This refreshing Blood Orange & Basil Wine Spritzer is an easy, bubbly drink that’s perfect for a quick brunch cocktail or a relaxing evening sip. It’s light, citrusy, and comes together in minutes using simple ingredients. You can swap in any sparkling wine or citrus soda you have on hand—super flexible and effortlessly delicious!
Recipe Ingredients:
- 2 segments blood orange
- 2 basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 5 ounces sparkling wine, such as prosecco
- 4 ounces blood orange Italian soda
- Blood orange wheel, to garnish
How To Make Blood Orange & Basil Wine Spritzer?
- Muddle the base ingredients: Add the blood orange segments, basil leaves, and sugar to the bottom of a glass. Use the back of a wooden spoon to gently smash the mixture—this releases the basil’s aroma and the orange’s juice.
- Pour in the wine and soda: Add the sparkling wine, followed by the blood orange soda.
- Stir to combine: Gently stir everything together to mix the flavours.
- Add ice and garnish: Top the drink with ice and finish it off with a slice of blood orange for a vibrant touch.
- Serve immediately: Sip, relax, and enjoy this refreshing spritzer!
Recipe Tips:
- Use fresh basil, not dried : Fresh basil leaves give a bright, aromatic flavor that dried herbs just can’t match.
- Muddle gently, not too hard : Press just enough to release juice and oils without tearing the basil to bitterness.
- Chill your ingredients first : Cold wine and soda keep your spritzer fizzy and fresh without watering it down too fast.
- Choose a dry prosecco : A drier sparkling wine balances the sweetness from the soda and sugar beautifully.
- Use real blood orange soda if possible : It adds natural color and depth; avoid overly artificial versions for best taste.
How To Store Leftovers?
Let the leftover Blood Orange & Basil Wine Spritzer sit until it reaches room temperature. Then, pour it into a sealed jar or bottle and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Give it a quick stir before serving, as the flavors may settle.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 257
- Total Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Potassium: 205 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 39.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
- Sugars: 33.2 g
- Protein: 0.4 g
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Blood Orange & Basil Wine Spritzer
Description
This refreshing Blood Orange & Basil Wine Spritzer is an easy, bubbly drink that’s perfect for a quick brunch cocktail or a relaxing evening sip. It’s light, citrusy, and comes together in minutes using simple ingredients. You can swap in any sparkling wine or citrus soda you have on hand—super flexible and effortlessly delicious!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Muddle the base ingredients: Add the blood orange segments, basil leaves, and sugar to the bottom of a glass. Use the back of a wooden spoon to gently smash the mixture—this releases the basil’s aroma and the orange’s juice.
- Pour in the wine and soda: Add the sparkling wine, followed by the blood orange soda.
- Stir to combine: Gently stir everything together to mix the flavours.
- Add ice and garnish: Top the drink with ice and finish it off with a slice of blood orange for a vibrant touch.
- Serve immediately: Sip, relax, and enjoy this refreshing spritzer!
Notes
- Use fresh basil, not dried : Fresh basil leaves give a bright, aromatic flavor that dried herbs just can’t match.
- Muddle gently, not too hard : Press just enough to release juice and oils without tearing the basil to bitterness.
- Chill your ingredients first : Cold wine and soda keep your spritzer fizzy and fresh without watering it down too fast.
- Choose a dry prosecco : A drier sparkling wine balances the sweetness from the soda and sugar beautifully.
- Use real blood orange soda if possible : It adds natural color and depth; avoid overly artificial versions for best taste.