Add some sparkle to your evening with this Pennsylvania wine cocktail that marries the rich sweetness of Port-style wine with the fun effervescence of sparkling wine. A few ounces of cherry juice add tangy fruit notes while fresh lemon juice brightens and balances the beverage.
This is an ideal holiday statement sipper, a dazzling dessert and a sweet, warming nightcap on a wintry night.
Cherry Port-style Sparkler
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 5 min | 0 min | 5 min |
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Port-Style Pennsylvania Wine
- 3 ounces cherry juice
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice, about 2 tablespoons
- 8 ounces chilled Sparkling Pennsylvania Wine, about 1 cup
- Brandied cherries, for garnish, optional
Method
- Combine Port, cherry juice and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until well-chilled.
- Strain mixture into 2 chilled flute or coupe glasses.
- Top each glass with 4 ounces of sparkling wine. Garnish with a cherry, and serve.
The PA Vines & Wines series was created in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Wine Association.
The Pennsylvania Winery Association (PWA) is a trade association that markets and advocates for the limited licensed wineries in Pennsylvania.
- Recipe and Video: Dish Works
