Cheers To Summer

by Iris

Picture this, it’s a warm summer evening, whether hosting a party or enjoying a drink with pals, you’re surrounded by laughter and good company. It’s time to toast to the season.

 

 

Spicy Guava Mimosa

Ingredients:

  • 3 ounces guava juice
  • 5 ounces of Ruffino Prosecco
  • 1 jalapeno
  • Ice cubes
  • Sprig of mint (optional)

Method:

  • Muddle two slices of jalapeno in a mixer.
  • Pour in your Guava juice and ice and shake well.
  • Strain and pour into the flute glass.
  • Top it off with Ruffino Prosecco. You can garnish with a sprig of mint.

Ruffino Prosecco, $22.10

 

Classic Sangria

Ingredients:

  •  1 bottle  Jackson-Triggs Proprietors’ Selection Merlot
  • 1/4 cup brandy
  • 1/4 cup orange liqueur (such as triple sec or Cointreau)
  • 1/4 cup simple syrup
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup sliced mixed fruits ( oranges, apples, berries)
  • Sparkling water (optional, for serving)
  • Ice cubes

Method:

  • In a large pitcher, combine the Merlot, brandy, orange liqueur, simple syrup, and orange juice. Stir well to combine the ingredients.
  • Add the sliced mixed fruits to the pitcher and gently stir.
  • Place the pitcher in the refrigerator and let the sangria chill for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow the flavours to meld together.
  • When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes. Garnish with additional fruit slices, if desired

Jackson-Triggs Proprietors’ Selection Merlot, $12.95

 

Piña Colada Wine Punch

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 2 tbsp coconut cream
  • 1 tbsp white rum (optional)
  • 1/2 cup Inniskillin Cellar Select Sauvignon Blanc
  • 1/4 cup pineapple chunks
  • Ice cubes
  • Pineapple slice and maraschino cherry for garnish

Method:

  • In a blender, combine the pineapple juice, coconut cream, and white rum and blend until smooth.
  • In a serving glass, pour in the Sauvignon Blanc.
  • Slowly pour the blended pineapple mixture into the glass with the wine, stirring gently to mix the ingredients together.
  • Fill the glass with ice cubes.
  • Garnish with a pineapple slice and a maraschino cherry for a tropical touch.

Inniskillin Cellar Select Sauvignon Blanc, $15.95

 

Ultimate Tom Collins 

BOMBAY Citron Pressé, $35.95

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz BOMBAY Citron Pressé
  • 0.5 oz Fresh lemon juice
  • 0.3 oz Simple syrup
  • 2.5 oz Fever-Tree Club Soda
  • 1 Lemon Wedge

Method:

  • Add BOMBAY Citron Pressé to an ice-filled highball glass.
  • Add lemon juice & simple syrup and top with soda water.
  • Stir & garnish with fresh lemon wheel.

 

White Claw Black Cherry Flavoured Vodka, $34.95

 

La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, $31.95

 

Ruffino Aqua di Venus Rosé 2021, $25.95

 

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, $22.95

 

Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay, $22.95

 

The Good Rosé by Saintly, $19.95

 

Ruffino Lumina Pinot Grigio IGT, $16.05

 

Sandbanks Summer Rose VQA, $14.95

 

Bodacious Bubbles, $12.95

 

Asahi Super Dry, 6 x 330ml | $17.95

 

BASK White Wine Spritz, $3.95

 

Growers Clementine Pineapple, $3.60

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