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Thank you for taking the time to visit my site. Here, I talk about all things wine. I share some memories of the different vineyards I have visited and You will also find some food & and wine pairings. Every now and then I will also share some recipes for some delicious wine cocktails.

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XOXO, Smiling Danny        WSET Level 1 Award in Wines

 

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What Shall I Do Next?

What Shall I Do Next?

How many of you have wine left from the “Sweet Wine with Your Sweetheart” Series? Have you been wondering what to do with the leftovers? Well, I have two delicious wine cocktail recipes just for you!

Red Wine Sangria

You will need:

  • 1/2c Roscato Sweet Red
  • 1/4c Cranberry Juice
  • 1/4c Simply Lemonade
  • 1 Tbs Lime Juice
  • 1/2 of a Raspberry Orange peeled and squeezed (This fruit is seasonal)
  • 1 Raspberry Orange segment for Garnish

Directions:

Fill up half of your wine glass with ice. Then in the order listed above add all of your ingredients. Be sure to squeeze the juice of the oranges into the glass before adding the segments. Next, add your garnish. Give it a nice stir and enjoy!

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White Wine Sangria

You will need:

  • 1/2c Stella Rosa Moscato D’Asti
  • 1/4c Apple Juice
  • 2 Tbs Lemon Juice
  • 3 Strawberries Sliced Veritcally
  • 1 Whole Strawberry for Garnish

Directions:

Fill up half of your wine glass with ice. Next, add your sliced strawberries. Then in the the order listed above add the rest of your ingredients. Give it a nice stir and refrigerate for 15 minutes to allow the juice from the strawberries to seep in the Sangria. After 15 minutes, give it a nice stir, garnish and enjoy.

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I hope you enjoy these wine cocktail recipes! Spring is right around the corner and these cocktails will be a refreshing treat to enjoy on these upcoming beautiful days.

Salu’d

XOXO, Smiling Danny

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