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Wild Strawberry Moscato White Wine Sangria

Posted on May 9, 2013 | Leave a comment

The best sangria recipe begins in the most basic form. A few simple ingredients; bottle of wine, small amount of liquor, fresh seasonal fruits and a little time. – recipe and photo by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Red Sangria is one of the most popular Spanish cocktails with White Wine Sangria (Sangria Blanca) running a close second. Sangria is a wine based punch most likely to have originated in Spain. Sangria first appeared in the United States in 1964. As its popularity has increased, so have the numerous ways the Sangria recipe has been adapted.

How to Make a Basic Red or White Wine Sangria Recipe

The best sangria recipe begins in the most basic form. One liter of wine (red or white), 1 cup of sliced fresh fruit (any combination of citrus, berries and tropical fruits), 2 to 4 ounces Liquor (usually Brandy or Cognac) and 1/2 to 1 ounce sweetener (sugar or simple syrup). Place all ingredients in sealed container for 4 hours minimum to overnight, allowing sliced fresh fruits to marinate. Serve in large rocks glass with club soda or sparkling wine topper. Garnish options include fresh herbs or additional fresh fruit slices and whole berries.

With the basic sangria recipe as starting point it is easy to adapt the recipe to seasonal ingredients and fresh fruits you already have on hand.

Wild Strawberry Sangria Recipe

Wild Strawberry Moscato White Wine Sangria recipe was created using an easy basic Sangria recipe to start and fresh quality ingredients from my kitchen – recipe and photo by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

The Wild Strawberry Sangria recipe is perfect for spring and summer entertaining. The recipe uses Moscato White Wine as base with fresh strawberries, blackberries and cherries. It is lively and fresh, light and airy and beautiful in color. The taste is definitely spectacular! Almost too spectacular. The Wild Strawberry Sangria recipe is so easy to sip, it disappears as quickly and easily as it put together.

May 9, 2013 marks the second annual National Moscato Day. National Moscato Day was established by Gallo Family Vineyards. Make a fresh and easy Moscato White Wine Sangria to capture the excitement of National Moscato Day. Then sit back, relax and join Gallo Family Vineyards in a very special Moscato wine-themed Twitter party for hosting tips, wine and food pairing ideas and wine facts. Follow the hashtag #MoscatoDay and @GalloFamily on Twitter

Wild Strawberry Sangria – recipe by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

1-750ml Bottle Moscato White Wine

4 ounces Brandy

1 ounce Simple Syrup

6 large Strawberries – hulled & quartered

15 Fresh Whole Blackberries

1/2 cup Fresh Cherries – pitted & cut in half

1/2 Fresh Lemon – cut in slices

Place cut fruit in bottom of pitcher. Add wine, brandy and simple syrup. Stir gently. Cover. Chill 4 hours or overnight. Serve over ice. Club soda or sparkling wine optional as topper optional.

What is the Best White Wine for Sangria Recipes?

There are many Moscato white wines that would work rather nicely with the Wild Strawberry Sangria recipe above. Use the one that you are most familiar with and prefer. I used a Moscato white wine I am familiar with it and thought it would pair nicely with the recipe I was developing due to the flavor profile. It is pleasantly sweet with sumptuous fruit aromas. Citrus fruit dances across the tongue with plump, juicy splashes of nectar fruit. The finish is lively and crisp making it ideal for a lovely spring to summer sangria.

An important point to remember when choosing any wine as Sangria recipe base is it should be a wine you already enjoy. If it doesn’t taste good in the glass by itself, it probably shouldn’t be the starter component in your Sangria recipe.

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Tagged Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, Basic Sangria Recipe, Blackberries, Brandy, Cherries, Club Soda, Fresh Lemon, Moscato Spumante, National Moscato Day, Sangria, Simple Syrup, Spanish Cocktails, Sparkling Wine, Strawberries, Wild Strawberry Sangria

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Posted on March 14, 2013 | Comments Off

St. Patrick’s Day celebrates one of Ireland’s patron saints; St. Patrick. But honestly most U.S. merrymakers are more focused on wearing green and making certain they are on the party bus with the most Irish pub stops. Though St. Patrick’s Day is not a federal holiday, it is a national phenomenon. It’s also a day (or evening) some significantly call “amateur night.”

March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day

You’ve heard it before, but please party your heart out, tip your bartenders and servers and for pity’s sake, make arrangements for sober drivers and cabs.

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1 ounce Spiced Rum

1 ounce Irish Whiskey

1 ounce Apple Juice

1/8 ounce Agave Nectar

1-1/2 ounce Brut Champagne

Apple Wedge Garnish – optional

Combine all liquids except champagne in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled champagne flute. Top with brut champagne. Garnish with apple slice if desired.

Barefoot Brut Champagne and Shellback Spiced Rum were used during the creation of this recipe, but feel free to use spirits and bubblies you keep on hand.

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Posted in St. Patrick's Day, Whiskey Cocktails

Tagged Agave Nectar, Apple Juice, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, Champagne, Irish Whiskey, Shellback Spiced Rum, Spiced Rum, St. Patrick's Day, The Commodore

Easy Barefoot Mulled Merlot

Posted on March 3, 2013 | Comments Off

Mulled wine might be most closely be associated with holiday celebrations, but ironically has a single day in March devoted to celebrating its spicy warmth.

March 3is National Mulled Wine Day.

Pull out all the stops (pans, graters, measuring cups and timers) to make an old fashioned traditional mulled wine in an hour or so, or cut right to the chase and enjoy a satisfying and enjoyable cup of Easy Barefoot Mulled Merlot in a few minutes. The choice is yours. Cheers!

Easy Barefoot Mulled Merlot – created by Cheri Loughlin

3 ounces Barefoot Merlot Wine

2 teaspoons Brown Sugar

1/2 ounce Orange Juice

Pinch Ground Cloves and Ground Nutmeg

Cinnamon Stick Garnish

Place liquids and spices in heatproof measuring cup. Microwave for 30 to 60 seconds to warm. Stir with cinnamon stick. Recipe can also be multiplied and slow heated in sauce pan over low heat for multiple serve.

Cocktail recipe commissioned by Barefoot Wine & Bubbly – @BarefootWine on Twitter – BarefootWine on Facebook

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Posted in Corporate Mixology, Daily Holidays, Wine Cocktails

Tagged Barefoot Merlot Wine, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, Brown Sugar, Cinnamon, Cloves, Cocktail Development, Easy Barefoot Mulled Merlot, Mulled Wine, National Mulled Wine Day, Nutmeg, Orange Juice, Wine, Wine Cocktails

Barefoot Mistletoe Cosmo

Posted on December 19, 2012 | Leave a comment

Cosmopolitan cocktails were once all the rage when sipped by celebrities and glamorized in Girls Night Out settings in popular television shows. They received not so pleasant reviews by trendy mixologists and cocktail bars when they became so common every cocktail menu in the country listed a Cosmo as signature drink. They were often sloppily made, sugary and cotton candy pink. However, the Cosmo is a contemporary classic that has remained a cocktail favorite of many; myself included.

Every fabulous classic cocktail and contemporary classic inspires a new generation of cocktails. With wine cocktails rising in popularity it just makes sense to spin a new favorite to sample and enjoy. After all, the whole concept of cocktails and happy hour is having fun with good friends and good spirits. Enjoy a happy holiday season!

Barefoot Mistletoe Cosmo – created by Cheri Loughlin

2 measures Barefoot Merlot Wine

1 measure Boysenberry Syrup

1-1/2 measure Cranberry Juice

1/2 measure Fresh Lime Juice

Lime Slice or Skewered Cranberries Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with lime slice or skewered cranberries according to preference

Cocktail Recipe and Photo commissioned by Barefoot Wine & Bubbly

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Posted in Christmas Cocktails, Corporate Mixology, Wine Cocktails

Tagged Barefoot Mistletoe Cosmo, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, Boysenberry Syrup, Christmas, Corporate Mixology, Cosmo, Cranberry Juice, Fresh Lime, Wine

Barefoot Holiday Sparkler

Posted on December 9, 2012 | Leave a comment

This beautiful sparkling holiday cocktail almost comes across with classic margarita like quality. Pomegranate smoothes out the slight lime tartness while bubbly acts as the nice sparkler bite in place of tequila. It’s a bubbly lime sensation. Let the holiday festivities begin!

Barefoot Holiday Sparkler – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 measure Pomegranate Juice

1/2 measure Lime Juice

1/4 measure Simple Syrup

3 measures Barefoot Bubbly Extra Dry

Lime Twist Garnish

Combine juices and syrup in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to chill. Strain into chilled champagne flute. Top with Barefoot Bubbly Extra Dry. Garnish with lime twist.

Cocktail Recipe and Photo commissioned by Barefoot Wine & Bubbly

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Posted in Champagne & Bubbly, Christmas Cocktails, Corporate Mixology

Tagged Barefoot Holiday Sparkler, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, Champagne, Christmas, Corporate Mixology, Fresh Lime, Pomegranate Juice, Simple Syrup

Barefoot Ruby Reindeer

Posted on December 1, 2012 | Leave a comment

Grapefruit adds citrus spike to this versatile cocktail with hints of lush berry. This is an excellent recipe to make in batch form for punch or pitcher serve for your holiday party. Simply multiply the chilled measurements according to your guest list requirements. Combine in punch bowl or pitcher. Stir. Serve in punch glasses or rocks glasses over fresh ice.

Barefoot Ruby Reindeer – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 measure Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice

1-3/4 measure Cranberry Juice

1/2 measure Grenadine

1/4 measure Lime Juice

2 measures Barefoot Moscato Spumante

Cranberries Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to chill. Strain into champagne flute.

Cocktail Recipe and Photo commissioned by Barefoot Wine & Bubbly

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Tagged Barefoot Ruby Reindeer, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, Champagne, Christmas, Corporate Mixology, Cranberry Juice, Fresh Lime, Grapefruit Juice, Grenadine

Barefoot Midnight Memento

Posted on November 22, 2012 | Leave a comment

After dinner cocktails during the fall and winter months are an excellent way to relax and reminisce with friends and family. Barefoot Midnight Memento easily combines into late night sipping cocktail with fruit cake nutty sweetness.

Barefoot Midnight Memento – created by Cheri Loughlin

2 measures Barefoot Cabernet Sauvignon

1/2 measure Crème de Cacao

1/2 measure Cherry Liqueur

Combine liquids in snifter glass. Optional garnish: Single brandied cherry skewered and placed across top of snifter glass.

Cocktail Recipe and Photo commissioned by Barefoot Wine & Bubbly

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Posted in Corporate Mixology, Fall & Thanksgiving, Wine Cocktails

Tagged Barefoot Midnight Memento, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, Cherry Liqueur, Corporate Mixology, Creme de Cacao, Holiday, Wine

Barefoot Jewel

Posted on November 11, 2012 | Leave a comment

Barefoot Jewel contains lovely watermelon flavor, but comes across with more festive feel than summery sensation. It’s lush with juicy overlay. The beautiful garnet color sparkles much like a jewel.

Barefoot Jewel – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 measure Blueberry Pomegranate Juice

1/2 measure Watermelon Schnapps

1/2 measure Cranberry Juice

2 measures Barefoot Brut Champagne

Combine juices and schnapps in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to chill. Strain into chilled champagne flute. Top with Barefoot Brut Champagne.

Cocktail Recipe and Photo commissioned by Barefoot Wine & Bubbly

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Tagged Barefoot Jewel, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, Blueberry Pomegranate Juice, Champagne, Corporate Mixology, Cranberry Juice, Watermelon Schnapps

Barefoot Incantation

Posted on October 3, 2012 | Leave a comment

Spin a spell or captivate the spirits with your special charm and whimsical cocktails. This magic potion will surely lure your Halloween guests with its lush berry appeal.

Barefoot Incantation – created by Cheri Loughlin

2 measures Barefoot Merlot Wine

1 measure Boysenberry Syrup

1-1/2 measure Cranberry Juice

1/2 measure Fresh Lime Juice

Lime Slice or Skewered Cranberries Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with lime slice or skewered cranberries according to preference.

Cocktail Recipe and Photo commissioned by Barefoot Wine & Bubbly

Twitter, Facebook, StumbleUpon – str8upcocktails @ gmail.com – ©2012 Cheri Loughlin-The Intoxicologist, All Rights Reserved. All opinions, reviews and spirits’ coverage are the personal opinion and decision of Cheri Loughlin.

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Posted in Corporate Mixology, Halloween Cocktails

Tagged Barefoot Incantation, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, Boysenberry Syrup, Corporate Mixology, Cosmo, Cranberry Juice, Fresh Lime, Halloween, Halloween Cocktails, Wine

Barefoot StiletTOE

Posted on September 5, 2012 | Leave a comment

Give the Barefoot StiletTOE a whirl with your favorite girlfriends and make it a Girls Night Out or Girls Night in. This deliciously tart cocktail can be served on the rocks or in a martini glass. Barely there peach nips at the nutty amaretto as it intertwines with the beautiful flavor of Moscato. Amaretto Sour lovers are in for a real treat with this wine variation of the popular cocktail.

Barefoot StiletTOE – created by Cheri Loughlin

2 measures Barefoot Moscato White Wine

1-1/2 measure Peach Nectar

1/2 measure Amaretto Liqueur

1/4 measure Lemon Juice

Lemon Twist Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with lemon twist.

Cocktail Recipe and Photo commissioned by Barefoot Wine & Bubbly

Cheri Loughlin is a leading cocktail and photography resource for beverage companies, event planners, businesses and individuals. High resolution cocktail and beverage stock photography images are available in downloadable digital format in the newly redesigned Stock Photography Gallery at www.cheriloughlin.com.

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Posted in Corporate Mixology, Wine Cocktails

Tagged Amaretto Liqueur, Barefoot StiletTOE, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, Corporate Mixology, Fresh Lemon, Girl's Night Out, Peach Nectar, Wine

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Wild Strawberry Moscato White Wine Sangria

How to Make a Basic Red or White Wine Sangria Recipe

Wild Strawberry Sangria Recipe

What is the Best White Wine for Sangria Recipes?

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Easy Barefoot Mulled Merlot

Barefoot Mistletoe Cosmo

Barefoot Holiday Sparkler

Barefoot Ruby Reindeer

Barefoot Midnight Memento

Barefoot Jewel

Barefoot Incantation

Barefoot StiletTOE

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