Because wine isnt just for sipping.
Looking for a new drink to make for your next gathering?
These wine cocktails are delicious and so easy to shake up.
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Ready to have a bit more fun with a bottle of wine?
Pick out a few wine cocktails for parties that you (and your guests) will love.
Some options include Beaujolais and Chianti, which pair well with warming ingredients like maple syrup and aged rum.
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The resulting drink is effervescent and fruity but not overly sweet.
If you think you could handle a more subdued version of the Italian drink, try this spritz.
For even more of those briney notes, garnish each cocktail with a few pimiento-stuffed green olives.
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Elderflower Spritz
If youre looking for an easy-drinking spritz, this is the one for you.
The resulting cocktail is refreshing, crisp, and not too heavy on the booze.
Lillet-Strawberry Spritz
Lillet is a French wine fortified with a blend of citrus liqueurs.
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Ideal for a picnic or outdoor dinner party, this drink is sure to satisfy your guests.
You’ll just need peach puree and prosecco to pull off this tasty Bellini.
Negroni Sbagliato
Consider this drink a lighter take on a Negroni.
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For the best results, use high-quality vermouth.
The berries also help give this cocktail its unmistakable pink hue.
Easy enough, right?
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Three cheers to that!
Champagne Cocktail No.
Be sure to reserve the tangerine peel to garnish the cocktail.
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Tarragon French 75
This twist on a classy cocktail is the perfect start to a dinner party.
And thats not all!
Its basically autumn in a glass.
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In this recipe, sweet pineapple juice and zesty lime juice are joined by three types of alcohol.
Lillet Blanc and Champagne top this fruity drink for a bubbly beverage that will impress.
This recipe comes from Chez Zou, a cocktail lounge in New York City.
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Each glass is garnished with a strawberry and a lemon round.
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