Learn how to make the best rose spritzer cocktail with an easy and refreshing recipe. Choose between adding a splash of Aperol or elderflower liqueur to take your wine cocktail to the next level!
Nothing beats a refreshing summer drink to make you feel like you’re on vacation, even at home! Rose spritzers combine two of my favorite cocktails – rose sangria and an aperol spritz – to make a wine cocktail with the perfect combination of fruit, efferverance, and a tinge of sweet.
Whether you are sipping at home, making a pitcher for a crowd, or adding these to a home wine tasting party, a Rose Spritz is guaranteed to hit the mark!
Ingredient notes
Rose spritzers may be enjoyed with simply wine and soda, or add an additional flavor enhancers, like Aperol, elderflower liqueur, and/ or fresh fruit.
- Rose wine – Use your favorite brand, but a more moderately priced bottle works great! I prefer a dry rose spritz, but any sweetness will work.
- Bubbles – Traditionally spritzers are made with club soda. However, lemon-lime soda or ginger ale works too.
- Flavor enhancers – Although spritzers may be simply wine and soda, I prefer to add a splash of Aperol or elderflower liqueur for a more complex flavor.
- Garnish – Enjoy as is, add fresh berries, or an herbal touch, like fresh rosemary or thyme.
How to make a rose spritzer
It doesn’t have to be complicated to make the perfect drink! A spritz can be made as needed, or see below for how to make ahead in a pitcher.
- Fill a stemless wine glass, cocktail tumbler, or wine glass with ice. Add the rose wine and aperol or elderflower, if using.
- Pour in the soda water and give a brief stir. Add any garnishes or fruit, and enjoy!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes! I throw in whatever I have on hand, like fresh or frozen strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or even watermelon chunks. The fruit soaks up the flavors and makes a delicious treat at the end.
No. It does add a great flavor enhancer, but the liquer may be left out.
Yes. A pitcher will make about 8 drinks. Pour a bottle of wine in a pitcher with 1 cup Aperol or elderflower, and 2 cups soda water. Stir and pour over glasses filled with ice.
For a sweeter drink substitute ginger ale or lemon-lime soda for the club soda.
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Rose Spritzer
Ingredients
- 3 ounces Rose wine
- 1 ounce Aperol or elderflower liqueur
- 2 ounces soda water
- (optional garnishes) fresh rosemary, thyme, or berries
Instructions
- Fill a stemless wine glass, cocktail tumbler, or wine glass with ice.
- Add the rose wine and aperol or elderflower, if using. Pour in the soda water and give a brief stir. Add any garnishes or fruit, and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
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