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Ask any wine enthusiast, and they will surely tell you how amazing and delicious Italian wine cocktails are. Although they taste pretty well throughout the year, the summer season is the ideal time to enjoy those refreshing Italian drinks. What makes these cocktails super amazing is the ingredients, the primary one being the wines. Every drink brings a delightful experience to your summer days. Whether you have a preference for rose wine, Moscato, or something richer, there’s an Italian wine cocktail that’s perfect for you. Let’s explore some of the most exquisite Italian wine cocktails that will make your summer unforgettable!

Best Italian Wine Cocktails To Enjoy This Summer Season: 

Aperol Spritz 

Originating from Venice, this red-tinted cocktail is one of the most loved cocktails all around. You should not be surprised when you see people sipping these cocktails in Florence or in Capri because this is one of the most loved cocktails in every part of the world. Aperol is very similar to Campari because of its little bitter kick. It brings a sense of refreshment on a summer afternoon. Here’s how you can make it. 

Ingredients:

2 oz Aperol

3 oz Prosecco (Italian sparkling wine)

1 oz Soda water

Orange slices for garnish

Directions:

Fill a wine glass with ice cubes.

Pour in the Aperol, followed by the Prosecco.

Add a splash of soda water.

Stir gently and garnish with an orange slice.

Moscato Sangria 

When making cocktails with Italian wines, you surely want to settle for the best. This is where our mesmerizing and refreshing Moscato Sangria comes in. Known for its fruity punch flavor, Moscato wines make an excellent summer sangria. This Moscato Sangria is a crowd-pleaser, filled with fresh fruits and a hint of sweetness that’s perfect for a hot day.  Here’s how you can make it. 

Ingredients:

One bottle of Moscato wine

1/4 cup brandy

1/4 cup orange liqueur

1 cup orange juice

1 cup sliced strawberries

One orange, sliced

One lemon, sliced

One lime, sliced

Sparkling water

Directions 

In a large pitcher, combine the Moscato wine, brandy, orange liqueur, and orange juice.

Add the sliced strawberries, orange, lemon, and lime.

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.

Just before serving, add a splash of sparkling water to each glass for a touch of fizz.

Negroni Sbagliato 

The Negroni Sbagliato, which translates into “mistaken Negroni,” is a lighter and bubbly twist on the classic Negroni cocktail. This refreshing cocktail is quite popular in Italian regions and is now loved globally. Instead of gin, you will use Prosecco wine, which gives it a sparkling and slightly less intense flavor. It is a perfect summer cocktail for those who enjoy the bitterness of Campari but prefer a more effervescent drink. 

Ingredients:

1 part Campari

1 part sweet vermouth

1 part Prosecco

Ice cubes

Orange slice for garnish

Directions:

Fill a glass with ice cubes.

Add Campari and sweet vermouth.

Top with Prosecco.

Stir gently to mix.

Garnish with an orange slice.

Bellini 

The Bellini is a classic Italian wine cocktail created in Venice that is not just elegant but also super delicious. Belline boasts a sweet and fragrant white peach pure, a must-have for every wine lover. It blends perfectly with the bubbly Prosecco, creating a drink that’s both indulgent and refreshing. This cocktail is perfect for brunches, garden parties, or any summer celebration. 

Ingredients:

Two parts Prosecco

1 part white peach puree

Peach slice for garnish

Ice (optional)

Directions:

If desired, chill a glass with ice and then discard the ice.

Pour the white peach puree into the glass.

Gently add the Prosecco, stirring lightly to combine.

Garnish with a peach slice.

Rose Spritz

Last but not least, Rose wine is an absolute favorite of every individual out there who loves Italian flavors. So, when it comes to making cocktails, rose wine as an ingredient is an absolute treat. This cocktail not only provides you with gorgeous fruit flavors but makes it look and taste even better. Here’s how you can make it. 

Ingredients: 

3 oz Rosé wine

2 oz Aperol

Club soda

Ice

Orange slice for garnish

Directions:

Fill a wine glass with ice.

Add Rosé wine and Aperol.

Top with club soda.

Stir gently to combine.

Garnish with an orange slice, and enjoy!

Final Words! 

So, these are the best cocktails you can make this summer season using the best Italian wines and making your summer gatherings more enjoyable and sophisticated. Easy to prepare and incredibly refreshing, they are perfect for sipping on sunny days. So, stock up on your favorite Rosé wine and get ready to impress your guests with these delightful cocktails. Order your favorite Italian wines from Jarbarlar and choose from a wide selection of wines. You can get all your favorite alcoholic beverages right here, not just wines. Explore the website today! 

Tequila. Just the word alone might dredge up repressed memories of shot glasses and unfortunate decisions. Yes, we’ve all been there – a night out in town and things get a little wild. Someone screams “let’s do shots!” and out comes a dozen reasons why you’re gonna be hungover tomorrow, complete with salt and lime.

The truth is, there is more to the noble spirits of South America than just being relegated to a party drink. Tequila and Mezcal are heavily rooted in Mexican culture, and these drinks have been rising in popularity across the world in recent years. Before we dive deeper, let’s square off what separates the two – mezcal refers to a distilled spirit made from any variety of the agave plant. Tequila, however, is made from a specific species of agave known as the blue agave plant. In a sense, all tequilas are mezcals but not all mezcals can be called tequila.

One critical reason why both these drinks have become so desired in the past decade is due to the significant increase in exports. Now more than ever, a greater number of consumers are getting their hands on quality mezcals and tequilas, and they honestly can’t get enough.

The Origins

Although the blanket term for mezcal is relatively large, there are still some very strict requirements before the drink can be regarded as “true mezcal”. 

Much like how true champagne can only be made in the Champagne region of France, or true prosciutto di Parma (parma ham) must be produced in the Province of Parma in Italy – true mezcal has to be distilled in one of the eight states of Mexico. 

As we also alluded to earlier, the core requirement of tequila is that it is produced from the blue agave plant. How it differs is that tequila has no regional condition and distilleries can even be located outside of Mexico. 

Another big difference between tequila and mezcal is also the way each is prepared prior to the fermentation and distillation process. In the case of tequila, the bulb of the blue agave is baked and juiced before being fermented with yeast in barrels. For mezcal, the raw agave is roasted in a pit filled with hot coals for two or three days, before being juiced and fermented. This process is key in imbuing mezcal with its signature smoky palette.

Prominence In Cocktail Bars

Often utilised because of its unique smokiness, mezcal has been taking centre stage as a new addition to classic cocktails in many bars and restaurants. These sticklers for quality and consistency also adore mezcal due to its small-batch organic production process. Although arduous and small-yielding, the process pays off massively with an unmatched product.

This adoption can be seen via statistics as well. In an article this year, BusinessWire reported mezcal exports rising by approximately 30% year on year, with the market expected to continue growing. With close to three-quarters of exports going to the United States, western consumers have clearly demonstrated a thirst for the South American libation. 

Enjoying Tequila & Mezcal

Whether it’s in a cocktail or poured neat in glass, there are plenty of ways to enjoy both spirits. Fans of traditional peaty whiskies will take to mezcal extremely quickly, with the smoky flavours adding a familiar touch to cocktails they might already enjoy such as an Old Fashioned.

That’s not to say that tequila and mezcal don’t pair well. The nature of their shared agave origins means that they complement each other fabulously too, in cocktails such as the infamous Margarita.

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Ask any whisky aficionado to name three brands of their favourite single malt, and inevitably the name Macallan will surface in conversation. Heck, ask anyone who’s ever walked into a bar in Singapore to name a brand of Scotch whisky and we bet you the results would probably be the same. Such brand equity doesn’t come easily and rest assured that every little bit of it is hard-earned. Placing utmost emphasis on the selection of their oak-casks and the aging process, Macallan has successfully managed to ensure the quality of their spirits for the better half of the last two centuries.

You read that right, Maccallan has been around since 1824. With that amount of legacy and heritage, it’s clearly no surprise to hear that the most expensive bottle of whisky ever auctioned was a Macallan. The Macallan 1926 Fine and Rare 60 Year Old, distilled close to a century ago at the peak of American Prohibition, fetched a whopping 2.6 million SGD price tag at hammer during its Sotheby’s auction. One can only wonder in amazement knowing that this particular bottle of whisky has lived through a World War and is older than the majority of you reading this.

The Macallan Story

The Macallan Distillery had humble beginnings, and was founded in 1824 when then-owner Alexander Reid obtained the respective licenses after the 1823 Excise Act was passed. 45 years later, Reid sold the plant to James Stuart who began rebuilding the estate and expanding it. Macallan finally hit it big in 1892 when Roderick Kemp, a Victorian distilling magnate bought ownership of the label and passed it down from generation to generation. It wasn’t until 1996 that Highland Distillers, now known as Edrington, took over Macallan and exponentially grew the distillery till critical mass.

Originally starting out in a single wooden shed with two stills, Macallan now boasts two major stillhouses and a subterranean distillery that was launched in 2018. Their portfolio of products has also grown massively, with the brand’s flagship bottles being the 12 year and 18 year age statement single malt whiskies. Outside of that, Macallan has also experimented with American oak ex-sherry and ex-bourbon casks in their finishing process – a step away from the traditional flavors of Macallan. Boasting a lighter, and sweeter flavor profile than the usual Speyside whiskies, these innovations have helped draw in a younger target audience and reinvigorated appreciation for the Macallan brand.

In particular, the Macallan 12 year old Sherry Oak-Highland has drawn much adoration for its perfect balance of new versus old. New and returning fans of the Scottish whisky brand have praised its rich woody nose and dried fruity finish, with a full body that is undeniably traditional Macallan.

Enjoying a Glass of Macallan Whiskey

If you have a bottle of Macallan handy right now, you’re in luck. Whether it’s on the rocks or with a little bit of soda water, the ideal way to enjoy most spirits is however you prefer it best.

But Macallan isn’t like most spirits. Traditional wisdom dictates that the best way to enjoy a bottle of Macallan is neat, in a concave glass that fully allows you to appreciate the nose of the spirit.

Adding a dash of water to open up its flavor profile is also recommended, although too much water is discouraged due to diluting the whisky’s flavour. This logic also applies to why whisky experts dissuade adding any ice into your drink.

To avoid offending whisky purists, any mixers with your scotch, beyond plain water, would be considered sacrilegious. So if you’re in the presence of one, best put that bottle of Coke back in the fridge.

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