Summer is the season of leisure, relaxation, and embracing the great outdoors. And what better way to celebrate the sun-kissed days and balmy evenings than with a refreshing wine cocktail? Combining the elegance of wine with the zest of vibrant flavors, these top 10 summer wine cocktails are sure to dazzle your taste buds and elevate your seasonal soirées. So, grab your favorite bottle of wine, some fresh ingredients, and let’s dive into the world of delightful concoctions that will make your summer gatherings shine!
1. Sparkling Strawberry Sangria:
Ingredients:
1 bottle of sparkling rosé wine
1 cup of sliced strawberries
1 orange, sliced
1 lime, sliced
1/4 cup of fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons of honey
Instructions:
In a pitcher, combine the strawberries, orange slices, lime slices, and mint leaves. Drizzle honey over the fruit and gently muddle to release their flavors. Pour in the sparkling rosé and stir. Chill for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors mingle. Serve over ice and garnish with additional strawberry slices and mint leaves. Sip, savor, and let the summer magic unfold!
2. Tropical White Wine Spritzer:
Ingredients:
1 bottle of chilled white wine
1 cup of pineapple juice
1/2 cup of coconut water
1 lime, juiced
Pineapple wedges and lime slices for garnish
Instructions:
In a pitcher, combine the white wine, pineapple juice, coconut water, and lime juice. Stir gently to blend the flavors. Fill glasses with ice, pour the spritzer over, and garnish with pineapple wedges and lime slices. Transport yourself to a tropical paradise with every sip of this delightful concoction!
3. Lemon-Ginger Rosé Fizz:
Ingredients:
1 bottle of chilled rosé wine
1 cup of lemonade
1/4 cup of ginger syrup
Club soda
Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions:
In a shaker, combine the rosé wine, lemonade, and ginger syrup. Shake well to blend the flavors. Fill glasses with ice and pour the mixture halfway. Top with club soda and garnish with lemon slices. The zingy combination of lemon and ginger will add a refreshing twist to your summer evenings!
4. Minty Watermelon Wine Slushie:
Ingredients:
4 cups of cubed watermelon (seedless)
1 cup of chilled rosé wine
1 tablespoon of lime juice
Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
In a blender, combine the watermelon cubes, rosé wine, and lime juice. Blend until smooth and slushy. Pour into glasses and garnish with fresh mint leaves. This frosty treat will keep you cool and hydrated on scorching summer days!
5. Peach Bellini Wine Cocktail:
Ingredients:
1 bottle of chilled Prosecco
2 ripe peaches, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons of peach liqueur (optional)
Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
In a blender, puree the diced peaches until smooth. Pour the peach puree into champagne flutes, filling each glass about 1/3 full. Add a splash of peach liqueur if desired. Slowly top the glasses with Prosecco, allowing the bubbles to cascade over the peach puree. Garnish with mint leaves and let the elegant flavors dance on your palate!
6. Blackberry Basil Rosé Smash:
Ingredients:
1 bottle of chilled rosé wine
1 cup of fresh blackberries
6-8 fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons of honey
Club soda
Blackberries and basil leaves for garnish
Instructions:
In a cocktail shaker, muddle the blackberries, basil leaves, and honey together until well combined. Fill glasses with ice and divide the blackberry mixture among them. Pour rosé wine over the mixture, leaving some room at the top. Top each glass with a splash of club soda. Garnish with blackberries and basil leaves. This vibrant cocktail will bring a burst of summer flavors to your palate!
7. Citrus White Sangria:
Ingredients:
1 bottle of chilled white wine
1 cup of orange juice
1/2 cup of pineapple juice
1/4 cup of lime juice
1/4 cup of lemon juice
1/4 cup of simple syrup
Sliced oranges, lemons, and limes for garnish
Instructions:
In a pitcher, combine the white wine, orange juice, pineapple juice, lime juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Stir well to blend the flavors. Add slices of oranges, lemons, and limes to the mixture. Chill for at least one hour to let the flavors meld. Serve over ice and garnish with additional citrus slices. Indulge in the refreshing tang of this zesty sangria!
8. Raspberry Rosé Mojito:
Ingredients:
1 bottle of chilled rosé wine
1/2 cup of fresh raspberries
1/4 cup of fresh lime juice
1/4 cup of mint leaves
2 tablespoons of simple syrup
Club soda
Fresh raspberries and mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions:
In a cocktail shaker, muddle the raspberries, lime juice, mint leaves, and simple syrup until well combined. Fill glasses with ice and divide the raspberry mixture among them. Pour rosé wine over the mixture, leaving some room at the top. Top each glass with a splash of club soda. Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint sprigs. This vibrant mojito with a wine twist will add a touch of elegance to your summer gatherings!
9. White Wine Peach Sangria:
Ingredients:
1 bottle of chilled white wine
2 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
1 cup of sliced strawberries
1/2 cup of peach schnapps
1/4 cup of orange juice
1/4 cup of simple syrup
Peach slices and strawberry slices for garnish
Instructions:
In a pitcher, combine the white wine, peaches, strawberries, peach schnapps, orange juice, and simple syrup. Stir gently to mix the flavors. Chill for at least one hour to let the fruits infuse their essence into the wine. Serve over ice and garnish with peach and strawberry slices. Sip this fruity sangria and let the sweetness of summer envelop you!
10. Rosé Lemonade Spritzer:
Ingredients:
1 bottle of chilled rosé wine
1 cup of lemonade
1/4 cup of elderflower liqueur
Club soda
Lemon slices and edible flowers for garnish
Instructions:
In a pitcher, combine the rosé wine, lemonade, and elderflower liqueur. Stir gently to blend the flavors. Fill glasses with ice and pour the spritzer over them. Top with club soda and garnish with lemon slices and edible flowers. This elegant and effervescent Rosé Lemonade Spritzer is a delightful way to toast to the joys of summer. Sip, unwind, and let the refreshing combination of flavors transport you to a state of pure bliss!
With these top 10 summer wine cocktails, your taste buds are in for a treat! From fruity sangrias to zesty spritzers, these refreshing concoctions bring out the best of both worlds—wine and cocktails. So, gather your friends, fire up the grill, and raise your glasses to the season of sun-soaked fun. Cheers to the summer and to the enchanting flavors that make it truly memorable! To book a tasting or learn how to make cocktails with your team drop us a line.
