Creative wine cocktails

Sparkling Mojito

• 4 ounces Chandon Brut, prosecco or other sparkling wine
• 1 ounce simple syrup
• 4 cucumber slices
• Juice from ¼ lime
• 4 mint leaves

Muddle everything but the sparkling wine over ice, strain into a Martini glass and top with the sparkling wine.

Sandeman Hot

• 2 ounces ruby Port
• 2 ounces hot water
• 1 lemon slice with a clove in its center for garnish

Mix the Port and water in a Champagne coup, garnish with the lemon slice and serve hot.

Sparkling Apple

• 2 ounces apple cider
• 2 ounces ginger beer
• 2 ounces sparkling wine
• 6 juniper berries (fresh or dried)

Muddle everything but the sparkling wine over ice, strain into a flute and top with the sparkling wine. Garnish with a few juniper berries.

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