25 Wine Cocktail Recipes For The Best Happy Hour Ever
Happy hour is the best time of the day. It's a time to wind down after work, catch up with friends, and enjoy some delicious drinks. If you're looking for something new to try at your next happy hour gathering, why not mix things up with some wine cocktails?
We will share 25 recipes of the best wine cocktails ever in this blog post! Whether you're in the mood for a refreshing drink or something a little more indulgent, we've got you covered. So gather your friends and get ready to party!
1. Rosé Berry Bliss Punch
Elegant and straightforward wine punches are deliciously convenient for entertaining crowds. There's no need to spend all day prepping. Just make a batch of this rosé berry bliss cocktail, which will be a hit at any gathering. Your guests will be delighted with this easy-to-make and beautiful drink.
2. Red Sangria
Do you want to have an immaculate drink for the summer? Sangria is a trendy wine cocktail with lots of variations everywhere in the world. It is a traditional Spanish wine punch made from dry red wine and chopped fruit, often orange juice or brandy.
FIt only takes a few ingredients and fruit to make this bold and refreshing mixed drink that will have everyone feeling refreshed.
3. Mango Passion
The sunshine of a tropical beach awaits you in this thirst-quenching cocktail. If there is such a thing as the perfect summer drink for lounging by the poolside—it's this one!
Something crispy like spring rolls goes well as a pairing for this wine cocktail. Spice it up by serving it alongside finger foods that complement the sweet taste of mangoes!
4. White Wine Mojito
In addition to being a fan-favorite, mojitos are also incredibly popular. This best wine cocktail is splendid for intimate gatherings with family or friends, which is hailing from the famous rum cocktail.
The white wine mojito is a refreshing twist on the traditional cocktail. Using your favorite white wine instead of rum, you can quickly and easily enjoy this drink with less fuss than usual.
5. Strawberry Rhubarb Sangria
Sangria must be one of the most delicious drinks for a hot summer day. The strawberry rhubarb sangria offers an unforgettable taste of one of these best flavor combinations you will find. You can take mediocre wine and transform it into something fresh, new, and even better with fruit or liquor added to the mix.
6. Figgy Sparkler
Serving a Figgy Sparkler is an exquisite way to kick off any holiday celebration! With all of its delicious flavors, it's sure to be your new favorite drink.
You can make the recipe using your favorite vodka, which is great for having guests over the holiday season. This best wine cocktail is made by muddling figs and oranges, topped off by cranberries, and then added with Prosecco if you want to get fancy—you can add vodka if you’re a more daring drinker.
7. Red Wine Spritzer
Can't take the hassle to do a Sangria? Try making a red wine spritzer! It's a spritz that originated in Austria as a method to produce bubbly wine. This is a new twist on sangria with no prep time!
It's cooling, bold, and bubbly—it'll be your number 1 summer drink. You can have this spritzer-style wine cocktail ready in just one minute, so there will never be an excuse not to enjoy it again by the poolside!
8. Mulled Pomegranate Warmer
Winter comes, then your hands and toes feel cold. By this time, a few drinks will be more comforting than the typical mulled wine!
The Mulled Pomegranate Warmer is a perfect drink to add some warmth to your life when snow begins falling outside. This punch is simple to make. Just mix the ingredients ahead of time, leave it on your stove at very low heat and let your guests help themselves (if you’re having a party) whenever they need a top off!
9. New York Sour
This best wine cocktail stands out as a fan favorite in this wide selection. This is a famous variation on the whiskey sour that floats a layer of red wine on top. The best part? It looks simply stunning when done with two different colors in one drink, without even trying too hard or being super fancy.
The New York Sour is not your typical sweet, fruity wine cocktail. This versatile beverage is excellent for late-night drinks.
10. White Wine Peach and Mango Sangria
The White Wine Peach and Mango Sangria is an unbeatable thirst-quenching drink for summer parties or any other time of year. The light and bright taste make it perfect for enjoying your next family get-together!
It's easy enough that you can make this drink in advance, so there will be no worries if the party starts getting hot—just give everyone some delicious cold fresh fruit juice with bubbles on tap!
You won't regret serving this cocktail; they're guaranteed crowd-pleasers, whether celebrating something small like graduation from college or significant events such as weddings which frequently involve giveaways during cocktail hours.
11. Rosé Spritzer
If you’re searching for a fuss-free way to enjoy summer, then look no further! The rose spritzer is the perfect drink. Originating from Austria, it’s one of the most stimulating drinks on Earth and full of fizzy bubbles.
A spritzer is quick and simple to make. You don’t have to commit yourself either with champagne or other types of alcohol—just add some soda water, and you’re done. A great bonus about it is that they are very low-calorie!
12. French 75
French 75 is a cocktail that is on the sophisticated side but is still undeniably refreshing! It's tangy and bubbly with an earthy flavor. A French 75 is a champagne cocktail with gin, lemon juice, and syrup. It's also an International Bartender Association (IBA) official drink!
For any occasion that warrants a festive champagne cocktail, you can't go wrong with this classic. The French 75 is the perfect drink for brunch or holiday gatherings!
13. Classic Champagne Cocktail
It was invented around the 1860s and has been tweaked over time to include Angostura bitters, which give it its light flavor profile. The drink is tangy with hints of citrus from lemon juice to ensure your thirst isn't quenched for long!
A Champagne cocktail is a drink made of sugar, Angostura bitters, brandy or cognac, and champagne. Adding the sugar cube to this drink is the perfect way to enhance any occasion.
14. Bishop Cocktail
Imagine having a bottle of red wine that turns out to be not quite the flavor you were expecting. Sucks, right? You don't want it to go down the drain, but trying to consume it by yourself is just too much. Well, here's what you should do: make a bishop cocktail!
The Bishop is a drink that anyone will appreciate, no matter how they like their drinks to taste.
15. Frozen Sangria
Whether you're looking for a soothing drink on a hot day or want to impress your guests with this cleverly crafted specialty cocktail, Frozen Sangria is a sure-fire way to do it! The wine has just enough sweetness and hints of citrus flavors that will have everyone asking what else could be in there.
The process for making it has changed from traditional Sangria in that the ingredients used are different and more like a wine smoothie than just a red wine cocktail on its own!
16. Kir
The Kir, a classic berry-flavored wine cocktail, has just two ingredients–crème de cassis and dry white wine. Depending on what type of wines are available, you can make it as expensive or inexpensive as you want!
This best wine cocktail is a great way to use up the bottle of wine that's been sitting in your fridge for months with no takers. Kirs have a lot of variation. One of its most popular varieties, kir royale, uses champagne or another sparkling wine to make it even more celebratory.
17. Candy Corn
How would you like to enjoy a reviving glass of wine on Halloween? This super-creative cocktail has the perfect sweet flavor for anyone who loves treats and scary movies.
18. White Sangria
White sangria is a perfect drink to enjoy during summertime meals. The best variety of white wines for this recipe is Albariños, which have been specifically chosen due to their crispiness and sweetness, balancing out other flavors in your meal with just enough fizziness from sparkling water or another alcohol mixed into them!
19. The Something Blue
The "Something Blue" is a delicate, easy-to-make drink that is sure to make any occasion more glamorous. The eye appeal of the cocktail will add elegance to your special day, while its taste will fit nicely with all your other dishes.
20. Frisco 49
The Frisco 49 is a perfect drink for those looking to enjoy the taste of France without having any actual French ingredients. This twist uses pear-infused gin in place of traditional spirits, which gives it an excellent flavor that isn't too heavy or overpowering!
21. French Pear Martini
The French Pear Martini utilizes two excellent ingredients, pear vodka and St. Germain elderflower liqueur, which produce a delicious drink perfect for any occasion! The glass has an elegant taste and the appeal to be easy and quick to serve.
22. Mimosa with Prosecco
One drink stands out in particular for a brunch staple, and it’s the mimosa. This sweet, bubbly liquid combines sparkling wine with orange juice to create an elegant yet refreshing beverage. Using the prosecco will add that wonderful sweetness with its apple and pear notes.
23. Raspberry Lemonade Sangria
The best way to beat the heat is with this amazing wine cocktail! It's exhilarating, fruity, and will surely please your taste buds.
You only need five minutes of prep time, but it'll make all those other boring drinking games seem like a dime-a-dozen in comparison—don't wait any longer before you try them out for yourself today!
24. Negroni Sbagliato
Forget the gin; this Negroni has bubbles. The Sbagliato is a spin-off on the classic Negroni cocktail that uses sparkling wine instead of gin. Mix right in the glass for a leisurely drink without the hassle of a shaker.
25. Plumdog Millionaire
Last but not least is a one-of-a-kind wine cocktail. The Plumdog Millionaire, you guessed it, is a play on the hit movie "Slumdog Millionaire." It is rare to see plums in cocktails, but when they are paired with lavender, it surprisingly creates a fantastic drink.
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