Winter Winetini Inspired by “Bridget Jones’s Diary”

Winter Winetini Inspired by “Bridget Jones’s Diary”

by abracashaba

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

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

  • Kitchen Torch (optional)

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Strain into your glass and float the rosemary sprig on top of the cocktail.
  4. Using a small sifter, shake powdered sugar all over the rosemary and rim of the glass. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

I used cranberry preserves to keep it festive but use whatever berry preserves you like.