Get ready to quench your thirst with a deliciously fruity summer cocktail – the Citrus Peach Red Wine Spritzer. With just four simple ingredients, this refreshing drink is a must-try for any cocktail lover.
Perfect for sipping pool side or serving at a backyard barbecue read on to learn more about this delightful summer sip.
When the weather is hot outside, ice cold drinks are a must. But, sun and heat can exacerbate the effects of alcohol. Wine spritzers are a good choice for those who still wish to imbibe since it lowers the alcohol content by mixing it with some soda.
There are only four ingredients in this drink besides crushed ice:
- red wine (I chose a local cabernet sauvignon)
- orange bitters (look in the liquor department of your grocery store)
- fresh peach slices (or frozen to replace some of the ice)
- peach or citrus soda or flavored sparkling water
What kind of wine to use for a red wine spritzer?
What kind of red wine do you like?
Martha Stewart suggests Pinot Noir, Grenache or Gamay. I used a local Cabernet Sauvignon, because I prefer a dry wine with this. If you want it sweet use a Lambrusco or a Zinfandel.
If you really don't like red wine, go for your favorite white or rose.
What kind of soda should be used in a wine spritzer?
This is NOT a sponsored post! I originally made this with Peach Citrus Fresca and it was the perfect match. But, then Covid hit and specialty flavors were no longer manufactured. Six years later it can still be hard to find.
As a replacement you can use any citrus flavored soda, and maybe some peach nectar (juice) for a little extra peachiness.
Or go for more peach flavor and use a peach soda or sparkling water and a few more dashes of the bitters.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- red wine (chilled)
- peach citrus soda or other citrus soda or peach sparking water (chilled)
- fresh or frozen peach slices
- orange bitters
- ice
Instructions
- Fill a tall glass half way with ice.ice
- Add a few peach slices.fresh or frozen peach slices
- Add 2-4 ounces of chilled red wine.red wine
- Fill glass with chilled soda/seltzer.peach citrus soda or other citrus soda or peach sparking water
- Add a few splashes of bitters.orange bitters
- Stir to blend, crushing peaches slightly.
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Until next time, happy eating!
~Audrey
Karen
Don't you hate it when you love a new ingredient and can't find it? This cocktail sounds fabulous.
Liz @ Books n' Cooks
Oooo, this is sooo easy to make, and I can make just a single glass. I can't wait to try it! LOVE peach stuff!