Strawberry Tarragon Wine Spritz

This refreshing cocktail, the Strawberry Tarragon Wine Spritz, is perfect for spring with its delightful blend of strawberries, tarragon, and sweet white wine. The syrup, infused with tarragon and a hint of black pepper, adds a special touch to this delightful drink. It's a perfect choice for a light and flavorful cocktail to enjoy in the warmer weather.

Strawberry Tarragon Wine Spritz

A refreshing and light cocktail featuring a delightful blend of strawberries, tarragon, and sweet white wine.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 4-5 fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tarragon sprig
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon whole peppercorns
  • 1/2 cup sweet white wine, such as riesling, chilled
  • 1/2 cup club soda, chilled
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine sliced strawberries, sugar, water, tarragon sprig, lime juice, and whole peppercorns.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
  3. Remove the mixture from heat and allow it to cool completely.
  4. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into a small bowl without pressing the berries.
  5. Refrigerate the syrup until chilled.
  6. To serve, fill a tall glass with ice.
  7. Add 1/2 cup sweet white wine and 1/2 cup club soda to the glass.
  8. Pour in 1/4 cup of the chilled strawberry syrup.
  9. Optionally, garnish with a tarragon sprig.