WINE COCKTAIL
RECIPES
THE NEW MEXICO SOUR
The New Mexico Sour updates the Whiskey Sour recipe (whiskey, lemon, sugar, egg white) with a float of St. Clair Merlot or any variety of our red wine. The wine lends its aromatic qualities and deep red color to the drink.
- Prep Time 15 Minutes
- Serves 4 People
Ingredients
- 2 ounces rye whiskey or bourbon
- 1 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 3/4 ounce simple syrup
- 1 egg white (optional)
- 1/2 ounce St. Clair Red Wine
Instructions
- Add the whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup and egg white (optional) into a shaker with ice and shake hard until well-chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Slowly pour the red wine over the back of a bar spoon so that the wine floats on top of the drink.
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THE SANDIA WINE SPRITZER
This crowd-pleasing summer cocktail serves four, and it’s easy to scale up for a larger crowd. Puree watermelon with agave nectar in the blender, then add St. Clair white wine and club soda for bubbles.
- Prep Time 15 Minutes
- Serves 4 People
Ingredients
- 2 cups watermelon, cubed and chilled
- 1 Tbsp agave nectar
- 2 cups St. Clair White Wine, chilled
- 2 cups club soda, chilled
- Garnish: 4 watermelon wedges
Instructions
- Add the watermelon and agave nectar into a food processor or blender, and pulse until smooth. If desired, pour through a cheesecloth to strain.
- Divide the mixture among 4 rocks glasses.
- Top each glass with equal parts white wine and club soda (about 1/2 cup each).
- Garnish each glass with a watermelon wedge.
THE St. Clair Sangria
The perfect fruity summer cocktail, our St. Clair Sangria is a crowd-pleasing beverage. Serve it at your next barbecue, pour a pitcher for a girl’s night, or enjoy a glass on your patio.
- Prep Time 15 Minutes
- Serves 6-8 People
Ingredients
- 1 (750ml) bottle St. Clair red wine
- 1 c. orange juice
- 1/2 c. brandy
- 1/4 c. granulated sugar
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 apple, sliced
- 1 c. blueberries
- 1 c. sliced strawberries
- 1 12 oz. can seltzer
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, mix together wine, orange juice, brandy and sugar.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve, preferably two hours.
- Top off with seltzer before serving.
