Why mixology with wine?

Heat waves in recent years have pushed the trend towards moderate alcoholic beverages (ABV 6-10%). Bratu Winery wines bring natural flavor and freshness, and a well-dosed spritz keeps your taste buds awake until midnight. In addition, you already have the bottle in the fridge: you just have to add ice, fruit and a dash of imagination.

Fetească Regală Spritz – citrus and crunchy

• 100 ml Fetească Regală dry
• 70 ml premium tonic water
• 1 thick slice of lime + mint leaves

Fill the glass with ice cubes, pour in the cold wine, top up with tonic and gently squeeze the lime on top. Result? A thirst-quenching 8% cocktail on a grill with fish or vegetables on the stovetop.

Rosé Berry Sangria – party in carafe

• 500 ml dry Merlot Rosé
• 150 ml natural currant juice
• 50 ml orange liqueur
• a handful of berries + orange slices

Leave the fruit to infuse for 20 minutes in the refrigerator, then serve in glasses with ice. It goes perfectly with soft cheese platters and bruschetta with tomatoes.

Muscat Ottonel Tropical Punch – pool holiday

• 120 ml Muscat Ottonel demi-sec
• 80 ml unsweetened pineapple juice
• 10 ml coconut syrup
• 3 fresh basil leaves, slightly crushed

Shake gently in a shaker with ice and strain into a highball glass. The floral notes of Muscat come to the surface, and basil adds a green, exotic twist.

Pinot Gris Hugo – Romanian reinterpretation

• 90 ml Semi-dry white Pinot Gris, well cooled
• 60 ml carbonated water
• 20 ml elderflower syrup
• 2 thin slices of cucumber + 2 mint leaves

Build directly into the glass, stirring gently with a long teaspoon. It is the ideal choice for light appetizers: salmon rolls with cream cheese or sushi temaki.

Tips & tricks from the oenologist of Bratu Winery

Use clear ice: it melts more slowly and does not dilute the flavors. Keep the wine at 6-7 °C before blending; When adding carbonated drinks, pour them on the sides of the glass to preserve the perlage. For large events, prepare the bases (wine + juice + syrup) in 750 ml bottles and add the ice only when serving – you save time and maintain the consistency of the taste.

Dare to mix this summer!

Create your own Wine Cocktail Kit – put Fetească Regală, Merlot Rosé, Muscat Ottonel and semi-dry Pinot Gris in the basket and get free shipping on orders over 250 lei. Order here