Wine Wednesday Cocktails And Wine Of The Week

Autumn Spice Julep 1 oz. Pineapple sage simple syrup 5 Pineapple sage leaves 2 oz. Copalli White Rum 1/4 oz. St. Elizabeth’s Allspice Dram 1/2 oz. Meyer lemon juice (optional) Ice   Rub one pineapple sage leaf

Cucumber Jalapeno Margarita Makes six servings 1 lb. of cucumbers, roughly chopped 1/2 c cilantro, roughly chopped 1/3 c sugar 1 1/2 t lime zest 1/4 c fresh lime juice 2 t minced jalapenos, plus slices for

Summer Krush 2 oz. Blanco tequila Hibiscus syrup (1 cup hibiscus tea and 1 cup sugar) Fresh grapefruit juice Coconut water Watermelon Add tequila and watermelon to cocktail shaker and muddle. Then, add hibiscus syrup, grapefruit juice,

Classic Mojito 1/2 Lime, cut into three wedges 10 Fresh mint leaves 1/2 tsp. Sugar 1.25 oz. Rum 1 cup ice Club Soda Pint glass or Collins-style glass Place mint leave and one lime wedge into glass

SPARKLING WINE Winner: 2018 Iron Horse Summer’s Cuvee, Russian River Valley – $72 Runner Up: Breathless Wine Company Rose, Sonoma County – $19.50 half bottle   WHITE WINE Winner:  2020 Covenant Winery Mensch Roussanne, Lodi – $22

Classic Mimosa Bubbly (preferably Korbel Natural or Orsi Family Vineyards Brut) Fresh squeezed orange juice Fill wine glass half full with bubbles, then top with orange juice and garnish   Wine of the Week 2021 Dry Creek

Strawberry Lemon Smash 4-5 Strawberries, diced 2 Lemon wedges 2 oz. Lemon simply syrup Sparkling wine   Squeeze juice from lemon wedges into a stemless wine glass or mason jar. Add strawberries and muddle with muddler or

Campari and Soda 2 oz. Campari 6 oz. Soda water Blue Bachelor’s Button for garnish (or lemon wedge or orange slice) Pour Campari over ice in a Collins-style glass or balloon-shaped wine glass, then add soda water

Tommy’s Margarita 2 oz. Blanco tequila 1 oz. Fresh lime juice 1/2 oz. Agave syrup Ice Add ingredients to shaker and shake. Pour into glass and enjoy. Wine Wednesday 2021 Joseph Jewell Rosé of Pinot Noir, Russian

Classic Manhattan 2 oz. Rye (or bourbon) whiskey 3/4 oz. Sweet red vermouth A few dashes of Angostura (or orange) bitters 1 measure of ice Amarena or Luxardo cherry for garnish Add whiskey, vermouth, bitters, and ice

Kumquat Smash 3 Kumquats, halved 2 oz. Old Tom-style gin 1/3 oz. Luxardo maraschino liqueur 2/3 oz. Fresh lemon juice In a cocktail shaker, muddle kumquats to release oils and juice. Then add gin, lemon juice, and

Meyer Lemon Pisco Sour 1 Egg white 1.5 oz. Fresh Meyer lemon juice 2 oz. Pisco .75 oz. Meyer lemon simple syrup Angostura bitters Add egg white to cocktail shaker and shake vigorously to make it foamy.

2021 Blue Quail Pinot Gris, Potter Valley – $18 Our Alsatian style Pinot Gris is a more full flavored version of what you may usually see. It is medium to light bodied with notes of pear and

Griffo Distillery’s Canned Cocktail – Whole Lotta Sunshine – $20.38 (4-pack) Made with 2 ounces Griffo Vodka, fresh local grapefruit juice, fresh lemon juice, FloraLuna Apothecary wildflower syrup and Griffo Amaro (also soon to be released). 10.5%

Meyer Lemon Gimlet 4 oz. gin 1 oz. simple syrup 2 oz. Meyer lemon juice Pour ingredients into cocktail shaker, add a measure of ice, and shake vigorously. Strain into two chilled cocktail coups or martini glasses.

Manhattan 2 oz. Rye whiskey or bourbon 1 oz. Sweet vermouth 6 dashes of FloraLuna orange bitters 1 Luxardo cherry for garnish Add ingredients to cocktail mixer, add a measure of ice. Using a bar spoon, give

Hot Toddy 1.75 oz. whiskey or brandy 1 t Fresh lemon juice Hot water 2 T Honey Cinnamon stick To a mug add hot water, whiskey or brandy, and honey. Stir with cinnamon stick to break down

Blood Orange Margarita Serves 4 1 c Freshly squeezed blood orange juice 1/4 c Freshly squeezed limes juice 1/4 c Orange liqueur 1 c Silver or Blanco tequila 1 1/2 T Agave nectar or syrup Add ingredients

2019 Pedroncelli Friends Sonoma Red – $10.99 at Oliver’s Juicy Blackberry and plumbs on the aroma. Vibrant, fun black and red fruits dance on your pallet, beautiful baking spices, dust of cocoa.

Shannon Ridge Wines – Available at Oliver’s for $8.99 for a limited time   Sauvignon Blanc Flinty and citrusy aromas that bring flavors of tropical fruit like young mango and young pineapple. Grapefruit zest, wet seashell minerality,

Knotty Vines – $15 online, $13.99 or less in stores   2018 Chardonnay Easy, breezy, fresh, fun crowd pleaser.   2019 Pinot Noir Juicy, inviting, and prefect for everyday.   2018 Cabernet Rich, complex, groovy, and bluesy

Domain Carneros   2016 Ultra Brut – $49 Driest of the sparkling wines. Prefect pairing with raw bar shellfish or creamy cheeses   2018 Brut Rosé – $45 Marries floral notes with red fruits such as strawberry,

“Affordable Category” Great by the case, nationally available party selections: SPARKLING WINE   Codorníu Cava, Limited Edition, Brut Reserva. $12.99 Electric citrus parade in your mouth, Almond Blossoms a go-go, Briochy, Dried Persimmons, Super Festive, Crowd Pleaser

Cranberry Krush Serves 1 4oz Rosé wine 2oz Cranberry Juice 3 dashes Floraluna Orange Bitters Ice Rosemary Sprig and fresh Cranberries for garnish! **Sparkling Version: add 3oz Adami Prosecco Superiore Valdobbiadene!

Pumpkin Packs a Punch Serves 8 2 c apple cider 1 c pineapple juice 2 T fresh lemon juice 1/2 c FloraLuna Spiced Pumpkin Syrup 1/2 c + 2 T spiced rum 1/4 c + 2 T

A big thank you to this year’s sponsors – Orsi Family Vineyards and Oliver’s Market   Each wine has been judged and paired with fresh roasted turkey from Oliver’s Market and these winning wines pair perfectly!  

Autumn Spice Old Fashion 2 oz. Spirit Works Small Batch High Rye Whiskey 2 t FloraLuna Cardamom Clove Simple Syrup 2-3 Dashed FloraLuna Orange Bitters 1 Orange peel for garnish 2 Whole cloves to stick in orange

2020 Imagery Winery Albariño, Sonoma Valley – $29 Harvest Festival Sweepstakes winner! Aromas of lime and passionfruit on first approach. Bright layers of juicy grapefruit, crisp peach and passionfruit are accented with a soft, round mouthfeel. A

Get Figgy With It! Handful of very ripe figs, chopped 1 1/2oz Griffo Gin 1 1/4oz Fresh Lime Juice 1oz Homemade Lavender Simple Syrup Edible flower, like a Viola for garnish Add the chopped figs into your

ZiGarden Bloody Mary 2 oz. Fresh tomato juice Quality vodka (such as Hansen’s habanero) 3 Drops celery bitters 1/4 oz. Fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp. Fresh grated horseradish Handful cherry tomatoes, halved 8 Fresh basil leaves 1/4

Cucumber Herb Spritzer 3 mint leaves 2 large basil leave Juice from half a lime 6 oz. California white wine 3 cucumber strips 3-4 oz. lime flavored sparkling water Collins-style glass or canning jar Tear leaves into

Salty Melon Mocktail  makes 4-6 servings 6 c. cubed watermelon 3/4 tsp. kosher salt Puree watermelon in a blender, then strain with a fine mesh sieve. Take a spoon to press onto solids to make as much

Summer Smash Light, white wine (such as sauvignon blanc) Handful of ripe strawberries, chopped 2 slices of lemon 1/2 oz. lemon simple syrup Ice To a stemless wine glass add strawberries and lemon slices and muddle. Add

Wine of the Week 2017 Foppiano Winery Vintage Sparkling Rosé – $55 The classic salmon color of a great Rosé sparkles as the fine streams of bubbles pop enticingly. Evocative notes of strawberry, rose petal, watermelon rind

Negroni 1.25 oz. Campari 1.25 oz. Sweet Vermouth 1.25 oz. Gin Pour equal parts of ingredients into glass, and an ice cube and stir.   Wine Wednesday 2020 Pellegrini Olivet Lane Winery Nouveau Pinot Noir – $40

Sonoma Sangria 1 bottle red wine 2 cups fresh orange juice juice of 2 limes 2-3 tablespoons Gibson’s Golden Orange Honey 1 orange, sliced 1 lime, sliced Add wine, juices, oranges and limes to pitcher and stir.

Basil Gimlet 4-5 fresh basil leaves 1.5 oz. Gin 3/4 oz. lime juice .5 oz. simple syrup or agave nectar Tear basil leaves in half, then muddle in a cocktail shaker. Add all liquid ingredients, then add

Red, White & Shebang! 3oz Quality Blanco Tequila (Casa Noble, PaQui, Don Julio) 2oz Magdala (Orange Liqueur) 2oz Fresh Lime Juice 1oz Prickly Pear Syrup Blue Bachelors Button flower for garnish Kosher Salt for rimming the glass

2021 Summer Wine Picks   Sparkling Wine   McFadden Sparkling Cuvée Brut, Estate, Potter Valley/Mendocino (organic) $35 Quince, Young Fig, Exotic Melon, Hints of Daisy, Focused, Appley, Fun   *Summer Splurge* 2017 Iron Horse Vineyards, Wedding Cuvée,

Studly Manhattan 2 oz. Virginia Distilling Company’s Courage & Conviction Whiskey 3/4 oz. Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth Angostrua Bitters Luxardo Cherry for garnish Pour whiskey along with vermouth and a few dashed into glass with a measure

Marigold Gimlet Organic Marigold Blossoms 2 oz. Young & Yonder Lime Vodka 3/4 oz. Fresh Meyer Lemon Juice 1/2 oz. Simple Syrup Add marigold blossoms to cocktail shaker and gently muddle. Add vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup,

Saracina Smash Handful of very ripe strawberries, chopped 1/2 oz. Meyer Lemon simple syrup Saracina Sauvignon Blanc Meyer Lemon, sliced (quarter 2 of the slices) Garnish of your choice Stemless wine glass or Collins-style glass Add strawberries

Pineapple Express 1 can frozen lemonade 3 cans of vodka or white rum 2 cups Pineapple Juice Ginger Ale Edible Flowers Add all ingredients except for ginger ale into a punchbowl and mix together. Top each serving

Cucumber Cooler 2 Slices of Cucumber, Quartered 2 Slices Lime, Quartered 1 oz. Simple Syrup 1.5 oz. Gin or Vodka 3-4 oz. Seltzer Water or Club Soda Dianthus Petals In a cocktail shaker add cucumber, lime, and

Smoked Blueberry Margarita 1 oz. Cointreau or Orange Liqueur 2 oz. Mezcal Tequila 5-7 Smoked Blueberries Fresh Blueberries Rosemary Sprig Add Cointreau, mezcal, blueberries and ice to shaker. Strain into glass with fresh ice and garnish with

Meyer Lemon Drop Martini Glass or Vintage Cocktail Coup 2 oz. Vodka 3/4 oz. Cointreau or Quality Orange Liqueur 1 oz. fresh squeezed Meyer Lemon Juice 3/4 oz. Meyer Lemon Simple Syrup Lemon Sugar To make lemon

Cutwater Cucumber Vodka Soda Gold Medal-winning canned cocktail that blends cucumber vodka with natural cucumber essence and a grapefruit-laced soda water. Refreshing and effervescent. 0 Sugar. 0 Carbs. Gluten Free.   2018 Taft Street Winery Grenache, Russian

Gin & Tonic 2 oz. Gin 3 oz. Tonic Ice Fill a glass with ice. Add gin, then tonic and stir. Garnish with a lime wedge if desired.   Wine of the Week 2014 Sonoma Cutrer Grand