Cranberry Wine Spritzer

Cranberry Wine Spritzer is a light effervescent cocktail with hints of cranberry. It is refreshing, sparkling, and a little sweet.  This drink makes a perfect cocktail for a brunch, lunch, or just a Friday afternoon get together.

It would also be a great light cocktail to serve during the Holidays. The light cranberry flavor is the perfect match for the season. Float a few frozen cranberries in the glass to make it extra festive.

What is a Spritzer

A spritzer is a light drink that is usually made of white wine blended with a sparkling mixer. Traditionally the sparkling mixer is sparkling water or sparkling mineral water.

However, there are a lot of different versions of a spritzer where the white wine is mixed with a soda like Sprite or 7 up or a sparkling juice.

This is usually a lighter cocktail that does not contain a lot of alcohol, which makes it great for a brunch or lunch, or for someone who likes to enjoy a drink but does not want the alcohol side effects.

If you want something a little stronger than a spritzer definitely check out my Red Wine Winter Sangria, it also makes a great drink for the Holidays.

How to Make a Cranberry Wine Spritzer

Simply mix 3 parts of your favorite white wine (sauvignon blanc), with 1-2 part(s) Sparkling Cranberry Juice from Trader Joe’s. I like to serve this over ice garnished with fresh or frozen cranberries.

If you do not live near a Trader Joe’s try to find another sparkling cranberry juice brand. If that is not available you can sub 1 part cranberry cocktail and 1 part sparkling water.

If I want this cocktail to be a little sweeter I will use a Moscato, Moscato d’ Asti, or Reisling.

A Great Holiday Brunch or Lunch Menu

If you are entertaining during the Holidays and need a delicious brunch or lunch menu here is a great menu to consider:

• Cranberry Wine Spritzer
• Hot Artichoke Chicken Sandwiches
• Kale & Cranberry Salad (store bought)
• Sweet Potato Kettle Chips
• Chocolate Sheet Cake with Peppermint Ice Cream

I hope you’ll give it a try at your next get together!

Love- Susie

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Cranberry Wine Sprizer

A light and refreshing white wine spritzer flavored with just a hint of cranberry. Serve chilled in a champagne flute or over ice, this is the perfect cocktail for a brunch, lunch, or holiday celebration.

Prep Time2 mins

Course:Drinks

Servings: 1 drink

Author: Susie

Ingredients

• 3 parts white wine (sauvignon blanc) (use Riesling, Moscato, Moscato D'Asti for a sweeter cocktail)
• 1 to 2 part(s) Trader Joe's Sparkling Cranberry Juice Blend

Instructions

• Pour 3 parts chilled white wine and 1-2 part chilled Trader Joe's Sparkling Cranberry Juice Blend together over ice in a cocktail glass, or without ice in a champagne flute. 

  Float frozen cranberries in the glass for an extra festive drink.

  Enjoy!
• NOTE: if you do not live near a Trader Joe's, sub another brand of Sparkling Cranberry Juice. If that is not available you can sub 1 part cranberry cocktail and 1 part sparkling water.

Notes

**A "part" is a unit of measurement for a cocktail.

Example:

1 part = 1 ounce therefore, 3 parts = 3 ounces

or,

1 part = 2 ounces therefore, 3 parts = 6 ounces

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