Equinox Spritzer

Equinox Spritzer made with Frey Organic Sauvignon Blanc

We love this Equinox Spritzer: a perfect wine cocktail to celebrate the new moon, solar eclipse, and fall equinox all rolled into one! At the end of summer in Northern California, our organic vineyards are in full harvest mode, with everyone working hard to bring in the grapes! The days are still hot in September, and this refreshing beverage utilizes our organic Sauvignon Blanc with some fresh, aromatic, organic basil from the garden before the cool of Autumn sets in. Enjoying the betwixt and the between, this drink delivers a delightful blend of the final tastes of summer with a cooling palette experience.

Equinox Spritzer Ingredients, Ready to Prepare

Ingredients (per glass)

    •    4 oz chilled organic Sauvignon Blanc

    •    1 oz sparkling water (or soda water for extra fizz)

    •    ½ oz fresh-squeezed organic orange juice (California citrus!)

    •    ½ oz local honey syrup (1:1 honey + hot water, cooled)

    •    A small sprig of organic fresh basil or mint

    •    Garnish: thin slice of orange or lemon

Method

    1.    In a glass, combine the wine, orange juice, and honey syrup.

    2.    Add ice and gently top with sparkling water.

    3.    Stir all ingredients softly to combine.

    4.    Smack the basil or mint between your palms to release aromatics, then add as a garnish.

    5.    Finish with a citrus wheel on the rim.

This year the Equinox Spritzer is our drink of choice for the changing of the seasons. The Fall equinox timing also coincides with a solar eclipse! To see a video of us preparing this fabulous wine cocktail, you can visit our YouTube channel. Cheers to uncorking the organic!