I love both wine and cocktails and I hate choosing between the two; which is why I decided to try mixing a wine cocktail. As the name suggests wine cocktails are beverages made with a combination of your favorite wine and spirits.
For this project I experimented with various wines from the Folie à Deux collection, based out of California. After much research and sampling of several different varietals I decided the Zinfandel, with hints of blackberry, mocha & cedar would compliment the spirits I wanted to use.
The Zin Manhattan is a play on the Manhattan cocktail which substitutes Zinfandel for the vermouth in the classic version.
The Zin Manhattan
1 oz Folie à Deux Zinfandel
1 oz bourbon
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
1/2 teaspoon powdered sugar
1 Luxardo Cherry
Stir all the ingredients together with ice in a mixing glass and strain into a cocktail glass. Top with cherry.
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YUM YUM!! So pretty. What a festive presentation. Will share with some of my 'cocktail' experimenting friends!
ReplyDeleteI say yes to anything with bourbon and cherries :) YUM!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a pretty drink!
ReplyDeleteYes to this! Growing up, a Manhattan, was the go-to drink of my grandmom, mom and dad, My grandmom had two on her 100th birthday, lol! When she passed at 102+ after the service everyone had a Manhattan and we all toasted to her :) Love this twist on the traditional!
ReplyDeletewow - what a great cocktail - perfect for any celebration!
ReplyDeleteThat is a perfect cocktail. Looks great.
ReplyDeleteAn interesting combination, this! I bet one would be enough to lay me flat under the table though, lol!
ReplyDeleteI love a good Manhattan, so does my hubby! I'll have to make this for him.
ReplyDeleteSubstituting a Zinfandel for vermouth makes perfect sense.
ReplyDeleteSounds wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSounds good.
ReplyDeleteNow I'm really diggin' this recipe! Gots to try!! xo
ReplyDeleteSounds yummy!
ReplyDeleteI can feel a cocktail party coming on
ReplyDeleteWine cocktails are the best! I can't wait to try this at my next party ... :)
ReplyDeleteThis cocktail sounds just amazing
ReplyDeleteSounds so pretty.
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