Sparkling Wine Recipe

Sparkling wine: A bottle of vegan sparkling wine provides the bubbly base for this refreshing drink.

Fresh fruit juice: Choose from options like orange or cranberry juice to add a burst of flavor.

Sparkling water: This adds extra fizz and lightness to the drink.

Fresh fruit slices: Use fruits like strawberries or oranges to enhance the taste and presentation.

To enhance the flavors of your sparkling wine recipe, consider chilling all your ingredients beforehand. This includes the sparkling wine, fresh fruit juice, sparkling water, and fresh fruit slices. By ensuring everything is cold, you maintain the effervescence of the sparkling wine and create a more refreshing drink. Additionally, when adding the fruit slices, gently press them against the side of the pitcher with a spoon to release some of their natural juices, which will infuse the drink with more flavor.

• vegan sparkling wine - Substitute with sparkling apple cider: Sparkling apple cider provides a similar effervescence and sweetness, making it a great non-alcoholic alternative.

• fresh fruit juice - Substitute with coconut water: Coconut water adds a refreshing and slightly sweet flavor, while also being hydrating and nutritious.

• sparkling water - Substitute with club soda: Club soda has a similar fizziness and neutral flavor, making it an excellent substitute for sparkling water.

• fresh fruit slices - Substitute with dried fruit slices: Dried fruit slices can add a concentrated burst of flavor and a chewy texture, though they won't provide the same fresh juiciness.

• To keep your sparkling wine recipe fresh, store it in the refrigerator. Use a tightly sealed container to maintain the fizz and flavors.
• If you have leftover fruit slices, store them separately in an airtight container in the fridge to prevent them from becoming soggy.
• For a longer shelf life, consider freezing the fresh fruit juice in ice cube trays. Once frozen, transfer the cubes to a freezer bag. This way, you can easily add them to your next batch without compromising the taste.
• Avoid freezing the entire sparkling wine mixture, as the carbonation will be lost, and the texture will change. Instead, freeze the individual components like the fruit juice and fruit slices.
• When ready to serve again, combine the chilled sparkling wine, thawed fruit juice, and fresh or thawed fruit slices in a pitcher. Add sparkling water just before serving to restore the effervescence.
• If you want to prepare in advance, mix the fruit juice and sparkling water and store them in the fridge. Add the sparkling wine and fruit slices just before serving to ensure the best taste and texture.
• For an extra touch, freeze some fruit slices in sparkling water to create decorative ice cubes. These can be added to the drink to keep it cool without diluting the flavor.

• Pour the leftover sparkling wine mixture into a sealable container to maintain its fizz.
• Store the container in the refrigerator to keep it chilled and fresh.
• When ready to reheat, avoid using a microwave as it will ruin the sparkling wine's effervescence.
• Instead, pour the mixture into a chilled glass and add a splash of fresh sparkling water to revive the bubbles.
• If the fruit slices have become soggy, replace them with fresh fruit slices like strawberries or oranges for a crisp texture.
• Serve immediately to enjoy the refreshing taste and effervescence.

• Large pitcher: A container to combine and mix the sparkling wine, fresh fruit juice, and sparkling water.

• Stirring spoon: Used to gently mix the ingredients in the pitcher.

• Wine glasses: For serving the sparkling wine mixture.

• Cutting board: A surface to slice the fresh fruit.

• Knife: To cut the fresh fruit into slices.

• Measuring cup: To measure the correct amount of fresh fruit juice and sparkling water.

Pre-chill ingredients: Keep the sparkling wine, fruit juice, and sparkling water in the fridge so they are already cold when you start.

Use pre-sliced fruit: Buy pre-sliced fresh fruit to save time on preparation.

Mix directly in serving glasses: Instead of using a pitcher, mix the sparkling wine, fruit juice, and sparkling water directly in the serving glasses to cut down on cleanup.

Batch preparation: Prepare multiple servings at once if you’re hosting a party, so you only mix once.