This holiday wine spritzer is a sparkling, crowd-pleasing drink that’s perfect for festive gatherings. Crisp wine, fizzy ginger-ale, and bright cranberries make an attractive and refreshing pitcher that guests will love. Make a batch without wine for the kids, or prepare the full version for adults—either way, it’s easy to scale and simple to serve.
Holiday Wine Spritzer
When you’re hosting a large dinner, drinks can be easy to overlook. This holiday wine spritzer is quick to assemble and adds a festive touch to your table without demanding extra time. It pairs well with big meals like Thanksgiving and holiday buffets because it isn’t heavy—just bright, bubbly, and pretty.
Choose a good-quality dry Chardonnay or another dry white wine. Because the mixer ingredients are on the sweeter side, a wine that is too sweet will throw off the balance. A crisp, light Chardonnay keeps the drink refreshing and allows the fruit flavors to shine.
Use chilled liquids and a mix of fresh and frozen fruit to keep the spritzer cold without diluting it with ice. Frozen berries double as cooling elements and add color. Remember to label the alcoholic pitcher clearly if you’re serving both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions so guests don’t mix them up.
The recipe is extremely forgiving and can be adjusted to taste. If you prefer a sweeter or tarter drink, choose cranberry juice or cocktail accordingly and adjust the amount of ginger ale. Fresh lemon slices add a bright citrus note and make a pretty garnish.
This spritzer pours and looks festive enough to have a spare pitcher ready—it’s that easy to enjoy. I like to make one pitcher ahead and keep it chilled so I can focus on the rest of the meal while guests help themselves.
A well-made pitcher of this will disappear fast—plan for extras if you expect a full house. It’s an attractive, simple beverage that complements a wide variety of holiday dishes.
“It was so good!” – Joy Densford
Holiday Wine Spritzer
Easy, delicious, and festive holiday drink.
5 minutes
5 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 bottle dry white wine
- 1 liter cranberry ginger ale, chilled
- 3 cups cranberry juice, chilled (or juice cocktail if you prefer it sweeter)
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 3 cups frozen mixed berries (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries suggested)
- 1 lemon, washed and sliced
Instructions
- Pour all ingredients into a large pitcher and gently stir to combine. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 141Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 24mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 5gSugar: 20gProtein: 1g
Nutrition data is an estimate. If you need precise information for medical reasons, consult a trusted source.
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