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Introducing the Pink Summer Sipper
The Pink Summer Sipper is a simple and delicious cocktail that is made by muddling fresh strawberries and Chardonnay in a cocktail shaker.
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The Pink Summer Sipper is a delightful and easy-to-make wine cocktail that features fresh strawberries, Chardonnay, sugar, and sparkling water. The result is a delicious and refreshing drink that is perfect for a relaxed Friday afternoon.
The combination of fresh strawberries and Chardonnay creates a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, while the addition of sparkling water adds a refreshing effervescence.
Try this refreshing wine cocktail recipe at home, compliments of Spier.
Ingredients
- 750ml Spier Chardonnay https://Spier.co.za/ Pinot noir
- 5 crushed strawberries
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- Ice
- Sparkling water
Method
- Make a simple syrup by simmering ½ cup sugar and 1 cup water together until the sugar has been dissolved. Let it cool.
- Mix the syrup with the Spier Signature Chardonnay / Pinot Noir.
- Crush 5 strawberries, and add a tablespoon into the bottom of a glass.
- Add ice, fill half the glass with the syrup/wine mixture and top it off with sparkling water.