Three refreshing wine-based cocktails for your next patio hang

The Winemaker’s House Merlot, Rosé, and Sauvignon Blanc star in three deliciously fresh—and easy to make!—drinks. From a flavourful sangria to a thirst-quenching berry granita (a frozen beverage made of shaved ice), these cocktails recipes will make hosting a breeze.

Watch how to make the cocktails below!

1. Chatelaine's Grapefruit Sparkler

The Winemaker's House Sauvignon Blanc is crisp with gentle notes of tropical fruits, perfect for an adults-only summer treat. And best of all, it only takes 10 minutes to make. Serves 12.

Ingredients

• 750 mL The Winemaker's House Sauvignon Blanc
• 5 cups ruby red grapefruit juice
• 3/4 cup spiced rum
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary
• 1 thinly sliced red grapefruit
• Soda water, for serving

Method: Stir grapefruit juice, Winemaker's House Sauvignon Blanc, spiced rum, rosemary sprigs and sliced grapefruit in a trifle bowl. Top with ice and a splash of soda water, if desired.

2. Chatelaine's Red Berry Granita

The Winemaker's House Merlot is fruit forward and wonderfully smooth; the ideal ingredient to our thirst-quenching granita made with the perfect balance of orange citrus and sweetness. Serves 12.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups of The Winemaker's House Merlot
• 300g frozen, thawed raspberries (about 2 1/2 cups)
• 1 1/2 cups apple juice
• 2 tsp orange zest
• 3/4 cup fresh orange juice, (about 3 oranges)
• Blackberries, for garnish
• Raspberries, for garnish

Method: Push raspberries through a sieve into a measuring cup, using the bottom of a ladle. It should measure 3/4 cup. Discard seeds.

Stir The Winemaker’s House Merlot with raspberry purée, apple juice, and orange zest and juice in an 8 x 8-in. baking dish or resealable container. Cover and freeze until firm, about 6 hr, preferably overnight.

Scrape dish with a fork to form icy flakes. Serve and garnish with blackberries and raspberries. Keeps well in freezer for 2 weeks.

3. Chatelaine's Rosé Sangria

Think pink with this fruity and crowd-pleasing rosé-based sangria. The Winemaker's House rosé levels up your summertime sangria with soft floral notes and hints of tropical strawberry, melon and cherry. Serves 6.

Ingredients

• 750-mL bottle of The Winemaker's House Rosé
• 1 peach
• 1 cup chopped watermelon
• 5 halved strawberries
• Handful of raspberries
• 2 cups white grape juice
• Soda water, for serving

Method: Chop 1 peach into small pieces. Add to a pitcher, along with 1 cup chopped watermelon, 5 halved strawberries and a handful of raspberries. Pour in 2 cups white grape juice and a 750-mL bottle The Winemaker’s House Rosé. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 1 day. Serve over ice topped up with a bit of soda water, if you like.

Please enjoy The Winemaker's House responsibly.