Ok , so I bought a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc at Trader Joes for $9.99 .
I thought I’d give it a try. I hadn’t much memory of what a Sauvignon Blanc should taste like or if I would like it. I didn’t, so I figured I try one of the many wine cocktail recipes that are out there.
Here is what I liked best.
A big thank you to Wine Folly
Not into super-sweet? Neither are we. Cucumber wine cocktails are refreshing and savory. Mint and lime add sour to balance the drink.
This drink is not for everyone because it’s not sweet. However, if you’re reading this and your mouth is already watering because you’re sick and tired of overly sweet drinks, then read on!
Recipe
- 3 oz Fume Blanc / Sauvignon Blanc (we noticed that ‘fume’ blanc is way cheaper than sauvignon blanc. lol. $6 on Barnard Griffin Fume Blanc)
- 3 oz Cava (we spent $7 on Cristalino Brut)
- 1 oz cucumber water
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- pinch coarsely chopped mint
Make cucumber water by grating, blending and straining a cucumber. Add cucumber water, fume blanc, lime juice, sugar and mint to a cocktail shaker. Shake with ice. Strain into a serving glass and top with 3 ounces sparkling wine.
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