Seltzer vs. Spritzer — What's the Difference?

A natural effervescent spring water of high mineral content.

A spritzer is a tall, chilled drink, usually made with white wine and carbonated water or sparkling mineral water. Fermented simple syrup can be used instead of white wine to keep it sweet but flavor neutral.

See carbonated water.

A drink made of wine and carbonated water.

Ellipsis of seltzer water; carbonated water, often for use in mixing with alcohol, cordials, and juices.

A chilled long drink, made from white wine and soda water, or fruit juice and soda water.

Naturally effervescent mineral water

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Effervescent beverage artificially charged with carbon dioxide

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A mixed drink made of wine mixed with a sparkling water