Sangriaβs a fantastic way to use up a bottle of red wine and a fun alternative to the vino pairing at a dinner party. But it can get a little boring, especially for red wine drinkers who turn to the fruity punch anytime they want a cocktail. This isnβt a knock against you, red wine drinkersβthis is an offer to help. Here, eight other cocktails to try when the craving for Sangria hits.
The New York Sour is a trickster of a cocktail in two ways. Not only is it simply a Whiskey Sour dressed up with a little red wine, but itβs not even from New York. The Chicago-born cocktail is topped with a red wine float, which slowly seeps into the rest of the drink and adds a deeper, fruity touch to balance the bright citrus notes.
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Somewhere between a Moscow Mule and Sangria, this red wine Buck combines the jammy red of your choosing with two berry liqueursβrich cherry maraschino and deep, dark blackberry crΓ¨me de mΓ»reβand zippy ginger beer to perk the whole thing up.
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Red wine and Coca-Cola are an unexpected match made in boozy heaven. The bubbly soda adds hints of spice and cola, while a dry red pairs well with the heavier sweetness of the Coke. We can only describe this so muchβyouβve simply got to try it.
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Derived not from the uber-popular Manhattan but rather its edgier cousin, the Black Manhattanβwhich swaps sweet vermouth for amaroβthis wine-tail incorporates the soft spices of Cynar and pimento bitters. Equal parts wine and bourbon make it an excellent crossover cocktail for even the most stubborn wine loyalist.
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The blackcurrant liqueur crème de cassis is the star of this tequila cocktail. While it might seem a stretch from your typical wine-tail, the rich liqueur provides the tannic notes and thick fruit flavors of bold reds, while smooth reposado gives the cocktail some bite when combined with bright lime juice and spicy ginger beer.
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Cherry cola isnβt an uncommon tasting note in wine, so it makes sense that a light cocktail based on the flavor should appeal to wine drinkers. This easy two-ingredient sipper is light on ABV, but heavy on fruity cherry flavor and the pleasing bittersweet spices of Ramazzotti liqueur.
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