Summer is in full swing! The perfect way to celebrate these hot days is with a deliciously refreshing Summer Wine Cocktail.
We’ve listed our top Summer Wine Cocktails:
Strawberry-Grapefruit Rosé Summer Wine Cocktail
Our firm favourite!
(Makes 1 glass)
Ingredients:
- 2 strawberries
- 90 ml Le Pommier Rosé Wine
- 30 ml strawberry vodka
- 30 ml fresh grapefruit juice
- Simple syrup, as needed
- Ice
Directions:
- Place strawberries in a glass and muddle well.
- Fill glass with ice, then add rosé, strawberry vodka and grapefruit juice. Stir.
- Add simple syrup, if desired.
Pomegranate & Lime White Wine Spritzer
This pomegranate lime white wine spritzer is the perfect all year round drink. It’s made with white wine, seltzer, lime and lots of pomegranate seeds.
(Makes 2 cocktails)
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sparkling water
- 1 cup Le Pommier Sauvignon Blanc Wine
- 1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds
- 1 lime wedge
Directions:
Add ice to a glass. Add wine, top with sparkling water. Add pomegranate seeds and lime wedge.
Source: Nutmeg Nanny
Red, White and Blue Sangria
Ingredients:
- Strawberries, sliced
- Blueberries
- Pineapple cut into star shapes
- 2 bottles Le Pommier Sauvignon Blanc white wine
- 1 cup Triple Sec
- 1/2 Cup berry-flavoured vodka
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup simple syrup
Combine the ingredients in a large pitcher and stir. Chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours.
Sangria with Red Wine
Ingredients:
- 2 bottles Le Pommier MAC Red Blend wine
- 1 cup Grand Mariner
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- 1 litre sparkling water
Method:
- Combine all ingredients in large pitcher or punch bowl with ice or chill overnight.
- Serve over ice. Garnish with frosty (nearly frozen) fruits and long slivers of fresh orange peel.
Red Wine Punch Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 2 parts red wine (Le Pommier’s famous Jonathan’s Malbec will work perfectly!)
- 1 part soda (7-Up or Sprite)
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 3tbsp oranges
Method:
Mix large parts of icing sugar with red wine in a punch bowl, and stir well. Add the soda, plenty of ice, and drop in a few orange (or lemon) slices. Serve immediately.
Cosmopolitan Delight Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 45 ml brandy
- 15 ml orange liqueur
- 15 ml simple syrup
- 22ml fresh lemon juice
- 7ml orgeat syrup
- 1 splash Le Pommier wine
Method:
- Shake all ingredients with ice and serv e over ice in an old-fashioned glass.
- Top with a splash of red wine. Garnish with fresh fruit, and serve.
Do you have any favourite summer wine cocktails? Do share them with us! Be sure to follow our Pinterest Board for more ideas and recipes.