This Calamansi Wine Spritzer is the perfect cocktail on a super hot day. Supper bubbly with lots of calamansi flavor.
Remember those wine spritzers from the 80's? My mom always had a 6 pack in the fridge. They didn't seem to have any alcohol in them as I never got tipsy when drinking a stolen bottle.
This Calamansi Wine Spritzer reminds me of that. Just a more modern version. It's not as sweet, but still refreshing.
Also my mom never said anything about the disappearing bottles! But still....shhhh.
What is Calamansi?
Calamansi or Kalamansi is a native tiny citrus fruit from the Philippines. It has more juice than a lime and more pucker than a lemon. Calamansi can be used in juices, marinades, dipping sauces (sawsawan), making sweet bakes or even flavorful noodles. A truly versatile fruit!
Ingredients
This is what you will need to make Calamansi Wine Spritzer.
Fresh Calamansi - In drinks like this fresh is best. I you can get fresh ones you will need 2-3 depending on the size. If you have smaller ones use 3 calamansi, for medium use 2.
Fresh Bay Leaves - I am so spoiled as I have 2 bay leaf trees in my backyard. You will need 3 leaves for this cocktail.
Calamansi Liquor - I got this from the Philippines when I was there last. But you can order it from some Liquor stores around the world. Google MANILLE LIQUEUR DE CALAMANSI. Or go to the Philippines!
Prosecco - Use any kind of sparkling wine. Pick your favorite!
Lots of Ice!
Calamansi Sparkling Water - I use and drink the Sanzo brand exclusively.
How To Make Calamansi Wine Spritzer
Squeeze the juice of 2-3 calamansi into a wine glass. I like to leave the "carcass in"
You can also choose to leave the "carcass out" (if you are a RHOBH fan IKYK).
Crumple 3 fresh bay leaves in your hand.
Drop it into the glass.
Add 2 oz of calamansi liquor.
Add 3 oz of Prosecco.
Add your ice to the glass.
Top with calamansi soda water. I recommend Sanzo Calamansi Sparkling Water.
Stir gently to combine all the flavors.
Garnish with a sprig of fresh bayleaves and calamansi.
Cheers and enjoy your Calamansi Wine Spritzer in the sun!
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2-3 Fresh Calamansi
- 3 Fresh Bay Leaves
- 2 oz Calamansi Liquor Search for MANILLE LIQUEUR DE CALAMANSI
- 3 oz Prosecco
- 1 cup Ice
- 1 can Calamansi Sparkling Water
Instructions
- Squeeze the juice of 2-3 calamansi into a wine glass. Crumple 3 fresh bay leaves in your hand and add it into the same glass.
- Add 2 oz of calamansi liquor and 3 oz of Prosecco.
- Add ice to your glass and top with the Calamansi Sparkling Water.
- Stir gently and then garnish with a sprig of bay leaves.
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