Exploring Unique Wine Cocktails: Refreshing Recipes for August


August's sweltering heat calls for innovative ways to enjoy your favorite wines. Wine cocktails are a delightful and refreshing twist that can enhance your summer gatherings. At Latah Creek Winery, we love to experiment with our wines to create unique and invigorating cocktails perfect for hot summer days. In this blog post, we’ll share some of our favorite wine cocktail recipes, each crafted to highlight the distinct characteristics of our wines while providing a cool, refreshing drink. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, a pool party, or just looking for a new way to enjoy your wine, these cocktails are sure to impress.

1. Riesling Sangria

Ingredients:

  • 1 bottle of Riesling
  • 1/4 cup brandy
  • 1/4 cup orange liqueur
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup sliced peaches
  • 1 cup sliced strawberries
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • 1 lime, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup club soda
  • Ice

Instructions:

  1. In a large pitcher, combine the Riesling, brandy, orange liqueur, and orange juice.
  2. Add the sliced peaches, strawberries, blueberries, lemon, and lime.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
  4. Just before serving, add the club soda and ice.
  5. Serve chilled and garnish with additional fruit slices.

2. Sparkling Wine Mojito

Ingredients:

  • 1 bottle of Sparkling Wine
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup simple syrup
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
  • Club soda
  • Ice
  • Lime wedges and mint sprigs for garnish

Instructions:

  1. In a pitcher, muddle the mint leaves with the lime juice and simple syrup.
  2. Add the Sparkling Wine and stir gently.
  3. Fill glasses with ice and pour the mixture over the ice.
  4. Top with a splash of club soda.
  5. Garnish with lime wedges and mint sprigs before serving.

3. Rosé Lemonade

Ingredients:

  • 1 bottle of Rosé
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup simple syrup
  • 1 cup cold water
  • Lemon slices for garnish
  • Ice

Instructions:

  1. In a pitcher, combine the lemon juice, simple syrup, and cold water.
  2. Add the Rosé and stir until well mixed.
  3. Fill glasses with ice and pour the Rosé lemonade over the ice.
  4. Garnish with lemon slices and serve immediately.

4. Red Wine Spritzer

Ingredients:

  • 1 bottle of Merlot
  • 1/2 cup cranberry juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup simple syrup
  • Club soda
  • Ice
  • Lime slices and fresh cranberries for garnish

Instructions:

  1. In a pitcher, combine the Merlot, cranberry juice, lime juice, and simple syrup.
  2. Fill glasses with ice and pour the mixture over the ice.
  3. Top with a splash of club soda.
  4. Garnish with lime slices and fresh cranberries before serving.

5. Peach Bellini

Ingredients:

  • 1 bottle of Sparkling Wine
  • 1 cup fresh peach puree (about 2-3 ripe peaches, peeled and blended)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Ice
  • Peach slices for garnish

Instructions:

  1. In a blender, puree the peeled peaches with the lemon juice until smooth.
  2. Fill glasses with ice and add about 1/4 cup of peach puree to each glass.
  3. Slowly pour the Sparkling Wine over the peach puree, stirring gently to combine.
  4. Garnish with peach slices and serve immediately.

Wine cocktails offer a delightful way to enjoy your favorite Latah Creek wines while staying cool during the hot days of August. From the crisp and fruity Riesling Sangria to the refreshing Sparkling Wine Mojito, these recipes are perfect for any summer occasion. We invite you to try these cocktails and experiment with your own creations using our diverse range of wines. Cheers to a summer filled with delicious and refreshing wine cocktails!

Cheers,

Natalie