Best Summer Wine Cocktails
Today we’re talking about the best summer wine cocktails: delicious, easy to make, and perfect for the season.
Refreshing Rosé Cocktails
Rosé is the perfect light, refreshing wine for a summer sip. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or just elevating your evening glass, a wine cocktail is the way to go.
Starting strong: frozen rosé, or “frosé.” This fun, fruity drink blends rosé with frozen fruit and honey or agave syrup. Frozen strawberries or cherries work especially well. It comes together in the blender in under five minutes, the perfect way to cool down after the beach or the pool.
Next, rosé sangria, ideal for that dinner party you have coming up. It takes more prep than frosé, but the work pays off. You’ll need fruit, sugar (or a substitute), rosé wine, brandy, and mint for garnish. It’s a crowd pleaser, just budget some time for prep.
The Aperol Spritz
This drink earns all the hype around it, and might be the ultimate summer wine cocktail. Its bold orange color and sparkling appearance embody summer itself. Made with a sparkling wine like Prosecco, Aperol, and soda water in a 3-2-1 ratio, serve it over ice alongside your favorite summer meal.
White Wine Summer Spritzers
Short on time, or just need a drink in hand fast? White wine spritzers are a great choice, made with just three ingredients: white wine, club soda, and a lime wedge for garnish.
With a bit more prep time, take it further by blending watermelon and agave and stirring the mixture into your spritzer. Serve over ice and enjoy all summer long.
The Allure of Wine Cocktails
Wine cocktails offer a refreshing alternative to a traditional glass of wine. Complementary flavors like fruit or juice bring out the wine’s nuances, and options like mimosas at brunch or sangria at dinner add versatility for anyone enjoying a glass with friends.
Tips for Perfect Cocktails Every Time
Remember that the wine is the star and should be treated as such: choose a wine you love and serve it at the right temperature. Serve sparkling wine between 38 and 45 degrees Fahrenheit, and white wine between 45 and 55 degrees. Aim for balance between the wine and its accompaniments, they should enhance the wine, not overpower it.
It’s best to avoid adding ice directly to a wine cocktail, since it dilutes the drink and dulls its flavor. Frozen fruit, like strawberries, works well instead, keeping your drink cold without watering it down.
Grab some of our wines to enjoy on their own or in one of these cocktails.
Cheers,
Courtney