Spritzer
(noun)
A type of cocktail made by mixing wine or other alcoholic beverage with sparkling water or soda.
Origin:
Derived from german word "spritzen" which means to squirt or spray, referring to the way the drink is made.
Examples:
- I'll have a white wine spritzer, please.
- A spritzer is a refreshing and light summer drink.
- The spritzer is a popular drink in Germany and Austria.
- A spritzer is a wine-based cocktail, typically made with white wine.
- He ordered a gin spritzer and sat down to wait for his friends.