Waltzing Matilda
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What is Waltzing Matilda?
The Waltzing Matilda cocktail is a bright, aromatic drink that blends botanical gin, citrusy Cointreau, juicy passion fruit, crisp blanc wine, and lively ginger ale. It feels light and refreshing at first sip, but there’s a sneaky sophistication underneath that makes it perfect for brunch, spring afternoons, or warm evenings when wine alone just feels a little boring.
I’d argue this cocktail really shines when you want something refreshing without sacrificing complexity. The passion fruit brings tropical sweetness, the ginger ale adds sparkle and bite, and the blanc wine softens everything with a clean, floral finish. If you enjoy wine spritzes but wish they had more personality, this might be your new favorite. You can explore similar wine-based cocktails like the Hugo if this style speaks to you.
Don't forget to see what other drinks you can make with the ingredients you already have in your bar.
Why You'll Love It?
- It’s light, bubbly, and refreshing without tasting weak
- Passion fruit and ginger create a bright, tropical contrast
- Blanc wine adds elegance and keeps it from being overly sweet
- Perfect crossover cocktail for wine and gin lovers
Ingredients for Waltzing Matilda
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| ½ oz cointreau liqueur (buy) | ✘ |
| 2 oz dry white wine | ✘ |
| 4 oz ginger ale (buy) | ✘ |
| 1 oz passion fruit syrup (buy) | ✘ |
| 1½ oz london dry gin | ✘ |
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Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Fill a wine glass or large balloon glass with ice.
- Add the gin, Cointreau, and passion fruit syrup.
- Gently pour in the blanc wine.
- Top with ginger ale to taste.
- Give a light stir to combine without killing the bubbles.
