Cocktails

Spritzer Highball

Spritzer Highball is an alcoholic cocktail built on Chilled Rhine Wine Or Sauterne. It leans sparkling, citrus and crisp. Built and served in a Highball Glass. Expect about 7.5% ABV and roughly 73 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic7.5% ABV2 ingredients

At a Glance

73 kcalCalories

7.5%ABV

1.1gSugar

2.7gCarbs

0.62Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

These nutrition figures are approximate estimates for this recipe — actual values vary with your exact measures, brands and serving size.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 2 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

3.0 ozchilled Rhine wine or SauterneFortified Wine
to tastecarbonated waterMixer

How to Make It

Pour into Highball glass with ice cubes.Pour
Fill balance with carbonated water and stir gently.Stirred

How to Serve

Glass: Highball Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Cubed ice
Method: Stirred

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Sparkling Citrus Crisp

Supporting notes

Floral Stone Fruit

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

Dry finish

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

SummerSuggested from its citrus and sparkling notes.
Seafood DinnerSuggested from its citrus notes, pairing with ceviche and seafood.
CelebrationSuggested from its sparkling notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

Seafood Ceviche Salads

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegan Vegetarian

May be limited

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Carbonated Waterto taste

Soda WaterGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount.
What changes: Soda water is usually a close substitute for carbonated water.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

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Last updated June 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Spritzer Highball?: The Spritzer Highball is a cocktail made with 2 ingredients, traditionally served in a Highball Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 7.5%. A standard serving contains approximately 73 calories.
What does a Spritzer Highball taste like?: Spritzer Highball has a flavour profile featuring Sparkling, Citrus, Crisp, Floral. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Spritzer Highball?: Spritzer Highball pairs well with Seafood, Ceviche, Salads. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Spritzer Highball?: The Spritzer Highball has an ABV of approximately 7.5%. That's approximately 0.62 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 73 kcal, 1.1g sugar, 2.7g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Spritzer Highball typically served?: Spritzer Highball is often suggested for Celebration, Seafood Dinner, Summer, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Spritzer Highball?: If you enjoy Spritzer Highball, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Spritzer Highball at home?: Yes. The Spritzer Highball uses 2 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Highball Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Spritzer Highball with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.