Classic and contemporary wine cocktails — step-by-step recipes from our mixologist
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A centuries-old drink of heated port wine spiked with roasted orange and warming spices — The Bishop is the sophisticate...
David Thornton
January 15, 2026
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Red Bordeaux lengthened with soda, sweetened with curaçao, and studded with cucumber and mint — the Claret Cup is the fo...
David Thornton
January 10, 2026
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Red wine and Coca-Cola. Yes, really. Born at a Basque festival in 1972, Kalimotxo sounds absurd and tastes incredible — ...
David Thornton
January 5, 2026
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Half wine, half sparkling water — the Wine Spritzer is the most underrated cocktail in the world. Light, refreshing, and...
David Thornton
December 20, 2025
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Equal parts Champagne and orange juice — the Mimosa was invented at the Hôtel Ritz Paris in 1925 and has been the corner...
David Thornton
December 15, 2025
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Invented at Harry's Bar in Venice in 1948, the Bellini combines white peach purée with Prosecco for a cocktail so elegan...
David Thornton
December 10, 2025
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Warm red wine infused with cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and citrus — mulled wine has been taking the edge off winter si...
David Thornton
December 5, 2025
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A measure of blackcurrant liqueur topped with Champagne — the Kir Royale is the most elegant two-ingredient cocktail eve...
David Thornton
December 1, 2025
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Three parts Prosecco, two parts Aperol, one part soda — the Aperol Spritz is the unofficial drink of European summer. Bi...
David Thornton
November 20, 2025
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The ultimate party wine cocktail. Bold red wine, fresh fruit, citrus, and a splash of brandy — Sangria turns an ordinary...
David Thornton
November 15, 2025