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Cold day at the campground...add this warm winter cocktail to the mix.

Combine these ingredients with Seven Daughters Red Blend for a warming cocktail after a long winter's journey.

Citrus Spiced Mulled Wine
YIELD
4 servings
PREP TIME
10 minutes
COOK TIME
10 minutes, plus 30 minutes for steeping

INGREDIENTS

1 750 mL bottle red wine
2 oranges, zest and juice
1/4 cup sugar
whole spices such as star anise, black peppercorns, coriander seeds, cardamom pods, and cinnamon sticks
2 tablespoons orange liqueur

Directions

With a vegetable peeler, peel off long strips of orange zest from the oranges. Then juice the oranges and reserve the juice.
Place spices either in a tea ball or wrap them in cheesecloth and tie closed with a piece of twine.
In a pan, crush the orange zest with the sugar with a spoon to bring out the flavor in the orange zest. Add the wine, reserved orange juice and spice packet. Cover and simmer over high heat until wine is hot. Remove from heat and let stand for about 30 minutes. Discard the spice packet and orange zest.
Heat the wine again, just until steaming and add the orange liqueur. Serve hot in mugs.

Source:  http://www.dirtygourmet.com/citrus-spiced-mulled-wine

Feb 15, 2012 at 10:57 PM

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Spending the Evening Inside?

I know, I know...my sisters made me. But, they convinced me by preparing this phenomenal Pomegranate Sangria.  We used Seven Daughters Merlot, and watched some of our favorite chick flicks.  Serve Chilled and Enjoy!

Ingredients

1 bottle fruity red wine
2 cups pomegranate juice
1/2 cup brandy
1/2 cup Triple Sec
1/4 cup simple syrup (equal amounts sugar and water, heated until sugar dissolves, cooled)
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
1 large orange, halved and thinly sliced
1 green apple, cored, halved and thinly sliced
1 cup red grapes, sliced in 1/2

Directions
Combine all ingredients in a pitcher, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 48 hours before serving. Serve over ice.

Source:  http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/pomegranate-sangria-recipe/index.html
 

Feb 15, 2012 at 8:22 PM

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Seven Daughters Wine Julip

Look, y’all! Wine turned into a mint julip! Ain’t nothing finer than that!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup orange juice
• 2 cups strawberry lemonade
• 12 fresh mint sprigs
• 1 pint Seven Daughters Red Winemaker’s Blend

Directions:

1. Add mint sprigs to boiling water and let stand for five minutes.
2. Strain and add fruit juices.
3. Cool.

Just before serving, add red wine to mint/fruit juice mixture. Pour into glasses filled with ice.

Source:  http://www.food.com/recipe/wine-mint-julep-137742

Image Source:  Yahoo

Nov 13, 2011 at 8:12 AM

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Simple White Wine Spritzer

Few things are more enjoyable or refreshing than a simple white wine spritzer. I know. I’m an expert on such matters.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups chilled Seven Daughters White Winemaker’s Blend
• Ice
• 1 ½ cups chilled sparkling lemonade
• Lemon wedges for garnish

Directions:

1. Divide wine among 4 ice-filled wine glasses. 
2. Top with lemonade.
3. Garnish with a lemon wedge.

Source: http://www.marthastewart.com/348498/white-wine-spritzer

Nov 13, 2011 at 7:59 AM

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The Adige

Next time you’re in New York, stop on by Jovia and try Scott Lawrence’s Adige wine cocktail. I promise you will not be disappointed.

Not headed to NYC anytime soon? No worries. You can make the sophisticated concoction from home. 

Ingredients:

• Ice
• Dash of Angostura bitters
• 1/2 ounce Amaro Nonino
• 2 ounces Seven Daughters Sauvignon Blanc
• Club soda
• 1 orange wheel

Directions:

1. Fill one-third of a large wineglass with ice.
2. Add the bitters, amaro and wine and top with a splash of club soda.
3. Float the orange wheel on top. 

Source: http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/the-adige

Nov 13, 2011 at 7:53 AM

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Seven Daughters Kongepjolter

Last year my girlfriends and I went to Russia and were introduced to the Kongepjolter. It’s traditionally made with champagne and served in a beer mug. When we got back home, made it ourselves with a few adaptations…we used our Moscato in lieu of champagne and our boot mugs in lieu of beer mugs. Cheers, everyone!

Ingredients:

• Seven Daughters Moscato

• cognac 

Source: http://www.amazon.com/Century-Novelty-Cowboy-Boot-Mug/dp/B001NBRA08

Nov 13, 2011 at 7:47 AM

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Mango Strawberry Moscato Pops


My right brain: Moscato popsicles?
My left brain: Must you even ask? 

Ingredients:


• mango orange juice

• fresh strawberries

• Seven Daughters Moscato

• 3 oz Dixie cups

• small bamboo forks

Directions:


1. Mix 1 cup of OJ with ½ cup Moscato

2. Pour into 8 small Dixie cups – should fill up about ¾ of the way. Put in the freezer for 30 minutes

3. While those are freezing, take 5 large strawberries and puree with ¼ cup OJ

4. Add this next layer to the popsicles along with the bamboo forks in the center, and freeze overnight
5. Enjoy!

Makes 6 pops (you can easily double or triple to make more) 

Image Source: http://greenweddingshoes.com/diy-bridal-shower-popsicle-party/

Nov 9, 2011 at 3:44 PM

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Pretty in Pink

Wine cocktail? Oh, yes. And one that tastes as pretty as it looks to boot!

Ingredients:

• 1 pluot, rough chopped
• 2 mint leaves
• Handful of ice cubes
• 1/2 cup of Seven Daughters Sauvignon Blanc

Directions:

1. Place pluot pieces in the bottom of a martini shaker.
2. Using a wooden spoon, muddle or slightly crush the fruit.
3. Add mint leaves, ice cubes and wine.
4. Place top on the shaker and shake.
5. Strain drink into a stemless wine glass and garnish with a slice of pluot.

Serves 1.

Source: http://www.foodgal.com/2010/09/wine-cocktails-not-an-oxymoron/

Nov 9, 2011 at 3:00 PM

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Pear Moscato Mimosas

After an early morning hike, there is nothing better than gathering around an open fire with a Pear Moscato Mimosa. Trust me. Try it.

Ingredients:

• 2 bottles Seven Daughters Moscato, chilled
• 4 cups pear nectar
• 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges

Directions:

1. For each serving, pour 3/4 cup of Moscato into a flute, wineglass or, as I prefer, a mason jar, and top with 1/2 cup of pear nectar.
2. Squeeze and drop in 1 wedge of lime.

Serves 8. 

Source: http://www.yumsugar.com/Recipe-Pear-Mimosas-5186199

Nov 9, 2011 at 3:00 PM

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