- Can I use sparkling mineral water?
- In an emergency, yes, but a real spritzer is made with 'prickly', high-pressure soda water. The bubbles in mineral water are too fine and dissipate quickly.
Rosé spritzer
The spritzer (fröccs) is the invention of Ányos Jedlik, who discovered that the carbon dioxide content of soda water highlights the acid structure and bouquet of the wine while making it refreshing. Rosé is particularly suitable for this: fruity, light, and low in tannins, so the bubbles don't make it bitter.
Ingredients
200
ml
Dry Rosé wine (well chilled)
100
ml
Soda water (ice cold)
1
slice
Lemon (optional)
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Equipment Needed
- Spritzer glass (min. 300ml)
- Soda siphon or bottle
Allergen Information
Sulphur dioxide (wine)
Instructions
1
✓
Pour the cold wine into the glass.
Tip: This is the 'Nagyfröccs' (Large Spritzer) ratio (2 dl wine, 1 dl water). The wine should be dominant.
2
✓
Squirt the soda water in with a firm stream.
Tip: The high-pressure stream mixes the drink, so you don't need to poke it with a spoon (which would knock out the bubbles).
3
✓
Consume immediately while it is sparkling.
Tip: CO2 solubility is best in cold liquid. If it's lukewarm, the gas leaves immediately.
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Ingredients
- 200 ml Dry Rosé wine (well chilled)
- 100 ml Soda water (ice cold)
- 1 slice Lemon (optional)