Strawberry Rosé Wine Spritzer
Strawberry Rosé Spritzer
A dry, wine-forward rosé spritzer with crushed summer strawberries, fresh lemon, lively club soda, and just enough honey to round the fruit. Mix it in a pitcher for an effortless warm-weather aperitif.
This pitcher spritzer keeps the character of a dry rosé in the foreground while adding the fragrance and color of ripe strawberries. A brief muddle releases the berries' juice, and a small spoonful of honey softens their natural tartness without turning the drink into a sweet punch.
Fresh lemon sharpens the fruit and helps the spritzer stand up to rich cheeses, buttery pastry, and salty crackers. Club soda is folded in at the last moment so every glass stays light and lively while the wine still tastes distinct.
Chill the rosé, club soda, pitcher, and glasses in advance for the crispest result. The strawberry base can be made up to two hours ahead and refrigerated, but wait to add the bubbles and ice until guests are ready for a drink.
Pour the spritzer into stemless wine glasses or small tumblers and include a few berry slices in each serving. It is especially useful on a grazing table because its bright acidity refreshes the palate between creamy, tangy, and aged cheeses.
Nutrition (per serving)
Directions
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1
Place 1 cup of the sliced strawberries in a large chilled pitcher. Reserve the remaining strawberries for serving.
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2
Add the honey and lemon juice. Muddle gently for about 30 seconds, until the berries release pink juice but still retain some texture.
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3
Pour the chilled rosé into the pitcher and stir slowly until the honey is fully dissolved and the strawberry juice is evenly dispersed.
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4
Add the club soda and stir once or twice with a long spoon, taking care not to knock out the bubbles.
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5
Fill six glasses with ice and divide the reserved strawberry slices and lemon slices among them.
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Pour the spritzer into the glasses, letting a little muddled fruit fall into each one. Garnish with mint sprigs and serve immediately.
Ingredients
- Fresh Strawberries, Hulled and Sliced:1 1/2 cups
- Honey:1 tablespoon
- Fresh Lemon Juice:2 tablespoons
- Dry Rosé Wine, Chilled:1 750-ml bottle
- Club Soda, Chilled:1 cup
- Ice Cubes:3 cups
- Fresh Mint Sprigs:6
- Lemon, Thinly Sliced:1
Tips & Notes
- Choose a dry, crisp rosé rather than a sweet style so the finished spritzer remains wine-forward.
- For an alcohol-free version, replace the rosé with 3 cups chilled alcohol-free sparkling rosé or unsweetened sparkling white grape juice, and omit the club soda if the drink is already very fizzy.
- For a clearer drink, strain the strawberry base before adding the rosé, then use only fresh strawberry slices in the glasses.
