Cranberry Champagne Cocktail
I like my wine and my drinks sweet, I have tried many types of red wine but ugh none seem to suit me. I want to like them...I try to like them...I pair them with good cheese and food but alas - no hope!
My favorite type of wine is a good Riesling. I also absolutely love Chadsford Winery's Sangria(it is red and I can fool myself that I am drinking red wine...and LIKING it) I seriously buy it by the case once or twice a year.
I have never liked beer...period. Which brings me to a dilemma - Christmas Eve, my husband purchased 3 cases of beer (We hosted). He opens the first case and inside is a golden ticket that says "Congratulations!! You win the ultimate prize"
He was like - oh funny, every case must have one of these inside of it - well, he opens the next case and nada. So we go to the computer to check things out. Turns out The brewery (Saranac) had planted 15 tickets to be found (ala Willie Wonka) and you win an overnight stay at a cushy hotel in Utica NY, a VIP tour of the 120 year old brewery led by the owners and a gourmet meal paired with appropriate beers.
What is a non-beer loving gal to do? Go with her man for a fun overnight getaway or step aside and let him enjoy it with a fellow beer loving buddy?? I have to think about this one.
Anyway - this ia a cocktail I whip up around the holidays each year. It came from an old Gourmet Magazine in the late 90's - I love, love, love Asti Spumante so this is right up my alley!!
Cranberry Champagne Cocktail
1 bottle or Asti Spumante or Champagne
1 ¼ cups Cointreau or Grand Marnier
1 ¼ cups cranberry juice
½ cup plus 2 TBS fresh lime juice
3 TBS sugar
Optional - sugared cranberries for garnish
Stir together everything except the asti/champagne. Cover and chill for 3-6 hours.
Just before serving, fill flutes or martini glasses ¾ full with mixture and top off with the asti/champagne. Keep the rest chilled until refilling Yum, Yum, Yum!!
Enjoy!
Colleen
Janice says
Congratulations on your win, how exciting is that!
Love the sound of the cocktail. I'm a bit of a red wine fan myself, also white wine but not rose lol!
Lisa says
This sounds really good! I'm not a beer lover either but you should go with your guy! It could be a LOT of fun.
MP says
GO WITH HIM!!! It's a cushy hotel--who cares about anything else?! For a cushy hotel and gourmet meal, I'd drink the crappy beer and even act interested in the stupid tour!
Me and My Pink Mixer says
Your drink sounds delish! We have very similar tates - I do not like beer and my favorite wine is Riesling too 🙂 Love your blog & will be back soon.
Pam says
A free weekend away is good. I would go for it! I enjoy a beer or two. If it's ice cold and has Heineken on the label! I was the same way about the red wine years ago. It was always too dry and had too much of a bite for me. But, I've come to love it. Trying several different brands is what got me there. Some are much smoother than the others and now one of my favorites is a Cabernet Sauvignon or a Merlot.
Have you ever tried Lambrusco? It's red, on the sweeter side and a bit fizzy. You might like it.
Anncoo says
Happy New year and wishing you & your family all the best for the coming year.
Monica H says
I say go and have fun. I don't like beer either, but I would go. if nothing else, just for some alone time.
Kristi says
Hi! I found your blog from Tasty Kitchen! I was browsing thru your site and saw this post. I just had to comment - you sound just like me! I'm not a big drinker, but when I do my hubby and I prefer the 'sweet' wines & drinks too -no dry for us! And I love Asti too, just about the only champagne I will drink! So we will definitely have to try this cocktail!