Rosé Spritzer
Rosé spritzers are low in alcohol and calories, and perfect for a summer evening. Just combine rosé wine with sparkling water, and garnish with lime and basil!
Servings: 6
Calories: 110kcal
Ingredients
- 1 750ml bottle of dry rosé wine
- 1 500ml-750ml bottle of sparkling water
- 6 sprigs fresh basil
- 1 lime
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Chill the bottles of wine and sparkling water before starting.
- Prepare the garnish by slicing the lime into thin circles.
- To serve, add a generous handful of ice to a glass, then drop in one lime slice.
- Now pour in the rosé, filling the glass about halfway.
- Top it off with sparkling water. You can choose how much sparkling water to add—some people prefer a 1:1 ratio of wine to sparkling water, and some prefer a 2:1 ratio of wine to water (and anywhere in between!).
- Finally, add a sprig of fresh basil on top, and serve.
Notes
- I like a light, dry rosé, and that is what I’ve used for this recipe. However, you can choose whatever style of rosé wine you like to drink. Just make sure your wine is very well chilled. Otherwise, the ice cubes begin to melt quickly, watering down your drink.
- There are many options for the sparkling part of this spritzer. Besides sparkling water, you can also use tonic water or club soda. In fact, some people prefer pairing tonic water with a dry rosé since tonic water is sweeter than sparkling water. For an even sweeter take on this spritzer, you can use a lemon-lime soda like Sprite.
- If you don't have fresh basil, try replacing with a sprig of fresh thyme.
- If you don't have a lime, try replacing the lime with lemon or orange slices.
- To make this drink in advance, combine the bottle of rosé with as much sparkling water as you like (either the same amount, or about half the amount of wine). You can then either add the garnishes of lime slices and basil to the pitcher, or you can garnish each glass with them as you pour out your cocktails. Don’t add ice, but keep the pitcher in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Since sparkling water will lose its fizz over time, don't make more than 15 minutes or so in advance.
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Sugar: 5g
