Red, white, or sparkling wine?
Sangria uses red wine with brandy, orange curaçao, juices, syrup, and soda. Tinto de Verano pairs red wine with lemon soda, while Calimocho uses cola. Bicicletta combines white wine, Campari, and soda. Aperol Spritz and Hugo use Prosecco with different liqueurs and mixers. Choose by wine style and flavor before opening a bottle.
Chilled spritzers and warm wine
Simple Mulled Wine uses red wine and spices. White Mulled Wine uses grapefruit and honey; Chamomile Mulled Wine adds tea and spices; Lemon Mulled Wine includes limoncello, honey, and cardamom. Follow their heating instructions and avoid boiling. For cold sparkling recipes, chill the ingredients and build gently. The added spirits and liqueurs mean a wine cocktail is not necessarily lighter than a glass of wine. Use the recipe's portions and distinguish individual serves from any larger batch you plan.
