Are you excited about Summer? Pool parties, BBQs, going to the cottage on weekends? If summer entertaining is your thing, this Wine Spritzer Bar makes entertaining fun and easy.
Don’t worry, I also have this watermelon juice recipe that is non-alcoholic. Perfect for kids too.
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Summer weather is HERE! In Canada, we just had our first long weekend of the season. It started raining but ended beautiful and sunny. I got my flowers planted, visited the Farmer’s Market, and spent some time sitting in the backyard enjoying the weather.
Summer weather brings with it, BBQs and outdoor parties. Celebrating everyday moments with family and friends, eating lots of great food, and backyard entertaining is what summer is all about. Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Wines makes pairing everyday meals with wine easy.
Wine Spritzer Bar and DIY Entertaining
Parties are always fun. Lots of food and drinks for everyone. When it comes to summer entertaining, I like to keep it simple, the less stress the better. I like to spend as much time with the guests as possible. Setting up self-serve food and drink areas makes things flow so much easier.
We had a little get together with a few friends for a sushi night. Instead of wine, we decided to try a Wine Spritzer Bar so the guests could help themselves. Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Wines makes this a breeze. With the great selection of white wines to choose from, there is wine for everyone to love.
Do you have a favourite white wine? We enjoy several varieties and cook with wine all the time. In fact, just recently I made an asparagus soup with Sauvignon Blanc. Whether you enjoy wine on its own, or paired with food, Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Wines has a great selection to choose from. Fruit-forward, smooth and balanced, perfect for entertaining. Be sure to visit their website for more information on their wines, food pairings, and recipe ideas.
If you really want to WOW your dinner guests, classic sabayon is sure to impress. Gourmet desserts are easier to make than you think.
For our Wine Spritzer Bar we decided to serve crisp, refreshing Pinot Grigio (with aromas of nectarine and peach), and light, versatile White Zinfandel (with hints of citrus and juicy red fruit). Of course, you can certainly use any of their delicious wines you like. All wines are good in my book. Have a few to choose from, your guests will have fun creating their own wine spritzer recipe.
Items For A Great Wine Spritzer Bar
- Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Wines (Pinot Gris, White Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc)
- Variety of mixes (club soda, tonic water, sparkling lemonade, ginger ale, carbonated water etc.)
- Frozen fruit (berries, grapes, pineapple)
- Citrus wedges (limes, lemons)
- Fresh Mint (and even Basil)
These are just a few suggestions. Think outside the box and come up with a few of your own ideas. This is one of those “recipes if you will” that is delicious many different ways. Place all the items on a table along with some glasses and let your guests help themselves. One thing to note wine spritzers taste best when both the wine and mix are very cold. Frozen fruit works well here. You can use ice cubes too, but I find it waters down the drink too much.
How To Make A Wine Spritzer
Do you need a recipe for a wine spritzer? Not really. Of course, I will give you a recipe below. This is the fun part of a Wine Spritzer Bar. You are the master of your own creation. Decide on a variety of wine, type of mix, ratio, and if you would like to add any fruit. You can make it different every time. This is a great way to try some new wines, and spritzers are the perfect hot weather drink.
Take a glass, pour in some wine, add some mix, put in a few pieces of frozen fruit (or squeeze in some lime and drop in some mint leaves), take a seat and ENJOY! Wine spritzers are easy and fun to make, and delicious to drink. Perfect for patios, and BBQ parties. Summer entertaining should be easy, and with this Wine Spritzer Bar and the help of Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Wines, you just might find your guests asking “When is your next party?”
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Wine Spritzer Bar For Easy Entertaining
Ingredients
- 5 ounces white wine
- 3 ounces club soda
- mint leaves (for garnish)
- wedge of fresh lime (juice squeezed into glass)
Instructions
- Pour the cold wine into a glass.
- Add the club soda.
- Drop in a few mint leaves, and the juice from a lime wedge.
- ENJOY!
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Notes
Pavani
That is such a great way to enjoy wine. I’m not much of a wine drinker, so this is just perfect because I can go with higher ratio of soda to wine and my wine loving husband can make it the other way around. This is just perfect for summer parties.
Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH….yes it is PERFECT for everyone to make it just the way they like it.
Veena Azmanov
I love spritzers and these wines sound so heavenly. We have more white wine spritzers in summer because it’s so hot and humid here. This is so refreshing.
Homemade & Yummy
This really is a FUN way to entertain…and the combinations are endless.
Natalie
Oh that looks so refreshing… and like so much fun. Perfect for Summer! I would love to be invited to that kinda party 😉
Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH….well I will say we never have any complaints from our guests.
Kylee from Kylee Cooks
I would be over the moon if I went somewhere and there was a make your own spritzer bar!! How fun!!
Homemade & Yummy
HAHA…yup….easy and delicious for everyone to enjoy.
Claudia Lamascolo
I drink Woodbridge merlot all the time never thought to try this mixed as a spritzer what a great idea. I love the idea and will try mixing it with the white zin. I love grigio too what a tough choice!
Homemade & Yummy
Decisions, decisions….all are delicious….ENJOY!!
Carlee
Our friends would love us if we hosted a wine spritzer bar party! What a fun idea!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes…totally a FUN way to entertain. ENJOY!!
Denise
Oh this is such a wonderful idea! We are always looking for fun ways to entertain in the summer and since my family loves wine this will be a great thing to try. Love your pictures too!
Homemade & Yummy
This really is a fun drink station. Guests have a great time mixing up their own creations.
Denise
We have a party coming up and I’m going to try this. I do like Woodbridge wines so this is perfect.
Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY….you and your guests will LOVE this DIY drink bar.
Marlynn
I love the idea of a wine spritzer bar where guests can decide on which type of wine they want to include in their spritzer and which fruit to add. So fun — and refreshing!
Homemade & Yummy
This really is a fun way to entertain. Perfect for the warm weather and BBQ parties.
Brandi
This looks like a refreshing spread that is absolutely perfect for summer! I am hosting a girls night in a few weeks. You have pretty much done all of my planning because I will definitely put together a spritzer bar! Woodbridge looks like a great addition.
Homemade & Yummy
Well enjoy your party. I know your guests will LOVE the Wine Spritzer Bar….it is a fun and easy way to entertain.
Kris
What an awesome idea for summertime entertaining. Who doesn’t enjoy a lovely wine spritzer? We sure do and I really love the options you have provided, so each person can create their own spritzer according to their own likes and tastes. The sun is shining right now and has got me thinking about getting the makings to do a spritzer bar for weekend guests. Thanks for the great post!
Homemade & Yummy
So glad you liked the post. Have the options is fun for the guests too. You can make a different tasting drink every time. It really is stress free entertaining at it’s best.
Danielle
This looks so much fun! Great for a summer dinner party.
Homemade & Yummy
It is a fun way to set up a drink station. The guests have lots of fun creating their own combinations of flavours.
Calleigh K
This drink sounds so good and just perfect for a summer evening. I would never have thought to do something so creative with a bottle of wine!
Homemade & Yummy
This has got to be one of my favourite ways to entertain…especially during the summer months. The guests love it too.
rebecca
gorgeous bar! love all the add-ins
Homemade & Yummy
Really this is so easy….guests love making their own drinks. I get to sit, relax and mingle….it’s a win all the way around.
Meeta
Now that the weather is warmer and we are spending almost all our time for meals eating outdoors these are the kind of beverages we look forward to. Like the lime mint flavors here.
Homemade & Yummy
Wine spritzers are so great, especially in the hot weather. This is a great way for your guests to help themselves….and with all the options, they have fun doing it too.
Lisa
I love the idea of a spritzer bar where guests can help themselves! I think chilled rose is perfect for summer entertaining too.
Homemade & Yummy
This really is a fun drink station. Guests have fun…..and they can make a different combination every time.