As the fall season sets in and we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, and cozy up by the fireplace, we wanted to share some of the top wine pairings that will make your autumn moments exceptional.
Thanksgiving Toasts
A memorable Thanksgiving feast brings together delicious dishes, exceptional wines and cherished company. To help elevate your family gatherings, we’ve curated a collection of fall-inspired wine cocktails that mix perfectly with the magic of the season’s festivities.
Fall Sangria
Extend sangria season with this fun rendition you’re sure to fall for. With the flavours of apple and cinnamon, this sangria embodies the true essence of Fall. The smooth BASK Pinot Grigio is what’s going to make this Fall sangria a true crowd-pleaser and will leave your guests impressed.
Ingredients:
2 cinnamon sticks
2 medium apples, thinly sliced
1 medium orange, thinly sliced
1 bottle Bask Pinot Grigio
2 cups apple cider
1/2 cup brandy
1/4 cup orange juice
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
Place the cinnamon sticks and fruit into a large pitcher.
Add Bask Pinot Grigio, apple cider, brandy, orange juice, and lemon juice.
Allow to sit in the refrigerator for 3 – 24 hours (6-8 hours is best!) Pour the sangria and fruit into glasses. Garnish with a cinnamon stick, if desired.
Red Wine Spritz
A glass of this ruby red cocktail is a must for every Thanksgiving gathering. The Inniskillin Okanagan Pinot Noir 2021 complements the citrusy soda while adding an earthy flavour to the cocktail.
Ingredients:
2-3 oz Inniskillin Okanagan Pinot Noir 2021
¾ oz Sweet Vermouth
3-4 oz Citrus Soda
A lemon Slice
In a glass, add Inniskillin Okanagan Pinot Noir 2021 and Sweet Vermouth.
Top off the glass with 3-4 oz
Citrus Soda and garnish with Lemon Slice.
Harvest Punch
For a quick and refreshing cocktail when you’re hosting family and friends, the Harvest Punch is a must serve. This Bodacious Smooth White blends perfectly into any cocktail and adds subtle hints of peach and quince.
Ingredients:
750 ml Bodacious Smooth White, chilled
2 cups pomegranate, chilled
2 cups pineapple juice, chilled
2 cups Sprite Lemon Lime Soda
Crushed Ice
Orange slices for garnish, optional
Fresh rosemary sprigs, optional garnish
In a large pitcher, pour in the full bottle of Bodacious Smooth White. Add apple cider and pineapple juice. Slowly pour in Sprite, stir to combine. Pour over crushed ice and garnish with a slice of orange and sprig of rosemary if desired.
Recipes and images provided by Giulia Sa Barreto, Media Profile.
