This Winter Winetini was inspired by Bridget Jones and her love of Chardonnay.
Before you come for me, Bridget Jones’s Diary is a Christmas movie! Tell me there is something more romantic than a whole year of sloppy, complicated drama to bring you true love for the holidays?! Didn’t think so…
I have never attempted a wine cocktail before but I knew it would be splendid. Something called to me and I ran with it. I asked my bartender friend for some inspiration, and after some collaboration, this is what I came up with.
I like to make simple cocktails at home that taste like I transported to a fancy bar. After COVID, I still don’t feel particularly comfortable out and about yet. My inner introvert has definitely been comfortable in the safety of my home for a while now, so I’ve learned to enjoy the luxuries of yesteryear at home.
This cocktail is all about love finding you, no matter how complicated things are. I know Bridget would cheers me to that! So remember friends: Always stay true to yourself and what is meant to be, will come to you.
Cheers!
Winter Winetini
Equipment
- Kitchen Torch (optional)
Ingredients
- 4 oz. Chardonnay
- ½ oz. St. Germain
- ½ oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
- ½ oz. Berry Preserves Cranberry, Lingonberry, Blackberry, Strawberry
- Powdered Sugar Garnish
Torched Rosemary
- ½ Rosemary Sprig Optional, Garnish
Instructions
- If using rosemary: On a fire safe surface, light the rosemary on fire until it begins to smoke. Put your glass upside-down over the rosemary to trap all of the smoke to infuse the glass.
- In a bar mixing tin, add the chardonnay, St. Germain, lemon juice and preserves. Add ice until level with the liquid. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
- Strain into your glass and float the rosemary sprig on top of the cocktail.
- Using a small sifter, shake powdered sugar all over the rosemary and rim of the glass. Enjoy immediately.
