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.
This is a sponsored post for Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Wines. I have been monetarily compensated, all opinions are my own. PLEASE ENJOY WINE RESPONSIBLY.
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!
Nutrition Information
Notes
Dominique
Oh yes please!! Thank goodness it is Friday, because these wine spritzers need to happen!! Such a good idea when having guests over for dinner. 🙂
Homemade & Yummy
HAHHA…well HAPPY FRIDAY…and I hope you give this DIY drink station a try at your next party. The guests will LOVE it!
Jenni LeBaron
Yes! This is how to go into summer properly! Love a good spritzer.
Homemade & Yummy
Perfect for summer entertaining….FUN, delicious and stress-free too!!
Megan
I love the DIY drink station! Great idea for parties!
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks…hope you give this fun drink station a try at your next party.
Carmy
Can I come over the next time you throw a party? I love this drink station idea. I’m definitely adding frozen fruit over ice for maximum flavour!
Homemade & Yummy
The frozen fruit works really well and does not water down the drink. The fruit is yummy to eat at the end of the drink too.
Megan Marlowe
In the summer months, I love nothing more than sitting outside, with a glass of wine, some munchies and great conversation. This Wine Spritzer bar is just genius! I am going to have some girlfriends over this weekend and this is going to be a great starting point for us. The sushi is a great pairing too!
Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH….yes I have heard this several times….and by all means ENJOY!!
Sues
Yes! There’s nothing I want more right now than to be sitting in the sun on my deck with a glass of this wine spritzer! Luckily, summer is just beginning, so I have plenty of time for plenty of wine!!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes summer is just starting here too. Last month we had an ice storm can you believe it. Now the flowers are all in bloom and the grass is green and growing like crazy.
Veena Azmanov
This would make a perfect drink for any BBQ party or summer weekend in our home. We love wine so this is perfect. So refreshing and light. Plus the color? So pretty!
Homemade & Yummy
Well enjoy the spritzers all summer long. They are great for hot weather….and fun to make too.
Leah
This is SUCH a great idea! What an easy way to entertain and to make sure the host has a good time too! I love all your suggestions for add-ins, and that everyone can make it their own. I cannot wait to do this at our next party, thanks for the inspiration!
Homemade & Yummy
This really is a fun way for your guests to help themselves….more time for you to mingle.
Sean@Diversivore
Alright, time for an admission. I’ve NEVER had a wine spritzer. I’ve had plenty of wine, but never ‘spritzed.’ White wine spritzer was always my Grandmother’s drink and I never really thought much about it, but there’s a lot to like. I mean, wine, bubbles, and a little optional fruit? Works for me. I can tell you quite honestly that I’d be a HECK of a lot more likely to try a spritzer in a DIY bar-style setting like this. I guess I like that added element of control. Hah.
Homemade & Yummy
Well….you sound just like my husband. Now he thinks they are great too…especially for the hot summer days. Hope you venture out and give this a try.
Marisa Franca
Ahhhhh!! Wine! Nectar of the gods. Nothing beats it for making a delicious beverage and it really isn’t that expensive compared to cocktails. Spritzers are fun and refreshing. Love the idea of having a drink station and letting guests make their own drink. This certainly is a great way to let everyone make their drink to their liking. Leaves the host and hostess enjoying themselves.
Homemade & Yummy
This is a fun way to entertain for sure. Guests have a great time making their own drinks. Easy entertaining is great….especially in the summer.
Amanda
I like how you entertain! What a fun idea to have a wine spritzer bar at a gathering. Spritzers are so refreshing in the warm summer months, especially, and I love that everyone can make their spritzer their own. I think this is going to have to happen at my next picnic, and I will definitely check out the Mondavi wines!
Homemade & Yummy
Well this post has certainly got a lot of attention. It sure is FUN and the guests love it. They create whatever they like, mix and match flavours….it’s a win all the way around.
Tracy Koslicki
You throw my kind of party! I love these wines but I’ve never made them in a sprizter before, why have I waited so long? Sounds like I need to have a party!
Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH…party on….your guests will LOVE making their own spritzers.
Sarah
A wine spritzer sounds fabulous! It’s sticky and hot out already, and this looks so refreshing! (And man I want some of the sushi to go with it- YUM!)
Homemade & Yummy
These are BBQ party perfect….and fun for the guests too.
Anna
I love Woodbridge wines! Their Pinot is so delicious! This idea for a spritzer bar is perfect for summer parties and get-togethers. Our friends will love it!
Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY…..and YES your guests will love this fun DIY drink bar.
Oana Iancu
I will borrow your spritzer bar idea from now on when we have guests. Nothing easier than guests helping themselves 🙂 My favorite would be Pinot Grigio spritzer
Homemade & Yummy
Have so much fun….this really is a great way to entertain. ENJOY!!