For a delightful summer cocktail, try this 3-ingredient Raspberry Spritz. Pretty and refreshing, it’s perfect for warm evenings, book clubs, or a casual girls’ night in.
Part dessert and part party drink, this sorbet spritzer bursts with fruity flavor and is incredibly simple to make.
🩵 About This Recipe
This 3-ingredient sorbet spritzer may be the ultimate summer drink: sweet, fruity, and lightly bubbly. It’s ideal for porch sipping or serving at casual gatherings.
It’s also highly customizable—swap the wine or soda for another variety to tailor the cocktail to your taste.
What readers are saying…
This really is a pretty little cocktail! Perfect for just about any occasion!
– Colleen
🧂 Gather Your Ingredients
- Raspberry sorbet – adds flavor and keeps the drink cold.
- Moscato wine – a light, sweet white wine that pairs well with fruit.
- Ginger ale – provides bubbles and a touch of sweetness.
🔪 Let’s Make a Raspberry Spritz!
(Jump to the recipe card below for exact measurements.)
Pour Wine
Scoop a portion of sorbet into a wine glass and pour moscato over it.
Add Soda
Top the glass with ginger ale, give a gentle stir, garnish if desired, and enjoy.
💡 Expert Tips and Tricks
- Chill the wine and ginger ale beforehand to keep the cocktail cold without diluting it with ice.
- For parties, pre-scoop sorbet into small portions and freeze them so assembly is quick.
- Any dry or off-dry white wine works; choose a drier wine if you prefer less sweetness.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries or a mint sprig for a pretty presentation.
❔ FAQs
Ice cream is usually dairy-based with a creamier texture, while sorbet is fruit-based and typically dairy-free.
A white wine is commonly used; sparkling wines like prosecco add extra bubbles and elegance.
Moscato is a sweet, light-bodied white wine with floral and fruity notes. It’s often slightly effervescent and pairs well with desserts.
Kristin’s Kitchen Tip
A ¾ wine to ¼ soda ratio creates a balanced Raspberry Spritz, but adjust to your taste.
📝 Substitutions and Variations
- Use different sorbet flavors—strawberry, mango, peach, or lemon all work well.
- Swap moscato for prosecco or rosé for more bubbles or a less sweet profile.
- Add a splash of raspberry liqueur for extra booziness.
- Make it alcohol-free with sparkling white grape juice instead of wine.
🍴 How To Serve This Cocktail
Serve immediately for the best fizz and appearance. Pair the spritz with light appetizers like a cheese board, fruit salad, or mini quiches. Festive picks with raspberries or a citrus twist make attractive garnishes.
😋 More Cocktail Recipes You’ll Love
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- Pomegranate Spritzer – bright, sweet-tart, and refreshing.
- Frozen Strawberry Basil Margaritas – blended margs with a basil twist.
- Vodka Seltzer – a bubbly, refreshing choice for casual sipping.
Raspberry Sorbet Cocktail
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📋 Recipe Card
3 Ingredient Easy Raspberry Spritz Cocktail
Ingredients
- ¼ cup raspberry sorbet
- ¾ cup moscato wine
- ¼ cup ginger ale
- Fresh raspberries, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Use a small scoop to place two scoops (about ¼ cup) of raspberry sorbet into a wine glass.
- Pour ¾ cup moscato wine over the sorbet until the glass is roughly three-quarters full.
- Top with ¼ cup ginger ale to fill the remaining space, stir gently, and garnish with fresh raspberries if desired.
Notes
Prep Tips:
- Chill the wine and ginger ale so the drink stays cold without ice.
- Pre-scoop sorbet and refreeze for easy party assembly.
- Substitute any favorite white wine for moscato.
Variations:
- Try different sorbets like strawberry, lemon, or mango.
- Use prosecco or rosé for more bubbles or a less sweet finish.
- Add a splash of raspberry liqueur for more kick or use sparkling grape juice for a nonalcoholic version.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve immediately for the best texture and appearance.
- Pair with light appetizers like fruit skewers, mini quiches, or a cheese board.
Storage:
- This cocktail is best enjoyed fresh and does not store well once mixed.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients used.
Update Notes: Originally published July 2016; updated with photos and tweaks in July 2025.
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