Celebrate Halloween with all your favorite witches! Make this wickedly delicious Halloween cocktail, my Witches Brew Cocktail. Ready in just minutes, say Cheers this Halloween with this vodka cocktail. How Read more…
Wine & Cocktails
Whether we’re celebrating a special occasion, or just the fact we made it to Friday, wine can make any day just a little more memorable. Red. White. Rosé. Champagne. Each one has something unique to bring to the table. Let’s use wine to spark memories, heighten our food experiences, or just enjoy a glass or two together.
Cherry Smash Old Fashioned Cocktail
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How To Pair Food With Sparkling Wine and Champagne
Here are some tips for How To Pair Food With Sparkling Wine and Champagne. Grab a glass of bubbly and learn which foods go best with this delectable wine! Cheers! Read more…
Long Island Iced Tea Variation Ideas
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Pineapple Island Crush Cocktail
Made with fresh pineapple, vodka and rum this pineapple cocktail is a tropical delight! Enjoy this Pineapple Island Crush Cocktail all summer long. Cheers! Pineapple Island Crush Cocktail Summer is Read more…
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Call Me An Uber Blueberry Vodka Wine Cocktail
I have your next favorite blueberry cocktail right here. Made with homemade blueberry simple syrup, vodka and Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine cocktail is sweet, dry perfection. Cheers! While this post Read more…
How To Pair Wine With Chocolate | Wine & Chocolate Pairings
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How To Make The Best Spiked Hot Chocolate + 8 Spiked Hot Cocoa Recipes
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Whether we’re celebrating a special occasion, or just the fact we made it to Friday, wine can make any day just a little more memorable. Red. White. Rosé. Champagne. Pop the cork on that bottle of champagne from France and celebrate today! After all, wine, champagne, and cocktails are made to be enjoyed with good friends and delicious food. I believe in celebrating every moment.
Each wine varietal has something unique to bring to the table. Or should I say wine glass? Swirl a glass of a deep Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Inhale deeply, close your eyes, and just imagine the full-bodied red wine as it’s being aged to perfection in the bottle for you to enjoy. Go ahead and sip that beautiful, rich red wine and notice the high tannins and acidity. Uncork a Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir or Chardonnay, let your wine breathe, and then take a moment to fully appreciate the medium-bodied “lighter” flavors of these very popular red and white wines.
Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc are crisp white wines that are enjoyed all year long, but they are especially refreshing when served ice cold during those hot summer months. Rosé is becoming more popular by the day, and that’s completely understandable due to its versatility in pairing, and crisp yet dry profile. And, let’s be honest, it has a beautiful color. Rosé wine is also used in wine cocktails frequently, Frosé anyone?
Speaking of cocktails, you will also find incredible cocktail recipes here on Food Wine Sunshine to help you lift your spirits with every season and the holidays that come with them. Discover how a simple syrup or easy to make mixers can transform an otherwise boring drink into a cocktail that is truly extraordinary. Let’s use wine and cocktails the way they were meant to be enjoyed – to spark memories, heighten our food experiences, and enjoy some time together.