Brunch season has arrived, so it’s time to indulge in all your favorite treats. You’re obsessed with French toast and eggs Benedict, but what if you’re ready for something new? If you’re unwilling to give up the brunch classics, add some novelty to your drink selection. Hold up your glass and show off a crisp, pleasant beverage.
There’s a lot to love about your usual mimosa or Bloody Mary, but this year, it’s all about the wine spritzer. This is your signal to celebrate the season with sweet wine cocktails. We’re here to help with simple wine spritzer recipes and spring brunch drink ideas that anyone can pull off.
Citrus Spritzer
Struggling to let go of your classic brunch mimosa? Swap for a refreshing citrus spritzer. This time, scale back the orange juice: two ounces should be more than enough. Add a splash of lemon juice, plus two ounces of lemon, lime, or orange-style sparkling water.
If you’re craving an extra-sweet drink, combine with three ounces of Moscato. Otherwise, go for a full-on fruit fusion by adding three ounces of blackberry-orange wine.
Honeydew Spritzer
This pale green spritzer features one of brunch’s best fruits. Peel and seed half a melon, then add the fruit to the blender with half a cup of simple syrup and the juice of one lime.
Chill the puree, then pour three ounces into a wine glass filled with ice. Add four ounces of Prosecco or a sparkling non-alcoholic beverage.
Rhubarb Spritzer
Ready for something truly unique? Visit your backyard rhubarb patch or hit up the local farmer’s market for a few stalks. Yes, you’ll need to spend some time simmering and straining, but there’s nothing quite like swirling rhubarb into your spritzer.
It’s not that difficult to prepare rhubarb syrup: just simmer two cups of chopped rhubarb with a cup of sugar and a cup of water. You’ll need to strain this mix and let the syrup cool.
Stir two or three ounces of your delectable rhubarb syrup with four ounces of sparkling wine; when in doubt, go with Prosecco or sparkling peach wine.
Strawberry Lemonade Spritzer
Are you all about fruit salad at brunch? Try a simple, sweet spritzer that showcases your love of fresh fruit. Go bold with a high-proof strawberry blend, combining four ounces of wine with two or three ounces of strawberry lemonade. Try strawberries and lemons as garnishes: they’re pretty as well as tasty.
Cucumber Lime Spritzer
Crisp and cool, this spritzer is perfect for late spring. It’s a definite hit with brunch salad on the patio. Try a non-alcoholic version with a sparkling lemon-lime beverage; six ounces (in an ice-filled glass) should do the trick. Add juice from half a lime and a few cucumber strips. Don’t shy away from fresh herbs; basil’s a great garnish for this fresh spritzer.
Add Sweet Wines to Spring Spritzer Recipes
This spring, explore fresh and fruity wine blends as you play with wine spritzer recipes. Toast to spring and bring a glass of sunshine to brunch.
Try all of these options with your wines from the Sweet Wine Club.