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There are also non-alcoholic juice spritzers: fruit juices mixed with sodas. | There are also non-alcoholic juice spritzers: fruit juices mixed with sodas. | ||
The word spritzer comes from the German ''spritzen'', "spray" or "sprinkle", however mixed wine and soda drinks in Germany are termed ''Schorlen'' (i.e. a white wine and apple juice spritzer is called ''Apfelschorle'').[[Category:Suggestion Bot Tag]] | |||
Latest revision as of 11:00, 21 October 2024
A spritzer is an alcoholic beverage made from white wine and carbonated water, or other soda such as lemon-lime. Like the shandy it is touted as a refreshing drink with a reduced alcoholic content, which may help people curb alcoholic excesses.
There are also non-alcoholic juice spritzers: fruit juices mixed with sodas.
The word spritzer comes from the German spritzen, "spray" or "sprinkle", however mixed wine and soda drinks in Germany are termed Schorlen (i.e. a white wine and apple juice spritzer is called Apfelschorle).