Ok. Let’s get discuss the elephant in the room. Shall we? You’re looking at these pictures and thinking, ummm, why are there strawberries? Isn’t this a grapefruit drink?
Because those strawberries are amazing with this grapefruit flavor.
Got it? Great. Let’s move on.
Maybe it’s a New England thing, but Polar is a thing. At least around here. It’s some of the best soda water. So, when last summer I was at a friend’s house looking to make a wine spritzer, but found this to use instead…I knew it’d be good.
I just didn’t expect it to be this good. Great. Oh.My.Lanta. It was love at first sight.
So amazing, that I ended up bringing it everywhere I went last summer. You know what I mean…when you have an event and don’t want to show up empty handed. This was my go-to. Bachelorette parties, tailgating before concerts, girls’ nights, BBQs. Literally, perfect for any and every occasion. And it was always a hit.
The best part? Not only is this a pretty drink that is perfect for summer, but those strawberries…{sigh} those strawberries…absorb the flavor of the soda and wine, so that by the end of the glass, they’re the bees’ knees. A sweet treat to make this drink even better. And that’s why there are strawberries in a grapefruit drink. The end.
Happy summer.
XO
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Ingredients
1 Bottle white wine*
1 Bottle Polar 1/2 & 1/2 Grapefruit Soda
1 Pint of strawberries, washed and cut into halves or thirds
Ice
Directions
Place 2 cut strawberries at the bottom of each glass. Then combine one part wine with one part soda.
Add ice until glass is full.
Garnish with fresh strawberries, if desired.
Serve immediately.
*I use Sauvignon Blanc for a crisper wine but for a sweeter drink you can try Riesling or Pinot Grigio. Chardonnay is right in the middle.
Sounds like a wonderful combination! I am making this for my next pool party! Thanks!
Woo! Enjoy!
So refreshing! I love the addition of strawberries. Definitely perfect for summer.
Thanks Tara!
Quick and Easy. Looks like a Winner! What more could you ask for when you trying to stay cool. Thanks for sharing!!!
You’re absolutely welcome! XO
This spritzer looks so delicious and refreshing!
Thanks Marsha!
This is the kind of drink we like to enjoy on really hot summer picnics, when you’re torn between hiding in the shade or soaking up more those gorgeous sun rays. Love the delicate pink colour!
Thanks so much Ksenia!
Looks so refreshing. Lovely combo!
Thank you!
Since it’s become hot here in the UK, all I do is stare at pictures of ice-cold, refreshing drinks. I love graefruit and strawberries so this really caught my eye. I wish I had some now…
It’s one of my favorite drinks…absolutely refreshing!!
I’ve really been into spritzers these days and I love grapefruit! This sounds wonderful and perfect for the summer!
Absolutely perfect :)