Make this refreshing Red Wine Spritzer with just two ingredients in under two minutes. This simple, full-bodied summer cocktail is quick to prepare and perfect for parties, brunches, or casual get-togethers.
If you’d like more drink ideas for entertaining, try the Rosemary Gin Lemonade, Blueberry Mojito, Mango Mai Tai, or Mango Martini.
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, easily scaled up for a crowd
- Course: Beverage / Cocktail
- Cuisine: Global / Fusion
- Skill Level: Easy
- Diet: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free
- Equipment: Mixing glass or pitcher, stirrer, wine glasses
Save time and enjoy a fizzy wine cocktail that’s versatile and crowd‑friendly. Make a single glass in minutes or mix a pitcher for guests.
Table of Contents
- A Quick Look At This Red Wine Spritzer Recipe
- About Red Wine Spritzer
- Ingredients
- How To Make A Spritzer With Red Wine
- Red Wine Spritzer FAQs
- Variations
- Other Beverage Recipes We Recommend
- Red Wine Spritzer Recipe
I made this for friends who prefer light drinks, and it was a hit. A red wine spritzer is simply red wine diluted with club soda — fruity, refreshing, and easy to sip. It’s also a handy way to use up a leftover bottle of red wine.
Serve with simple appetizers like olive tapenade or hummus for an effortless party pairing.
About Red Wine Spritzer
Red Wine Spritzer blends red wine with club soda for a light, sparkling drink. In Spain a similar drink is known as Tinto de Verano and is popular in warm months.
The soda adds lively fizz and cuts the wine’s strength, making this a lower‑alcohol, lower‑calorie cocktail that’s ideal for daytime gatherings and summer parties. Garnish with orange peel and mint for a touch of brightness.
Ingredients
Red Wine – Any red wine works; choose a bottle with pleasant fruit notes and mild tannins for the best spritzer.
Club Soda (Soda Water) – Adds fizz and dilutes the wine roughly 1:1 for a balanced spritzer.
Orange Peel and Mint – Optional garnishes that add aroma and freshness. Thin citrus slices or lemon wedges also work well.
Plenty of ice to chill the drink.
How To Make A Spritzer With Red Wine
Step 1: Place 5–6 ice cubes in a wine glass.
Step 2: Pour 4 oz (½ cup) chilled red wine into the glass.
Step 3: Top with 4 oz (½ cup) chilled club soda.
Step 4: Garnish with orange peel and mint leaves (or lemon/tangerine slices). Serve immediately.
Note: For a crowd, multiply quantities and prepare the spritzers in a pitcher.
Red Wine Spritzer FAQs
The classic ratio is 1 part red wine to 1 part club soda. If you prefer a bubblier, lighter drink, add more soda to taste.
Choose a wine with fruity aromas and gentle tannins. Merlot and Pinot Noir are popular choices, but many everyday reds will work well.
Yes. For white wine, many prefer a slightly stronger wine presence—try about 3 parts wine to 1 part soda, or adjust to taste.
You can substitute vodka, rum, or tequila for a different style of spritzer. Rosé also makes a delightful rosé spritzer.
Variations
Customize your spritzer by adding a splash of lemon juice, flavored simple syrup, or bitters. Swap club soda for ginger ale, Sprite, or sparkling water for different sweetness and flavor.
Fresh berries like raspberries or blueberries add color and a fruity note. For a sweeter drink, stir in a little simple syrup or maple syrup. Add diced apples or pears for a sangria-like twist.
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Red Wine Spritzer Recipe
Ingredients
- 5–6 ice cubes
- 4 oz chilled red wine (½ cup)
- 4 oz chilled club soda (½ cup)
- Orange peel, for garnish
- Mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Add ice cubes to a wine glass.
- Pour the chilled red wine into the glass.
- Top with chilled club soda.
- Garnish with orange peel and mint leaves. Serve immediately.
Notes
Try variations: add a splash of lemon juice, flavored simple syrup, or bitters. Replace club soda with ginger ale, Sprite, or sparkling water for a different flavor profile.
Fresh berries or diced seasonal fruit make a pretty, flavorful addition if you prefer a fruitier spritzer.
For a sweeter drink, stir in a little simple syrup or maple syrup.