo tequila
zest clementine juice
cranberry wine
pear cardamom soda
cinnamon
cardamom
clove
black plum
bay leaf
tajín
mango
salt
red grape
agave
creme de cassi
chile pepper
seltzer
watermelon
champagne
maple syrup
pineapple juice
orange liqueur
rye whiskey
white rum
black rum
seltzer water
elderflower syrup
apple cider vinegar
berry herbal tea
cucumber
ginger
ginger coin
makrut lime leaf
fever tree sparkling lime
tequila
strawberry liqueur
brown sugar
yellow peach
lemon seltzer water
peppercorn
strawberry
sweet white wine

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • club soda 19%
  • sugar 19%

Rarey Ingredients

  • ice 16%
  • lime juice 16%