Ep 401: Easy Wine Cocktails to Make You the Hero of Holiday Hosting

<p>Wine is essential to the Thanksgiving meal, and of course we discuss some pairing strategies as we do every year. Our quick “greatest hits” is from the TV spot I did with WWLP in Massachusetts, where I discussed wine pairing – check it out here: <a href= "https://www.wwlp.com/massappeal/picking-the-perfect-wine-for-thanksgiving/"> https://www.wwlp.com/massappeal/picking-the-perfect-wine-for-thanksgiving/</a> </p> <p><a href= "https://www.wwlp.com/massappeal/picking-the-perfect-wine-for-thanksgiving/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img style= "display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/45638/IMG_2651.jpeg" alt="" width="185" height="400" /></a></p> <p>After we do a review, the focus of this show is how to wow the crowd with easy wine cocktails. You can use what you have on hand or grab a few basic items and you'll become the holiday host of the season. We talk about these marvelous cocktails, with tips on how to make them, but as promised the links to the recipes are below.</p> <p> </p> <p>1.<strong> Apple Cider Mimosa:</strong> The key to this one is to make sure you rim the glass with sugar and cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice. It’s not hard to add sparkling wine to apple cider, but the festive rim with it’s delicious spices will make the drink shine. Here’s the link to the recipe: : <a href= "https://wine365.com/fall-cocktails/">https://wine365.com/fall-cocktails/</a></p> <p> </p> <p>2. <strong>Cranberry Mimosa:</strong> A variation on a theme, this time you want to use a little less cranberry juice and more sparkling wine to ensure the blend doesn’t taste too tart or bitter. Again, the key to a delicious drink is going to be the sugar-rimmed glass. Recipe: <a href= "https://stressbaking.com/wprm_print/6796">https://stressbaking.com/wprm_print/6796</a></p> <p> </p> <p>3. <strong>Kir/Kir Royale:</strong> A classic wine cocktail from Burgundy, this couldn’t be easier to make. No recipe needed – 2 parts Aligoté, Chablis, or an unoaked, fairly neutral wine w