By Aparna Dutta
November 15, 2023
It turns out that creating delectable cocktails doesn't require strong alcohol. To get some of the best-mixed drinks available just grab a bottle of wine. Whether it's rosé, white, red, or even champagne doesn't matter! Each type can be combined in enticing ways to create a delightful, revitalising cocktail.
The New York Sour is one of the best wine cocktails available. The first layer of whiskey sour is sweet, tangy, and well-balanced, with a touch of maple sweetness for complexity. Then, put a layer of red wine on top to offer richness, balance, and a delicious acidity. Needless to say, the vivid two-toned overlay makes it appear very gorgeous!
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The fall sangria is bursting with flavour, with layers upon layers of complex ingredients like gin, green tea, pomegranate juice, and brandy, balanced against a crisp white wine base. A dash of delicious cinnamon and some fresh apple, pear, and orange round out the seasonal flavour perfectly.
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Sangria is another well-liked wine cocktail. It's basically a wine punch, which makes it the ideal refreshing cocktail drink. You can make the red wine sangria cocktail with brandy, orange liqueur, and fruit that has been soaked in wine. It's a delicious symphony that's also quite easy to make!
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Too busy to prepare sangria? A red wine spritzer is the answer! It takes a few minutes to prepare, the cocktail has the feel of sangria without the hard work. This spritzer is strong and full-bodied but also sparkling and delightful to drink. You can quickly achieve the fruitiness of sangria by adding sliced orange as a garnish.
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This is another traditional wine cocktail, the French 75! Originating in the 1920s, this drink has an intriguing name and tastes tart, fizzy, and slightly herbal. Prepared just with lemon, simple syrup, and champagne, it tastes almost exactly like a Tom Collins with sparkling wine instead of soda water.
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A frosé, or pink wine slushy, has countless taste combinations. You will relish the sweet texture of pomegranate vodka against the tangy taste of grapefruit juice in the pomegranate grapefruit frosé. If you have a few ounces of leftover rosé wine in the bottle, this is a great use for them.
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Grab a bottle of Japanese plum wine to indulge yourself in a genuinely interesting cocktail. It's the main component of the cocktail called the Plumdog Millionaire. In this recipe, the sweet taste of the wine- known as umeshu in Japan- is combined with a gin that is similarly appealing, and the mix is finished with lavender soda.
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This low-proof pitcher of white wine mojito, influenced by the well-known rum cocktail, is perfect for quenching thirst during a small get-together. It only takes a few minutes to make and tastes great with a cool blend of lime and mint on a hot day. It is prepared with sparkling lemonade.
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This recipe for tequila sangria is delicious and delivers a subtle, mild impact. First, use floral tea to make hibiscus syrup, which you can then combine with orange and cranberry juices, white wine, and tequila. Your springtime party punch is complete when you add a little sparkle with club soda and decorate it with delicious citrus fruits.
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The Negroni Sbagliato is the last wine drink on our list! This is an interesting twist on the traditional Negroni, as it replaces gin with sparkling wine! A better-balanced flavour can be achieved with the slightly sweet champagne contrasting with the bitter Campari and sweet vermouth compared to gin. Everyone enjoys a little bubbly, right?
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