Wine spritzer is a classic if you drink a little less alcohol but don't want to miss out on enjoying it.
Have you ever tried a wine spritzer with red wine?
Sure, not everyone is a fan of wine spritzers: some wine fans stand on end when they see that good wine * is diluted with water.
But
wine spritzer
also has a number of advantages: It is a lighter alternative to a glass of wine and has
fewer calories
- perfect if you are on a diet but still want to enjoy a glass.
Even on hot summer days, a light wine spritzer is simply more refreshing and doesn't go to your head as quickly as wine.
Tips for preparation: This is how wine spritzer tastes best
Use medium to strong
sparkling mineral water
that does not have a distinct taste of its own, otherwise it will mask the aroma of the wine.
Make sure the quality of the wine is good: A spritzer can only be as good as the wine on which it is based.
Wine and water should be well chilled.
Do not mix your wine spritzer in a
50:50
ratio
.
You can find out more about the correct mixing ratio here.
A Riesling is traditionally used for white wine spritzer.
Other
white grape varieties
(for example Silvaner or Pinot Gris) as well as
rosé
or
red wine
also bring
variety
.
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Refraining from alcohol: Can you drink wine and beer during a low-carb diet?
Wine spritzer with red wine: which types of wine should I use?
You have a large selection of
wine for a
red wine
spritzer.
For example, Portuguese and Pinot Noir go well.
However, you shouldn't have
wines that are
very
tannic
Use like Cabernet Sauvignon or Sangiovese: The carbonic acid in the water increases the perception of the tannins, the spritzer tastes bitter and that does not match the refreshing effect you want from a wine spritzer.
Alternatively, you can use still instead of sparkling water for a red wine spritzer.
If you like it sweeter, you can
mix
red wine with
lemonade
instead of water
.
This variant is called “
Tinto de Verano
”
in Spain
- a classic summer drink that is wonderfully refreshed and tastes fruity-sweet.
Here comes the recipe.
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Recipe for Tinto de Verano: red wine spritzer with lemonade
For 1 glass of Tinto de Verano you need:
100 ml dry red wine
200 ml lemonade (e.g. Sprite, 7Up or Fanta Lemon)
1/2 organic lemon, sliced
3 ice cubes
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Preparation:
Simply pour all the ingredients into a large glass, stir and serve the
Spanish red wine spritzer
.
The taste of the summer cocktail gives you that holiday feeling.
If you're more in the mood for a winter drink, try this sangria cocktail with red wine.
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