Wine spritzers have come a long way from the blush-toned sugar bombs advertised alongside wine coolers in the ‘90s. And as easy as they are to make yourself—a spritz is really just a combo of wine, soda and ice, which you can gussy up with additional flavorings or liqueurs—the latest canned options on the market are so well-balanced you can save yourself the step of tinkering with booze ratios or playing backyard bartender at your next cookout (after all, you’ve got enough on your mind, managing the party playlist, grill and cornhole competition).
To us, a decent wine spritzer is one that’s crisp and refreshing, providing a sweet alternative to beer that isn’t syrupy or cloying. It’s something you can sip during a summer party without feeling weighed down; a bit tamer than spiked seltzer but still offering a little buzz. After taste-testing more than a dozen canned wine blends on the market, here are our picks for the best wine spritzers of 2022, based on their value, balance of flavors (and effervescence), quality of ingredients, flavor and aroma.
