A simple drink idea: bittersweet, fire-red Campari mixed with dry white wine, a fizzy splash of cold sparkling water and a few thin lemon slices. Learn how to make this easy, refreshing wine spritzer with only 3 ingredients. Low in alcohol this is a perfect summer drink. {This recipe was first posted September 16, 2016 and last updated March 11, 2022}

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Hi There! Today I’ve got an easy white wine spritzer for your Friday. This is a most efficient drink and one you will find yourself making again and again because for the amount of effort (or lack thereof) the results are truly stellar.

This buzzy beverage is going to be your new favorite, so make sure you keep your bar stocked with the ingredients. Let’s check out what you’ll need.

What is a Wine Spritzer Made Of?

1. Campari

We are all familiar with Campari, right? It is the cardinal red Italian apéritif used to make Negronis and Americanos and all those other fancy drinks we like to sip on date night. Its bitter orange flavor is incredibly refreshing and us lovers of all things bitter might even enjoy it poured over ice but let’s not be crass.

2. Wine

Now let’s move on to the wine. Classic wine spritzers use white wine so I would stick with that and stay away from red wine, especially with this version as it wouldn’t mix well with the Campari.

A dry, steely white wine with just a touch of fruit cuts through the bitterness of the Campari. I used Pinot Grigio to keep with the Italian theme but it depends on how sweet you’d like it to be. Sauvignon blanc would also be good. I would only recommend to stay away from Chardonnay; it has too much of a woodsy thing going on to be good here.

3. Something non-alcoholic and bubbly

Finally a splash of club soda or sparkling water adds effervescence for a refreshing drink that is perfect for sipping before dinner. Our mineral water of choice is Topo Chico, bottled at the source in Monterrey, Mexico, just saying.

Other options are ginger ale, tonic water, or lemon lime soda. If you’re not concerned about alcohol content, you could also add a splash of sparkling wine.

Don’t forget the lemon slices, also, orange would be good.

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How To Make a Wine Spritzer

This refreshing cocktail could really not be easier. Here’s how to make it:

Step One

Fill a rocks glass or wine glass with ice. Pour in Campari and wine, add a splash of sparkling water and stir to combine. Add a few lemon slices and enjoy.

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An Easy Summer Cocktail

For hot summer days. Try this refreshing summer mixed drink for your next happy hour! When you make it, snap a pic and tag me on Instagram @holajalapeno and #holajalapeno so I can see or leave me a comment below (don’t forget to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating) ! Also, make sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter, lots of recipe tips and other good stuff there too!

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