SPECIALTY DRINK RECIPES

Blueberry Cabernet Julep

Cabernet Sauvignon

PREPARATION STEPS

1. Make a Blueberry Lemon Compote. Combine Blueberries, Water, Sugar, and juice from ½ a Lemon in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Blueberries will open and then use the bottom of your spoon to crush the blueberries, all this will create a syrup. Let cool.
2. Muddle together 3 Mint leaves and zest of half a Lemon in a Goblet or tall Glass (use a zester or peeler).
3. Add 4 oz of Cabernet and 1 oz of the Blueberry Lemon Compote (over ice if you prefer).
4. Garnish with Blueberries and Lemon rind for a beautiful Blueberry Cabernet Julep!

Blush Lemonade

Rosa

PREPARATION STEPS

1. Cut Strawberries into quarters, removing the stems. Cut Lemons into wheels.
2. Add all the Strawberries and about half the Lemon wheels to a large pitcher. Then use wooden spoon to slightly muddle.
3. Pour the bottle of Rosa and the 1 1/2 cups of Lemonade (pink or regular) over the fruit in the pitcher. Stir.
4. Pour over ice and splash with Sprite or Blanc de Fleur on top for a bubbly fizz.
5. Garnish with Lemon wheels on stemless wine glasses for a lovely, refreshing Blush Lemonade!

Hot Mulled Wine

Vintners Red

PREPARATION STEPS

1. Pour the Bottle of Vintners Red into a pot or crockpot.
2. Fill empty wine bottle ½ way with Water and add to pot.
3. Add ¼ to ½ cup of Brown Sugar to taste and Mulling Spice Bag to pot.
4. Simmer 30 to 45 minutes. Do not boil or you will lose the alcohol.
5. Garnish with cinnamon stick or skewer of cranberries for a festive glass of Hot Mulled Wine!

Wine Mojito

Vintners White

PREPARATION STEPS

1. Combine Limes (squeeze and include rinds), Sugar, and Mint leaves in a large pitcher.
2. Muddle all together to release oils and flavors.
3. Add Sprite to Sugar, Mint, Lime mixture and Stir.
4. Pour bottle of Vintners White into the pitcher of mixture and Stir.
5. Pour over ½ glass of ice and garnish with Mint leaves and Lime wedges or rinds for a Wine Mojito!

Classic White Wine Spritzer

Vintners White

PREPARATION STEPS

1. Add to a Wine Glass or Highball Glass a few ice cubes, and a squeeze of Lime and Orange wedge.
2. Add 4 oz of Vintners White.
3. Top with 2 oz of Club Soda.
4. Garnish with a Lime Wedge or Orange Peel, then enjoy your refreshing Classic White Wine Spritzer!

Blushing Martini

Blanc de Fleur

PREPARATION STEPS

1. Add Ice, Peach Schnapps and Cranberry Juice to a Cocktail Shaker. Shake Well.
2. Strain into a cocktail glass.
3. Pour 4 oz of Blanc de Fleur into the cocktail glass with mixture.
4. Garnish with strawberry slices for a lovely Blushing Martini!

White Peach Sangria

Pinot Grigio

PREPARATION STEPS

1. Add the bottle of Pinot Grigio, Peach Schnapps, Citrus Juices, and Lemon-Lime Soda to a large Pitcher or Punch Bowl.
2. Add Peach slices (and Apples chunks if desired) to Sangria mixture. Stir to combine.
3. Pour over a glass of ice for a crisp, refreshing White Peach Sangria!

Port Cranberry Sauce

Port

PREPARATION STEPS

1. Wash Cranberries.
2. Add to a Pot the Cranberries, 2 cups of Port, ½ cup of Sugar (to taste), and zest from Orange.
3. Cook on Medium-High heat until cranberries start to pop. Then lower heat and let simmer until most cranberries have popped and created a sauce consistency. Remove from heat.
4. Stir in Apple Pie Spice as sauce is cooling.

Vintners Red BBQ Sauce

Vintners Red

PREPARATION STEPS

1. Mince Yellow Onion.
2. Add to a Saucepan all ingredients and Whisk together.
3. Cook on Medium-High and bring to a boil. Then lower heat and let simmer approximately 1 hour to reduce and thicken sauce.
4. Remove from Heat and Stir until sauce reaches desired thickness.

Red Sangria

Vintners Red

PREPARATION STEPS

1. Dice Oranges (rind removed) and Apples into chunks.
2. Add Oranges, Apples, and Lemon Juice to a large pitcher. Stir to combine.
3. Pour the bottle of Vintners Red, Brandy, and Lemon Juice into the pitcher. Stir all ingredients together.
4. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours, up to overnight, before serving.
5. Pour over a glass of ice and garnish with an orange wedge for a fun, refreshing Red Sangria!

Summer Berry Wine Spritzer

Vintners Red

PREPARATION STEPS

1. Add to a Stemless Wine Glass a few ice cubes, cut strawberries and blueberries.
2. Juice half the Lime. Add to Glass and Stir.
3. Add 4 oz of Vintners Red and Stir.
4. Top with 2 oz of Carbonated Soda (some suggestions are La Croix® Berry or Bubly™ Blackberry).
5. Garnish with a skewer of Strawberries and Blueberries for a fruity Summer Berry Wine Spritzer!

Simple Sangria

Vintners Red & Vintners White

PREPARATION STEPS

1. Combine 3 parts Vintners White and 1 part Vintners Red in a large Pitcher or Wine Growler.
2. Slice multiple types of fruits to please all palates and place in separate bowls or a large platter.
3. Pour Vintners White and Vintners Red mixture over ½ a glass of ice.
4. Add chosen fruits to glass and garnish for a simple, refreshing Sangria!