Strawberry Rose Spritz
A pink strawberry and rose spritz built over ice with Prosecco or soda water and finished with a strawberry garnish.
Updated: Nov 9, 2026
Why you'll like it
- Ready in about 10 min.
- Serves 2 — easy to halve or double.
- Easy level — everyday equipment only.
- Storage, freezing and reheating covered below.
This Strawberry Rose Spritz recipe takes 10 min and makes 2 servings. Fresh strawberries are blended with lemon juice and a little sugar, strained into a chilled glass over ice, then topped with rose syrup and cold Prosecco for a pink, floral drink that stays light rather than sweet.
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Instructions
Blend or mash the strawberries with the lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of the sugar until smooth, then taste. Ripe berries need less sugar, and the lemon keeps the color bright pink instead of dull red.
Press the puree through a fine sieve into a small bowl, using the back of a spoon to push the liquid through. Straining removes seeds and pulp that would cloud the drink.
Stir in the rose syrup or rose water a little at a time, tasting after each addition. Rose turns perfumed and soapy past a certain point.
Chill the strained base 10 minutes in the refrigerator, or stir it over ice and strain it again. A cold base keeps the Prosecco from going flat.
Divide the base between two tall glasses filled with ice and top with the chilled Prosecco, pouring slowly down the inside of the glass. For the nonalcoholic version, use the club soda in place of the Prosecco.
Garnish each glass with a strawberry half and a lemon twist and serve right away. Stir once from the bottom before drinking, since the puree settles.
Troubleshooting — fixes, not repeats
- If the drink tastes like perfume, there is too much rose. Start with 2 drops of rose water or 2 teaspoons of syrup and build from there.
- If the spritz looks muddy, the puree was not strained or the berries were overripe. Strain through a fine sieve and use berries that are red all the way through but still firm.
- If the drink goes flat instantly, the puree or the glass was warm. Chill both, pour the sparkling wine last, and stir only once.
- If it turns out too sweet, the berries were very ripe and the sugar was unnecessary. Skip the sugar and add an extra teaspoon of lemon juice.
Make it your way
- For the nonalcoholic version, replace the Prosecco with 4 ounces of chilled club soda or a zero-proof sparkling wine and keep everything else the same.
- A rose and raspberry spritz blends 1/4 cup of raspberries into the strawberry base for a deeper color.
- For a frozen version, blend the base with 1 cup of ice until slushy and top each glass with a splash of sparkling wine or soda.
Storage & reheating
Cool leftovers within 2 hours, then refrigerate in a covered container and use within 3 to 4 days. Reheat only the portion you will eat until steaming hot throughout — poultry and reheated rice should reach 165°F (74°C).
FAQ
Can I make this without alcohol?
Yes. Use chilled club soda or a zero-proof sparkling wine in place of the Prosecco, keeping the same amount of strawberry base and rose. The nonalcoholic version is fine for all ages.
How much rose water should I use?
Two to three drops for two drinks, added to the strawberry base before the sparkling wine. Rose water varies a great deal by brand, so add one drop, taste, and stop as soon as you can just detect it.
Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yes. Thaw 1 cup of frozen berries and drain the liquid before blending, or the drink will taste watery. Frozen berries are picked ripe, so they often need less sugar.