Are you looking for a refreshing cocktail that is perfect for any time of the year? This Cara Cara Wine Spritzer is for you! This light, refreshing drink is the perfect cocktail to make during citrus season and would also make a great summer spritzer. It is enhanced with fresh squeezed Cara Cara orange juice which makes this Cara Cara Wine Spritzer pretty and delicious.
If you would like to try some new recipes for some other drinks you can make with wine, check out Tinto de Verano. It is Spain’s most popular summer wine drink recipe. This red wine spritzer either combines red wine with either sprite soda or sparking water. It is another refreshing mixed wine drink. If you like a fruity wine cocktail, you might want to try a Strawberry Mimosa. Another good drink that is mixes wine with seltzer and fruit is Holiday Sangria where fresh fruit soaks in the wine.
You might also like a Pomegranate Mint Cocktail and Blueberry Sparking Lemonade made with a blueberry simple syrup. If you like a ginger beer cocktail, check out Apple Cider Mule.
SOME THINGS TO KNOW: FAQ’S
INGREDIENT TIPS:
- Cara Cara Orange is a type of navel orange. It is similar in size and color to a navel orange on the outside. The flesh of a Cara Cara orange is a red pink color which is more like the color of ruby red grapefruit than the light orange flesh of a navel orange. This winter citrus is a good way to add vitamin c to your diet during the winter months.
- Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Chardonnay wines are all good choices to use in this spritzer recipe. The best thing to do is use a wine that you know you like. If you would like to learn some more, check out The Basic Guide to White Wine.
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO MAKE A CARA CARA WINE SPRITZER:
- Citrus Juicer: To extract the juice from Cara Cara oranges efficiently, a citrus juicer is very helpful. It can be a simple hand-held juicer.
- Measuring Cup: To ensure the correct proportions of wine, seltzer water, and orange juice, a measuring cup is essential. Accurate measurements will help maintain the balance of flavors in the spritzer.
- Knife and Cutting Board: A sharp knife and a cutting board are needed for slicing the oranges and limes. Ensure the knife is sharp enough to make clean cuts for an elegant garnish.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
- If you cannot find Cara Cara oranges at your local grocery store, you can substitute navel oranges or blood oranges. If you are making this as a summer spritzer, Meyer lemon or fresh lime juice could be used as well instead of the orange juice.
- You can use club soda or a sparkling water in place of the seltzer water.
- Use non-alcoholic white wine or sparkling grape juice for an alcohol-free version that replaces the white wine. You could also swap the white wine for a dry Prosecco, Cava, or another sparkling wine.
- Replace the lime slices with lemon, orange, or grapefruit slices for a different citrus fruit twist.
HOW TO STORE CARA CARA WINE SPRITZER:
- This spritzer will be best if it is made when you are ready to serve it. If it is made ahead of time, the melting ice cubes can dilute the drink. The seltzer can also become flat while sitting.
Add the ice to your wine glass.
Pour the wine, orange juice and seltzer water over the ice. Stir to combine.
Garnish with a fresh lime slice and orange slices.
Cara Cara Wine Spritzer
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Ingredients
- ½ cup white wine (the wine should be cold)
- ½ cup seltzer water
- ½ cup Cara Cara orange juice, 1 orange
- 6-8 ice cubes
- fresh lime for garnish.
Instructions
Cut your Cara Cara orange in half and squeeze to juice into a ½ cup measuring cup.
Add the ice to your wine glass.
Pour the wine, orange juice and seltzer water over the ice.
Stir and garnish with a fresh lime slice.
2 comments
This will be a good Super Bowl drink
My thoughts exactly!