Bordeaux Dream: A Velvet Red Wine Cocktail
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Ingredients
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300 ml Dry red wine (Bordeaux type)
(Choose a fruity and medium-bodied Bordeaux wine)
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100 grams Fresh blackberries
(Use ripe, plump blackberries for intense flavor)
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15 ml Lemon juice
(Freshly squeezed for brightness)
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20 grams Honey
(Mild floral honey recommended)
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6 leaves Fresh Mint Leaves
(For garnish and subtle herbal aroma)
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6 pieces Ice Cubes
(To chill the drink)
(Choose a fruity and medium-bodied Bordeaux wine)
(Use ripe, plump blackberries for intense flavor)
(Freshly squeezed for brightness)
(Mild floral honey recommended)
(For garnish and subtle herbal aroma)
(To chill the drink)
Nutrition
- Servings: 2
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail glass (200 ml)
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Fat: 0 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Calcium: 30 mg
- Iron: 0.6 mg
Instructions
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1 - Prepare Blackberry Puree:
Place fresh blackberries and honey in a blender and pulse until smooth. Strain to remove seeds if desired.
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2 - Mix the Cocktail:
In a large mixing glass, combine the blackberry puree, dry red wine, and lemon juice. Stir gently to mix.
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3 - Serve:
Pour the mixture over ice cubes in two glasses. Garnish each with fresh mint leaves and a few whole blackberries.
Place fresh blackberries and honey in a blender and pulse until smooth. Strain to remove seeds if desired.
In a large mixing glass, combine the blackberry puree, dry red wine, and lemon juice. Stir gently to mix.
Pour the mixture over ice cubes in two glasses. Garnish each with fresh mint leaves and a few whole blackberries.
More About: Bordeaux Dream: A Velvet Red Wine Cocktail
Bordeaux Dream: A Velvet Red Wine Cocktail
The Bordeaux Dream is a creative yet elegant cocktail originating from the inspiration of France's Bordeaux wine region. It gracefully combines dry, fruity Bordeaux red wine with vibrant blackberries and fresh lemon juice muscled with the natural sweetener honey to create a balanced cocktail with both depth and lift. Blackberries add intense color and a subtle tartness that complements the earthy complexity of red wine. This refreshing drink is perfect for summer evenings and sophisticated gatherings when you want to offer guests something different from a standard wine serving. The optional mint garnish adds a herbal aroma, enhancing the multisensory experience. Each serving delivers a pleasant combination of natural fruit sugars with antioxidants and low alcohol content relying fundamentally on quality wine. Bartenders and home mixologists alike will appreciate the quick assembly needing no shaker—just blending and stirring—making Bordeaux Dream accessible for drinkers of diverse experience. This modern twist honors French tradition while creating a unique taste sensation to awaken the palate. Enjoy responsibly as a pre-dinner aperitif or alongside light dishes like goat cheese, charcuterie, or citrus cured fish. Experimentally, mixing allows for sweetener or citrus adjustability to personal softness or sharpness preferences. Ultimately, the Bordeaux Dream accentuates the luxury embedded within French wines through a colorful expressive cocktail frame.
