The Pink Summer Sipper is a delightful and easy-to-make wine cocktail that features fresh strawberries, Chardonnay, sugar, and sparkling water. The result is a delicious and refreshing drink that is perfect for a relaxed Friday afternoon.

The combination of fresh strawberries and Chardonnay creates a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, while the addition of sparkling water adds a refreshing effervescence.

Try this refreshing wine cocktail recipe at home, compliments of Spier.

Ingredients

• 750ml Spier Chardonnay https://Spier.co.za/ Pinot noir
• 5 crushed strawberries
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• Ice
• Sparkling water

Method

1. Make a simple syrup by simmering ½ cup sugar and 1 cup water together until the sugar has been dissolved. Let it cool.
2. Mix the syrup with the Spier Signature Chardonnay / Pinot Noir.
3. Crush 5 strawberries, and add a tablespoon into the bottom of a glass.
4. Add ice, fill half the glass with the syrup/wine mixture and top it off with sparkling water.