The Simple Spritz
Start here if you want something light, refreshing, and endlessly adaptable.
What you need:
4 oz dry white wine or rosé
2 oz sparkling water
Fresh citrus — a squeeze of lemon or grapefruit, a slice to garnish
Pour over ice. That is it.
A few variations worth trying:
Spindrift sparkling water already has a subtle fruit flavor built in — lemon, grapefruit, or
raspberry all work well in place of plain sparkling water and save you the citrus squeeze.
Ceres juices are another favorite here. Passion fruit, blood orange, or guava add real depth without overpowering the wine. Use about an ounce and top with plain sparkling water. It turns a simple spritz into something worth pouring for guests.
Try different juice-to-wine ratios depending on how light you want the glass. A higher juice ratio drops the alcohol per serving and adds natural sweetness.
The No-Brandy Sangria
Traditional sangria calls for brandy. This version skips it and does not miss it.
What you need:
1 bottle light-bodied red or rosé
1 can Pineapple or Blood Orange Spindrift
Sliced fruit: citrus is essential here (orange, lemon, or lime), plus whatever else is ripe —
berries, peaches, or stone fruit all work
Optional: a small pour of fruit juice if the wine needs a touch of sweetness to bring everything together. This depends on the wine. A drier red may need it. A rosé often does not.
How to make it:
Combine wine, Spindrift, and fruit in a pitcher. Taste it. If the fruit and wine are not quite
meeting in the middle, add a small splash of juice and stir. Refrigerate for at least an hour — longer is better. Serve over ice.
The citrus is not just decoration here. It bridges the wine and the fruit and gives the sangria its backbone. Do not skip it.
Questions about what to pour? Reply and ask us, or ask someone at your local wine shop.
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