{"id":335541,"date":"2025-12-08T22:25:23","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T22:25:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/autumn-inspired-wine-cocktails-iwa-wine-country-blog\/"},"modified":"2025-12-08T22:25:23","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T22:25:23","slug":"autumn-inspired-wine-cocktails-iwa-wine-country-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=335541","title":{"rendered":"Autumn-Inspired Wine Cocktails &#8211; IWA Wine Country Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"entry-thumbnail\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/charcuterie-1030x438-1-678x381.jpg\" alt=\"Autumn Wine Cocktails\" title=\"charcuterie-1030x438\"\/><br \/>\n<\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To celebrate Autumn, we\u2019ve curated a delectable selection of wine-based, Fall-focused cocktails you can try at home and enjoy with friends. Seasonal cocktails like these are a great way to experiment and discover new flavors that you can pair with your favorite food. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of the following drink recipes only require a basic home bar setup, including a shaker, a strainer, a cocktail spoon, a glass beaker, a muddler and appropriate glassware. All of these can be found on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iwawine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iwawine.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8462\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8462\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iwawine.com\/vacuvin-7-piece-bar-tools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8462 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/36297-Vacu-Vin-7-Piece-Cocktail-Set-Beauty.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/36297-Vacu-Vin-7-Piece-Cocktail-Set-Beauty.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/36297-Vacu-Vin-7-Piece-Cocktail-Set-Beauty-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/36297-Vacu-Vin-7-Piece-Cocktail-Set-Beauty-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/36297-Vacu-Vin-7-Piece-Cocktail-Set-Beauty-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/36297-Vacu-Vin-7-Piece-Cocktail-Set-Beauty-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/36297-Vacu-Vin-7-Piece-Cocktail-Set-Beauty-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"\/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8462\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iwawine.com\/vacuvin-7-piece-bar-tools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>VacuVin Bar Tools<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><b>The New York Sour<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A modern take on the traditional Whisky Sour, the New York version displays the rich and warm colors of Autumn. On the palate, the red wine adds extra flavor and complexity to this classic cocktail. We recommend using something dry and fairly robust, like a Cabernet Sauvignon. If you would prefer a richer and sweeter profile that compliments this recipe\u2019s counterparts, perhaps try a bourbon barrel-aged dry red wine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What you\u2019ll need:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 Ounces bourbon or rye whisky<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 Ounce lemon juice (freshly squeezed)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00be O<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unce simple syrup<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 Dash Angostura bitters<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd Ounce dry red wine <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lemon peel (to garnish)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to make it:<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><b>1.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Combine all ingredients except red wine into a cocktail shaker without ice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>2.<\/strong> Dry shake your cocktail for at least 20 seconds. *<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>3.<\/strong> Add ice and shake your cocktail for an additional 10 seconds or until the outside of the shaker feels frosty-cold.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[*If you would prefer a foamier New York Sour, try using the reverse dry shake method instead.]<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><b>4. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strain into an ice-filled glass.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><b>5. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly pour your red wine over the back of a spoon and onto the top of the drink, creating a \u201cfloat\u201d.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><b>6. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garnish with lemon peel, sit back and enjoy!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Serve in: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iwawine.com\/riedel-drink-specific-rocks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old Fashioned\/lowball<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> style glass.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8472\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8472\" style=\"width: 2121px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8472\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/iStock-1316519234-Cocktail.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2121\" height=\"1414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/iStock-1316519234-Cocktail.jpg 2121w, https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/iStock-1316519234-Cocktail-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/iStock-1316519234-Cocktail-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/iStock-1316519234-Cocktail-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/iStock-1316519234-Cocktail-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/iStock-1316519234-Cocktail-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2121px) 100vw, 2121px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8472\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The New York Sour<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><b>The Lily<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combining the aromatics of Lillet Blanc (a white wine ap\u00e9ritif made from Bordeaux-grown grapes), a kick of gin and the nutty notes of Cr\u00e8me de Noyaux; the Lily is a smooth and inviting cocktail conveying a beautiful pinkish-red hue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What you\u2019ll need:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 Ounce gin (London dry style preferred)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 Ounce Cr\u00e8me de Noyaux*<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 Ounce Lillet Blanc**<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc Ounce lemon juice (freshly squeezed)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lemon peel twist<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[* Although not quite the same, if you can\u2019t find Cr\u00e8me de Noyaux it can be replaced with Amaretto.]<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[** A white vermouth or other white wine based ap\u00e9ritif can be used too.]<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><b>How to make it:<br \/>1. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stir the first four ingredients with ice in a glass beaker for approximately 20 seconds (although this cocktail can be shaken, it could be argued that the aromatics of this drink can be \u201cbruised\u201d when using a shaker).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span>2. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strain into a chilled glass and garnish with your lemon peel twist on the rim.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span>3. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get ready to relax and sip away. <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Serve in: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iwawine.com\/bergen-coupes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coupe glass<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8463\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8463\" style=\"width: 1706px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iwawine.com\/schott-zwiesel-champagne-coupe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8463 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/7617-17700-wine-glasses-spiegelau-champagne-coupe-beauty-scaled-e1700005313935.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1706\" height=\"1224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/7617-17700-wine-glasses-spiegelau-champagne-coupe-beauty-scaled-e1700005313935.jpg 1706w, https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/7617-17700-wine-glasses-spiegelau-champagne-coupe-beauty-scaled-e1700005313935-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/7617-17700-wine-glasses-spiegelau-champagne-coupe-beauty-scaled-e1700005313935-1024x735.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/7617-17700-wine-glasses-spiegelau-champagne-coupe-beauty-scaled-e1700005313935-768x551.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/7617-17700-wine-glasses-spiegelau-champagne-coupe-beauty-scaled-e1700005313935-1536x1102.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1706px) 100vw, 1706px\"\/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8463\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iwawine.com\/schott-zwiesel-champagne-coupe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Schott Zwiesel Champagne Coupe Glasses<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><b>The Curtain Call<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This version of the \u2018Curtain Call\u2019<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is by far the best, most balanced and most fitting of the Fall season. The Curtain Call offers fresh, herbaceous notes from the basil leaves and a subtle, biscuity element from the added champagne. This refreshing drink is also a great cocktail option to make by the jug, for when you have company on a lazy afternoon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What you\u2019ll need:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Basil leaves<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 Ounce white rum<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2154 Ounce lemon juice (freshly squeezed)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00be<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ounce simple syrup<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc Ounce Campari<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 Ounce Champagne or Brut sparkling wine<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extra basil leaves for garnish<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to make it:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><b>1. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muddle your basil leaves with the rum and lemon juice in a shaker.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><b>2. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then add ice, simple syrup and Campari and shake for at least 15 seconds or until thoroughly cold.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><b>3. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strain into a chilled glass and top with sparkling wine. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong> Garnish with a whole fresh basil leaf, or a black olive on a pick.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5.<\/strong> Take a seat and indulge in this delicious cocktail.<\/p>\n<p><b>Serve in: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iwawine.com\/riedel-drink-specific-highball\">highball glass<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8464\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8464\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iwawine.com\/riedel-drink-specific-highball\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8464 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/31107-riedel-drink-specific-highball-glasses-beauty-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/31107-riedel-drink-specific-highball-glasses-beauty-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/31107-riedel-drink-specific-highball-glasses-beauty-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/31107-riedel-drink-specific-highball-glasses-beauty-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/31107-riedel-drink-specific-highball-glasses-beauty-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/31107-riedel-drink-specific-highball-glasses-beauty-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/31107-riedel-drink-specific-highball-glasses-beauty-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"\/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8464\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iwawine.com\/riedel-drink-specific-highball\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Riedel Highball Glasses\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><b>The Ros\u00e9 Wine Mojito<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No one can turn down a good Mojito. Take your much-loved Mojito recipe to the next level by giving it the ros\u00e9 treatment. The strawberry and rhubarb notes you commonly get from a quality ros\u00e9 wine pair incredibly well with the classic mint and lime flavors. Our particular version includes dark rum instead of the usual white rum, for added depth and tastiness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What you\u2019ll need:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mint leaves (procure more than you think you\u2019ll need)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 Ounce dark rum<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd Ounce simple syrup <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 Ounce lime juice (freshly squeezed)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 Ounces ros\u00e9 wine<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 Bottle grapefruit infused mineral water or flavored soda (preferably unsweetened)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><b\/><\/p>\n<p><b>How to make it:<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><b>\u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This drink can be completely built in the same glass you drink it from. \u2013<\/span><b><br \/><\/b><b>1. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place a good handful of mint leaves (approx. 6 is enough, but some people like their drink super-minty) along with the simple syrup, rum<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and lime juice into a shaker tin. Muddle thoroughly.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><b>2. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add ice and shake for at least 10 seconds. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong> Double strain into a glass filled with ice cubes or an ice spear, if you want to switch it up.<\/p>\n<p><b>4.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Add the ros\u00e9 and stir well. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span>5.\u00a0 <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include a few whole mint leaves to garnish, pushing a couple down into the drink.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span>6. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top with grapefruit soda and stir again, but this time lightly, as to not disrupt the bubbles.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span>7. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoy!<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Serve in: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iwawine.com\/riedel-drink-specific-highball\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">highball glass<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8467\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8467\" style=\"width: 1702px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8467 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/sara-cervera-G7Uuwt64qRo-unsplash-1-scaled-e1700006635166.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1702\" height=\"1284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/sara-cervera-G7Uuwt64qRo-unsplash-1-scaled-e1700006635166.jpg 1702w, https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/sara-cervera-G7Uuwt64qRo-unsplash-1-scaled-e1700006635166-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/sara-cervera-G7Uuwt64qRo-unsplash-1-scaled-e1700006635166-1024x773.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/sara-cervera-G7Uuwt64qRo-unsplash-1-scaled-e1700006635166-768x579.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/sara-cervera-G7Uuwt64qRo-unsplash-1-scaled-e1700006635166-1536x1159.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/sara-cervera-G7Uuwt64qRo-unsplash-1-scaled-e1700006635166-326x245.jpg 326w, https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/sara-cervera-G7Uuwt64qRo-unsplash-1-scaled-e1700006635166-80x60.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1702px) 100vw, 1702px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8467\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The Ros<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00e9<\/span> Wine Mojito<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><b>The Smokey Joe-lene<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it\u2019s nearing the end of the night, you\u2019re probably feeling like having something a tad sweeter and a tad stronger. This dessert wine-based drink just might be the ticket for you. The original is called The Smokey Joe, but our version is slightly tweaked to include a dry white wine instead of sake. We believe the flavors work well: a harmony of citrus, smoke and sweetness. This is the Smokey Joe-lene. (Try it with a salted-caramel dessert!)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><b>What you\u2019ll need:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 Ounces dry white wine*<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc Ounce cognac\/brandy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd Ounce peated Scotch whisky**<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 Ounce Sauternes\/late-harvest white dessert wine***<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[*We recommend using something citrusy like a Riesling or Semillon.]\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[**Most Islay region single malt whiskies will be peated\/smokey.]\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[***You could also use an ice wine (Eiswein).]<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><b>How to make it:<br \/>1. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combine all ingredients and stir well with ice in a mixing glass.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span>2. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strain into a chilled glass and garnish with a thinly sliced wheel of lemon (dehydrated lemon works too).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span>3. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit back, relax, and unwind\u2026<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Serve in: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iwawine.com\/riedel-drink-specific-sour-glasses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sour glass<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8468\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8468\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8468 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/drink-7951411_1280.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/drink-7951411_1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/drink-7951411_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/drink-7951411_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.iwawine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/drink-7951411_1280-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8468\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The Smokey Joe-lene<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><b>About the Author: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ethan Burke is a freelance writer with more than a decade of experience in the wine industry. His passion for food and wine drives a perpetual thirst for knowledge, and a desire to discover new stories, journeys and flavors.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To celebrate Autumn, we\u2019ve curated a delectable selection of wine-based, Fall-focused cocktails you can try at home and enjoy with friends. Seasonal cocktails like these are a great way to experiment and discover new flavors that you can pair with your favorite food. Most of the following drink recipes only require a basic home bar [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":335542,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[101166,100596,105768,98835,160773,90,180,116303],"tags":[160774,3767,13286,1030,64287,9182],"dealstore":[],"offerexpiration":[],"class_list":["post-335541","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-autumn","category-cocktail-recipes","category-cocktails","category-fall","category-fall-cocktails","category-recipes","category-wine","category-wine-education","tag-autumninspired","tag-blog","tag-cocktails","tag-country","tag-iwa","tag-wine"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Autumn-Inspired Wine Cocktails - IWA Wine Country Blog - Som2ny Network<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=335541\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Autumn-Inspired Wine Cocktails - IWA Wine Country Blog - Som2ny Network\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"To celebrate Autumn, we\u2019ve curated a delectable selection of wine-based, Fall-focused cocktails you can try at home and enjoy with friends. 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