Need a go-to drink that’s both light and flavorful for hot summer days? Summer wine cocktail recipes are the ideal choice, combining the crispness of wine with fresh, fruity flavors. Discover how easy it is to mix these refreshing drinks and make every summer occasion special.
Summer Wine Cocktails
Below are some exciting summer wine cocktails and detailed recipes for each.
Sangria
Sangria is a classic summer wine cocktail known for its fruity and refreshing taste.
Ingredients:
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- 1 bottle of red wine
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 sliced orange
- 1 sliced lemon
- 1 sliced lime
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 2 cans of club soda
Instructions:
- Mix wine, brandy, orange juice, and sugar in a large pitcher.
- Add the sliced fruit and stir.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Add club soda before serving.
Wine Spritzer
A wine spritzer is light and bubbly, making it ideal for summer afternoons.
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle of white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
- 2 cups of soda water
- 1 sliced lemon
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Fill a glass halfway with white wine.
- Add soda water to fill the glass.
- Garnish with a lemon slice.
- Serve over ice.
Rosé Lemonade
Rosé Lemonade is a pink-hued cocktail that combines the sweetness of lemonade with the crispness of rosé.
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle of rosé wine
- 3 cups of lemonade
- 1/4 cup raspberry liqueur
- Fresh raspberries and lemon slices for garnish
Instructions:
- Mix rosé, lemonade, and raspberry liqueur in a pitcher.
- Stir well and refrigerate.
- Serve chilled with fresh raspberries and lemon slices.
Mimosa
The Mimosa is a simple and elegant brunch cocktail.
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle of champagne or sparkling wine
- 2 cups of orange juice
Instructions:
- Fill half of a champagne flute with orange juice.
- Gently pour champagne to fill the rest of the glass.
- Serve immediately.
Bellini
A Bellini is a peach-flavored sparkling cocktail perfect for summer evenings.
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle of prosecco
- 1 cup of peach puree
Instructions:
- Pour peach puree into a champagne flute.
- Slowly add prosecco.
- Stir gently and serve cold.
White Wine Mojito
A White Wine Mojito marries the flavors of a classic mojito with the smoothness of white wine.
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle of white wine
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup simple syrup
- Fresh mint leaves
- Club soda
- Lime slices
Instructions:
- Mix lime juice, simple syrup, and mint leaves in a pitcher.
- Add white wine and stir.
- Top off with club soda.
- Garnish with lime slices and serve over ice.
Red Wine Slushie
Red Wine Slushie is a frozen treat for the hottest summer days.
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle of red wine
- 2 cups of mixed berries (frozen)
- 1/4 cup simple syrup
Instructions:
- Blend red wine, berries, and simple syrup until smooth.
- Freeze for at least 2 hours.
- Serve in a chilled glass.
Aperol Spritz
An Aperol Spritz is an Italian favorite that balances sweetness and bitterness.
Ingredients:
- 3 parts prosecco
- 2 parts Aperol
- 1 part soda water
- Orange slices
Instructions:
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add prosecco, Aperol, and soda water.
- Garnish with an orange slice and serve.
Kir Royale
A Kir Royale is an elegant and simple sparkling wine cocktail.
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle of champagne
- 2 tbsp crème de cassis
Instructions:
- Pour crème de cassis into a champagne flute.
- Slowly add champagne.
- Stir gently and serve immediately.
Peach Sangria
Peach Sangria is a fruity twist on the traditional sangria.
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle of white wine
- 1/4 cup peach schnapps
- 3 sliced peaches
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup sparkling water
Instructions:
- Mix wine, peach schnapps, sliced peaches, and sugar in a pitcher.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Add sparkling water before serving.
Frosé
Frosé is a frozen rosé wine cocktail perfect for summer afternoons.
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle of rosé wine
- 1/2 cup strawberries
- 1/4 cup simple syrup
Instructions:
- Blend rosé, strawberries, and simple syrup until smooth.
- Freeze for a couple of hours.
- Serve in a chilled glass.
Prosecco Margarita
Prosecco Margarita combines the best of prosecco and margarita flavors.
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle of prosecco
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1/2 cup tequila
- 1/4 cup triple sec
- Salt for rimming
Instructions:
- Rim glasses with salt.
- Mix lime juice, tequila, and triple sec in a pitcher.
- Add prosecco and stir gently.
- Serve in salted-rim glasses with ice.
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