To celebrate Autumn, we’ve 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 setup, including a shaker, a strainer, a cocktail spoon, a glass beaker, a muddler and appropriate glassware. All of these can be found on iwawine.com.
VacuVin Bar Tools The New York Sour
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’s counterparts, perhaps try a bourbon barrel-aged dry red wine.
What you’ll need:
2 Ounces bourbon or rye whisky
1 Ounce lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
¾ Ounce simple syrup
1 Dash Angostura bitters
½ Ounce dry red wine
Lemon peel (to garnish)
How to make it:
1. Combine all ingredients except red wine into a cocktail shaker without ice.
2. Dry shake your cocktail for at least 20 seconds. *
3. Add ice and shake your cocktail for an additional 10 seconds or until the outside of the shaker feels frosty-cold.
[*If you would prefer a foamier New York Sour, try
