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| Chic Home Entertainment for the Wallet Conscious Tips to save money when entertaining this season |
Create a drink of the evening and name it appropriately. This is certainly a great way to save money and create a buzz
of conversation. Be careful to choose the appropriate drink that you know your guests will like. My suggestion is a (vin
chaud) or warm wine this is a specialty of the burgundy wine country, the ratio of wine to juice is 1 to 2 it is filled with
spices and wonderful holiday aromas. You may also prepare a sparkling wine drink. If you choose to make a punch
make sure you serve it in martini glasses name the drink after your last name just add (ini) at the end. i.e. Webster =
Webstertini
VIN CHAUD
8-9 servings
of conversation. Be careful to choose the appropriate drink that you know your guests will like. My suggestion is a (vin
chaud) or warm wine this is a specialty of the burgundy wine country, the ratio of wine to juice is 1 to 2 it is filled with
spices and wonderful holiday aromas. You may also prepare a sparkling wine drink. If you choose to make a punch
make sure you serve it in martini glasses name the drink after your last name just add (ini) at the end. i.e. Webster =
Webstertini
VIN CHAUD
8-9 servings
Ingredients
One bottle of red wine
6 cups of cranberry or grape juice
1 cups of sugar
1 tablespoon of ground clove
2 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon dried ginger
½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
3 oranges 2 oranges thinly sliced and zests of one orange
Method
Bring all the ingredients to a simmer in a large pot. Allow to simmer for
30 minutes on low heat. Serve warm in a wine glass.
Garnish with a slice of orange in each glass.
One bottle of red wine
6 cups of cranberry or grape juice
1 cups of sugar
1 tablespoon of ground clove
2 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon dried ginger
½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
3 oranges 2 oranges thinly sliced and zests of one orange
Method
Bring all the ingredients to a simmer in a large pot. Allow to simmer for
30 minutes on low heat. Serve warm in a wine glass.
Garnish with a slice of orange in each glass.
CHAMPAGNE TINI
9-10 servings
Ingredients
1 bottle of champagne or sparkling wine
1 cup of Cointreau
6 cups of white grape juice
2 limes juiced
Method
Place all the ingredients in a large bowl, reserve in the refrigerator. Serve
in a champagne flute. You may also garnish with a fresh raspberry or a
mint leaf.
9-10 servings
Ingredients
1 bottle of champagne or sparkling wine
1 cup of Cointreau
6 cups of white grape juice
2 limes juiced
Method
Place all the ingredients in a large bowl, reserve in the refrigerator. Serve
in a champagne flute. You may also garnish with a fresh raspberry or a
mint leaf.
MY FAVORITE WINE SELECTION THIS SEASON, ALL UNDER $20.
La Crema Chardonnay 2007, Sonoma. About $17
Light and not acidy Chardonnay. Buttery and creamy taste with hints of butterscotch, Pineapple pear and vanilla
Merryvale Starmont Merlot 2005, Napa Valley, About $19.00
“Unfussy yet elegant” with hints of cherry, cranberry and asparagus. The finish is unexpectedly complex.
Saintsburry Garnet Pinot 2006, Napa Valley, Carneros. About $18.00
Reminds me of a beautiful burgundy, this is a great valued wine with intense aromas of cherry, vanilla, and wild berries
lifted with a smoky touch. This wine is rich and well rounded.
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2002, Cabernet Sauvignon About $19.00
I love this Carbernet, it is spicy and bold with deep aromas of mocha and cherry.
Mumm Cuvee “M”, Napa. About $17.00
Perfect sparkling wine, with a peach rose color. Elegant and complex aromas of peach, pear and caramel.
La Crema Chardonnay 2007, Sonoma. About $17
Light and not acidy Chardonnay. Buttery and creamy taste with hints of butterscotch, Pineapple pear and vanilla
Merryvale Starmont Merlot 2005, Napa Valley, About $19.00
“Unfussy yet elegant” with hints of cherry, cranberry and asparagus. The finish is unexpectedly complex.
Saintsburry Garnet Pinot 2006, Napa Valley, Carneros. About $18.00
Reminds me of a beautiful burgundy, this is a great valued wine with intense aromas of cherry, vanilla, and wild berries
lifted with a smoky touch. This wine is rich and well rounded.
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2002, Cabernet Sauvignon About $19.00
I love this Carbernet, it is spicy and bold with deep aromas of mocha and cherry.
Mumm Cuvee “M”, Napa. About $17.00
Perfect sparkling wine, with a peach rose color. Elegant and complex aromas of peach, pear and caramel.