Apfelwein Spritz
A refreshing Frankfurt specialty that transforms traditional German apple wine into a sparkling summer cooler with soda water, often enjoyed in the city's historic cider taverns.
- 4 ozhard cider(German Apfelwein preferred)
- 2 ozclub soda
- ½ ozelderflower liqueur(optional)
- Apple slicegarnish
- 1Fill a wine glass with ice cubes.
- 2Pour in the apple wine.
- 3Add elderflower liqueur if using.
- 4Top with club soda.
- 5Stir gently and garnish with an apple slice.
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Apfelwein (apple wine) has been produced in the Frankfurt region since the 16th century, traditionally served in a distinctive blue-gray stoneware pitcher called a Bembel. The spritz version emerged as a lighter alternative, particularly popular during warm weather in Sachsenhausen's famous apple wine taverns.
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