Red Wine and Cherry Spritzer
Thanksgiving? Check. Made this drink. Everyone loved it.
Christmas? This drink would be perfect. It’s festive and red!
New Years Eve? Another ideal occasion for this drink. It has bubbles!
Tonight? Well, I have an open bottle of wine to use.
This drink starts with Pinot Noir but if you’re not wine drinker–don’t stop reading! Unless you avoid wine because of the alcohol. In that case, this might not be for you. If you’re not fond of the taste of red wine, I recommend giving this a chance. You’ll be surprised by the flavor and I’m guessing you’ll love it.
The original recipe called for cherry flavored liqueur, which for some reason we had a heck of a time finding. Kroger didn’t have it–I scoured their alcohol aisle with my one year old sitting in my cart. Never mind the looks I was getting–this girl was determined to find the ingredients for this drink. Then I send hubs to a liquor store with a post-it note naming a couple different brands. He texted me from the store saying he couldn’t find it and telling me that they have cherry pie liquor or cherry brandy. Now, mind you, I don’t think I’ve ever had brandy. So I’m standing in the kitchen, phone in hand, confused and unsure (rough life, I know), and I write:
“Cherry Pie”
Then I delete.
I type: “Cherry Brandy”
Then I delete.
Then I get a another text: “Which one should I get?” (He’s probably at the store thinking, what in the world is taking this woman so long?)
I type, for the second time, “Cherry Pie,” and I cross my fingers that it won’t be too sweet. (It was perfect and I can’t wait to make some more fun drinks with the stuff.)
Red Wine and Cherry Spritzer
Adapted from Everyday Food magazineFor One Drink:
1/3 cup Pinot Noir
1.5 teaspoons cherry pie liqueur
1/3 cup ginger ale
1-2 maraschino cherries1. Fill glass with ice.
2. Pour in wine, cherry pie liqueur, and ginger ale. Stir gently to combine.
3. Garnish with cherries.
Verdict: Fantastic holiday drink. Will definitely be making this one again.
Husband’s take: He didn’t try it (beer guy). But the rest of my family loved it!
Changes I would make: None!
Difficulty: Once you’ve found the right ingredients, easy.
I’ll leave you with some wine cork wisdom:
Smart dude.
What is your favorite holiday drink?
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Have you seen ‘up all night?’ Your liquor store dilemma reminds me of the first episode with their cheese dilemma. It’s not 100% the same, but kinda similar, and funny, and I can sooooo relate. This looks REAL tasty!!!! I’m always up for a fun cocktail :)
Right?!
ALL. OVER. THIS.
I will take one- no wait- two no- wait- three- no i better just make it two! LOL! Love this
This sounds delicious! Cherry pie is a family favorite- can’t wait to share this grown-up version next time I go home for a gathering.
I so love festive drinks like this! Definitely giving this one a try! Cheers! :)
I am getting on a plane tonite and when I get to my destination I will be searching for ‘cherry pie liqueur’..b/c this screams holiday drink that I wanna slurp kinda drink !!
Mmmm! I am throwing a holiday party in a few weeks and this sounds incredible!
One of my favorite wines…I love Robert Mondavi!
This sounds so good – I bet I would love it!
This looks beautiful! Perfect for this time of the year, or any time of the year! Yummy!!!
YUM!! Now I have another drink for the holiday season! :) Love the comment you made with your one year old in the cart. I had both Ella and Gracie in the cart the other day getting my drinks. I did get a few looks.. ;) Especially when Ella yelled, “Mama, here is beer for daddy!”
Love those cherries!
Want..want ..want..that drink!…those cherries..the color..tempting.
This sounds like such a fun drink! In Spain they drink red wine and coke, but this sounds even better.
I think I need this in my life. Yes. I’m pretty sure I need some cherry pie liqueur.
All I can say is WOW!! I’m making this right away.
Let me know what you think of it!
Beautifully done. And who doesn’t need a little wine wisdom, now and then :)
Thank you!
I LOVE this cocktail idea!
I will be definitely trying it this chritmas :)
Bookmarking this for post-pregnancy drinks I.NEED.TO.HAVE.NOW! This drink has my name all over it!
Good choice, and congrats on the baby! :)
Yum! So delicious looking. You know I would be all over this…haha :)
Yes please, I will take one!! I love cherry flavored drinks! Perfect for any holiday party.
Oh my… I’m loving this! I can’t wait to give this beverage a try!
I think this is going to be our Christmas evening drink!! Love this, I have to look out for that liquor! Your photos are awesome btw. Have a great week!
I love this! Pinning it now!! These pictures are so beautiful Rachel! :)
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