Wine Cocktails

Maybe you've noticed screwcaps on more of theshaking.
higher priced wines lately. The trend is continuingCocktails where the ingredients don't mix with
to grow and so is the debate of whether aeach other are created by floating or by using a
screwcap or cork is better for wine. The industrydemitasse spoon. A simple trick is frosting a glass.
has basically "agreed to disagree" as to whetherThis is done by immersing the glass in water and
wine bottled with a screwcap or a cork tastesplacing it in the freezer for a while.
better, ages better and has less of a tendency toJoin Wine Tasting Party.
spoil.People mix wines not only to come up with
Wines may come in different varieties but theydifferent flavors but also to lessen the percentage
come from grapes and the kind of grapes theyof alcohol in the drink by adding other ingredients.
are made of as well as the areas where they areThis was actually the main purpose that cocktails
grown, are responsible for the variety and ofwere invented years ago, due to the prohibitions
name of the wine.on alcohol.
Generally, wine is known as either red or white.Despite the sophistication of the wine mixes being
However, there are different kinds of red andprepared by bartenders, it is easy to mix wines.
white wines from all over the world and peopleAll it takes are the basic red or white wines,
shouldn't limit themselves to a certain variety.simple ingredients like fruit and lots of creativity.
There are ways of making a certain wine varietyHowever, you have to go through trial and error
thanks to the art of mixing wines.before you can come up with a perfect wine mix.
Mixed wines are more popularly known asTo come up with a simple punch, try mixing a
cocktails. A cocktail is a drink made by mixingpinch of lemon, a cup each of orange and
various beverages like fruit juices, soda, wine orpineapple juice, a bottle of red wine, Those who
cream and served iced or chilleddon't want too much of the heavy stuff combine
The art of mixing wines and other ingredients isthese ingredients, put them in a punch bowl and
easy but there are terms that an aspiring winethen decorate it with slices of orange or lemon.
mixer or flavor creator, should be familiar with. ToDon't forget the ice as it will make the punch a
start with, wines are mixed with the use of acool treat to everyone.
cocktail shaker. In mixing, the ice should first beCorks hold tradition and romance for a bottle of
placed in the shaker, followed by the liquid towine. It's hard to imagine dining at a fine eating
avoid weakening the intensity or spirit of the liquid.establishment and ordering a bottle of wine
Stirring sticks are placed in cocktail glasses towithout expecting the waiter pull out his
maintain the clarity of the drink. There are mixescorkscrew. Watching him carefully cut the foil,
that need some shaking or stirring, depending onmasterfully twist the screw into the cork, and
their base. Those who prefer Martini-based drinksgiving it a pull with a final, ever so slight, pop, is
should make sure they stir their drink and notpart of what we pay for when we order a bottle
shake them. Mixes that contain hard to mixof wine. It's shear romance; it's a moment we
ingredients like creams should always be mixed byhold in our memory of a nice dining experience.