Red Valentine’s day wine mixed drink in a glass
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While you can never fail serving champagne or sparkling wine for Valentine’s Day, often it is much better to get a little more creative and serve a tantalizing white wine mixed drink. After all, white wine has actually been used as a base for mixed drinks as far back as the ancient Greeks and Romans, who used to include honey, spices, and different kinds of fruit to wine.
With this in mind, we consulted some white wine experts and sommeliers who offered recipes for some of their favorite white wine cocktails. These are ideal to work as an aperitif before a romantic Valentine’s Day supper, and one can even be acted as dessert. Or they work similarly well for a Valentine’s Day party with friends and family. Attempt your hand as a wine mixologist and see which one is the crowd favorite.
# 1) Classic French Kir with a Raspberry Twist Benoit Lecat, wine teacher and part-time sommelier, discovered this distinct twist on the timeless French Kir mixed drink while living and working in Burgundy, France. “The kir mixed drink was invented by Canon Kir, who was the mayor of Dijon in the mid 1900’s,” stated Lecat in a phone interview. “He combined white wine made from the high-acid Aligoté grape with sweet crème de cassis, which is a regional product in Burgundy.” The result is a perfectly colored dark pink cocktail with a sweet currant note and the cleansing finish of the high-acid white wine.
” But today kirs can be produced with any dry gewurztraminer and several fruit alcohols,” commented Lecat, “such as raspberry, plum, wild peach, strawberry, cherry, and periodically apricot.” He believes that for Valentine’s Day making a kir with a raspberry alcohol is a good choice.
Recipe: Mix 2/3 chilled dry gewurztraminer with 1/3 raspberry liqueur (like Chambord) in a red wine glass. Stir, and add a number of fresh raspberries (optional) to the glass before serving. Toast to enjoy and friendship. (Note: a non-alcoholic version can be made with non-alcoholic white wine and red grenadine syrup.)
< h2 class= ” subhead-embed color-accent bg-base font-accent font-size text-align” > # 2) Iberian Kiss( Beso Iberico) White Wine Cocktail Andrea Robinson, Master Sommelier and wine expert, recommends a sexy wine cocktail from Portugal. With the title, ‘Iberian Kiss’, Robinson warns against “replacing anything labeled ‘Port’ or ‘Sherry’ from places aside from the regions of origin in the Iberian peninsula – the quality and credibility are not there,” she mentioned in an e-mail interview.
Dish: 4 oz White Port, 3/4 oz Manzanilla or Spanish Fino Sherry, and 1 1/2 inch piece fresh orange peel. Pre-chill a martini glass in the freezer or fridge. In an ice-filled mixing glass, include the white Port, then the Sherry. Stir with a bar spoon or long-handled teaspoon for 15 seconds. Stress into the cooled mixed drink glass. Grasp each end of the orange peel with your thumbs and forefingers and twist over the top of the mixed drink (this will spray an aromatic mist of the orange oil over the surface area of the beverage), then drop the peel into the beverage. Serve right away.
” When I last made this recipe,” reported Robinson, “I utilized Taylor Fladgate Chip Dry, however the new one from Cockburn’s called White Heights would likewise be great. For the sherry, I normally have La Gitana Manzanilla in the fridge for this. For the orange peel,” she continued,” I use a veggie peeler to remove just the shiny/oily leading layer, avoiding the much deeper white pith.” This wine mixed drink packs a punch with an alcohol level around 16– 17%, and can start Valentine’s Day events off on a high note.
# 3) Chocolate Martini Red White Wine Frappé Karen Davidson, marketing organizer with Nectar of the Vine, a company that concentrates on wine and spirits mixed drink blends, describes this beverage as ‘sensational.’ “It is terrific for Valentine’s Day,” she stated in a phone interview. “It integrates chocolate and red white wine, and in 2015 I added strawberries and whip cream.”
Recipe: In a 2-quart pitcher, mix 1 bottle of your preferred dry red wine (750ml/24oz bottle), an equal amount of water, and 1 package of Chocolate Martini Frappé mix (10oz). Stir well and freeze for 3-4 hours or longer. Thaw for 20-30 minutes, mix with a wire whisk or smooth in mixer to wanted consistency. Serve in a cooled martini glass with the rim dipped in chocolate syrup. Optional: include chopped strawberries and whip cream on top.
” You can likewise make a warm variation,” specified Davidson. “Just put the components in a pot on low for 20-30 minutes.” Whether you serve it chilled or hot, this is a delightful wine cocktail for Valentine’s Day that can be served prior to supper, or also as dessert.
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bg-base font-accent font-size text-align” > # 4) Torrontés Tango with Watermelon Jimena Estrella Orrego, a teacher and white wine specialist in Mendoza, Argentina, shared this delightful wine cocktail dish. In Argentina they scoop out fresh watermelon and turn it into juice, and then blend it with chilled Torrontés red wine. It is generally functioned as an aperitif, and is rejuvenating and wonderful– particularly because the white floral notes of Torrontés are raised and improved with the luscious fruit of the watermelon. Nevertheless, if Torrontés is not available, Argentinians will frequently blend the watermelon juice with other white wines.
Recipe: Integrate 3 ounces freshly combined watermelon juice (seedless), 3 ounces of chilled Torrontés white wine, 1/2 teaspoon Rose’s Grenadine, and ice in a martini shaker. Shake for 30 seconds (and do a little tango with a rose in your mouth), and then pressure into a chilled martini or white wine glass. Garnish with a fresh increased petal on top. Optional: consist of 5 drops of increased water and/or 2 teaspoons Watermelon Vodka to the mix prior to shaking.
The result is a pale pink cocktail that smells and tastes scrumptious. For Valentine’s Day, serve with a bouquet of pink roses.
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font-accent font-size text-align” > # 5) French 75 with a Pink Style Curtis Mann, Master of White Wine and Group President of Alcohol for Albertsons ACI Companies( Safeway, Alberton’s, Gem Osco, etc) confesses that one of his favorite white wine cocktails is a French 75, however that for Valentine’s Day he likes to jazz it up a bit with pink sparkling wine, and perhaps include a strawberry piece as garnish instead of the conventional lemon twist. Therefore, the French 75 with a Pink Style.
” You can utilize a Crémant d’Alsace rosé like Lucien Albrecht for the sparkling wine,” he recommended in a text interview. “The brilliant acidity and light red fruits (of the wine) melds well with gin, lemon and a touch of sweetness. Also the darker pink color is quite suitable for Valentine’s.” He added, “If you use a lighter colored crémant rosé red wine like a Bourgogne, the lemon turns the increased a peach color.” For that reason, a pink Alsatian champagne creates a bolder pink color for the mixed drink.
Recipe: Include 1 oz gin, 1/2 oz newly squeezed lemon juice, 1/2 oz easy syrup, and ice to a martini shaker. Strain into a champagne flute, leading with 3 ounces pink Crémant d’Alsace shimmering rosé white wine, and garnish with a strawberry slice.
# 6) Blood Orange Rose 75
Chris Sawyer, Sommelier to the Stars, red wine author, and consultant, also enjoys French 75 white wine cocktails, however he customizes the standard recipe to consist of American shimmering rosé red wine, juice of a blood orange, a red cherry, and a rose petal for Valentine’s Day.
Recipe: Include 1 oz gin, 1/2 oz easy syrup, 1/2 oz freshly squeezed blood orange juice, and ice to a martini shaker. Stress into a Champagne flute or gin glass, and after that top with 3 oz of American sparkling rosé wine. Drop a red cherry into the glass, and garnish with a piece of blood orange and a rose petal.
” The Blood Orange Rose 75 version is more ‘lovey-dovey’ for Valentine’s Day,” he stated in a phone interview. “It is not the conventional yellow color, but a more fantastic pink. I like to use American sparkling rosé red wine, such as Domaine Carneros Brut Rosé, integrated with blood orange juice, since it is fruiter, tangier and has an actually cool color. Individuals enjoy it, and Valentine’s Day is all about love.”
Dish: 4 oz White Port, 3/4 oz Manzanilla or Spanish Fino Sherry, and 1 1/2 inch piece fresh orange peel. Pre-chill a martini glass in the freezer or fridge. In an ice-filled mixing glass, include the white Port, then the Sherry. Stir with a bar spoon or long-handled teaspoon for 15 seconds. Stress into the cooled mixed drink glass. Grasp each end of the orange peel with your thumbs and forefingers and twist over the top of the mixed drink (this will spray an aromatic mist of the orange oil over the surface area of the beverage), then drop the peel into the beverage. Serve right away.
” When I last made this recipe,” reported Robinson, “I utilized Taylor Fladgate Chip Dry, however the new one from Cockburn’s called White Heights would likewise be great. For the sherry, I normally have La Gitana Manzanilla in the fridge for this. For the orange peel,” she continued,” I use a veggie peeler to remove just the shiny/oily leading layer, avoiding the much deeper white pith.” This wine mixed drink packs a punch with an alcohol level around 16– 17%, and can start Valentine’s Day events off on a high note.
# 3) Chocolate Martini Red White Wine Frappé Karen Davidson, marketing organizer with Nectar of the Vine, a company that concentrates on wine and spirits mixed drink blends, describes this beverage as ‘sensational.’ “It is terrific for Valentine’s Day,” she stated in a phone interview. “It integrates chocolate and red white wine, and in 2015 I added strawberries and whip cream.”
Recipe: In a 2-quart pitcher, mix 1 bottle of your preferred dry red wine (750ml/24oz bottle), an equal amount of water, and 1 package of Chocolate Martini Frappé mix (10oz). Stir well and freeze for 3-4 hours or longer. Thaw for 20-30 minutes, mix with a wire whisk or smooth in mixer to wanted consistency. Serve in a cooled martini glass with the rim dipped in chocolate syrup. Optional: include chopped strawberries and whip cream on top.
” You can likewise make a warm variation,” specified Davidson. “Just put the components in a pot on low for 20-30 minutes.” Whether you serve it chilled or hot, this is a delightful wine cocktail for Valentine’s Day that can be served prior to supper, or also as dessert.
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bg-base font-accent font-size text-align” > # 4) Torrontés Tango with Watermelon Jimena Estrella Orrego, a teacher and white wine specialist in Mendoza, Argentina, shared this delightful wine cocktail dish. In Argentina they scoop out fresh watermelon and turn it into juice, and then blend it with chilled Torrontés red wine. It is generally functioned as an aperitif, and is rejuvenating and wonderful– particularly because the white floral notes of Torrontés are raised and improved with the luscious fruit of the watermelon. Nevertheless, if Torrontés is not available, Argentinians will frequently blend the watermelon juice with other white wines.
Recipe: Integrate 3 ounces freshly combined watermelon juice (seedless), 3 ounces of chilled Torrontés white wine, 1/2 teaspoon Rose’s Grenadine, and ice in a martini shaker. Shake for 30 seconds (and do a little tango with a rose in your mouth), and then pressure into a chilled martini or white wine glass. Garnish with a fresh increased petal on top. Optional: consist of 5 drops of increased water and/or 2 teaspoons Watermelon Vodka to the mix prior to shaking.
The result is a pale pink cocktail that smells and tastes scrumptious. For Valentine’s Day, serve with a bouquet of pink roses.
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font-accent font-size text-align” > # 5) French 75 with a Pink Style Curtis Mann, Master of White Wine and Group President of Alcohol for Albertsons ACI Companies( Safeway, Alberton’s, Gem Osco, etc) confesses that one of his favorite white wine cocktails is a French 75, however that for Valentine’s Day he likes to jazz it up a bit with pink sparkling wine, and perhaps include a strawberry piece as garnish instead of the conventional lemon twist. Therefore, the French 75 with a Pink Style.
” You can utilize a Crémant d’Alsace rosé like Lucien Albrecht for the sparkling wine,” he recommended in a text interview. “The brilliant acidity and light red fruits (of the wine) melds well with gin, lemon and a touch of sweetness. Also the darker pink color is quite suitable for Valentine’s.” He added, “If you use a lighter colored crémant rosé red wine like a Bourgogne, the lemon turns the increased a peach color.” For that reason, a pink Alsatian champagne creates a bolder pink color for the mixed drink.
Recipe: Include 1 oz gin, 1/2 oz newly squeezed lemon juice, 1/2 oz easy syrup, and ice to a martini shaker. Strain into a champagne flute, leading with 3 ounces pink Crémant d’Alsace shimmering rosé white wine, and garnish with a strawberry slice.
# 6) Blood Orange Rose 75
Chris Sawyer, Sommelier to the Stars, red wine author, and consultant, also enjoys French 75 white wine cocktails, however he customizes the standard recipe to consist of American shimmering rosé red wine, juice of a blood orange, a red cherry, and a rose petal for Valentine’s Day.
Recipe: Include 1 oz gin, 1/2 oz easy syrup, 1/2 oz freshly squeezed blood orange juice, and ice to a martini shaker. Stress into a Champagne flute or gin glass, and after that top with 3 oz of American sparkling rosé wine. Drop a red cherry into the glass, and garnish with a piece of blood orange and a rose petal.
” The Blood Orange Rose 75 version is more ‘lovey-dovey’ for Valentine’s Day,” he stated in a phone interview. “It is not the conventional yellow color, but a more fantastic pink. I like to use American sparkling rosé red wine, such as Domaine Carneros Brut Rosé, integrated with blood orange juice, since it is fruiter, tangier and has an actually cool color. Individuals enjoy it, and Valentine’s Day is all about love.”
font-accent font-size text-align” > # 5) French 75 with a Pink Style Curtis Mann, Master of White Wine and Group President of Alcohol for Albertsons ACI Companies( Safeway, Alberton’s, Gem Osco, etc) confesses that one of his favorite white wine cocktails is a French 75, however that for Valentine’s Day he likes to jazz it up a bit with pink sparkling wine, and perhaps include a strawberry piece as garnish instead of the conventional lemon twist. Therefore, the French 75 with a Pink Style.
” You can utilize a Crémant d’Alsace rosé like Lucien Albrecht for the sparkling wine,” he recommended in a text interview. “The brilliant acidity and light red fruits (of the wine) melds well with gin, lemon and a touch of sweetness. Also the darker pink color is quite suitable for Valentine’s.” He added, “If you use a lighter colored crémant rosé red wine like a Bourgogne, the lemon turns the increased a peach color.” For that reason, a pink Alsatian champagne creates a bolder pink color for the mixed drink.
Recipe: Include 1 oz gin, 1/2 oz newly squeezed lemon juice, 1/2 oz easy syrup, and ice to a martini shaker. Strain into a champagne flute, leading with 3 ounces pink Crémant d’Alsace shimmering rosé white wine, and garnish with a strawberry slice.
# 6) Blood Orange Rose 75
Chris Sawyer, Sommelier to the Stars, red wine author, and consultant, also enjoys French 75 white wine cocktails, however he customizes the standard recipe to consist of American shimmering rosé red wine, juice of a blood orange, a red cherry, and a rose petal for Valentine’s Day.
Recipe: Include 1 oz gin, 1/2 oz easy syrup, 1/2 oz freshly squeezed blood orange juice, and ice to a martini shaker. Stress into a Champagne flute or gin glass, and after that top with 3 oz of American sparkling rosé wine. Drop a red cherry into the glass, and garnish with a piece of blood orange and a rose petal.
” The Blood Orange Rose 75 version is more ‘lovey-dovey’ for Valentine’s Day,” he stated in a phone interview. “It is not the conventional yellow color, but a more fantastic pink. I like to use American sparkling rosé red wine, such as Domaine Carneros Brut Rosé, integrated with blood orange juice, since it is fruiter, tangier and has an actually cool color. Individuals enjoy it, and Valentine’s Day is all about love.”