St. Supery Moscato Cocktails

St. Supéry Moscato Tasting Notes ~

St. Supéry Moscato is a light-bodied, fruity wine made from 100% Muscat Canelli grapes. Pale yellow in color, the wine has aromas of peach, apricot and nectarine with a touch of citrus. Glazed peach and apricot flavors are balanced by a clean acidity.
Alcohol by Volume: 10.5%

Pairing ~

Pair St. Supéry Moscato with fragrant, spicy Asian-inspired dishes like chicken in green curry, or serve as a dessert wine with cinnamon-apple bread pudding or even lemon sorbet.

Cocktails ~

Moscato's fresh fruit flavors make it an excellent choice for creating wine-based cocktails. Here are four light, refreshing recipes, nice for summer gatherings or a midday luncheon.

Saint's Kiss

1 part pomegranate liqueur
1 part St. Supéry Moscato
Splash of orange juice

Directions ~
Mix in a glass. Garnish with some pineapple wedges and serve over ice.

Supéry Sangria

2 firm ripe peaches, cut into thin wedges
1 sliced lime
1 sliced orange
1/2 sliced green apple
1/2 cup peach liqueur
1 bottle St. Supéry Moscato
2 cups sparkling water

Directions ~
Mix peach liqueur, moscato, and peaches in large pitcher. Mix in apple, lime, orange, sparkling water, and serve over ice. Makes 4-6 glasses.

Moscatini

Sugar
1/3 cup vodka
1/3 cup St. Supéry Moscato
Ice
2 lemon twists

Directions ~
Moisten rim of two martini glasses, then roll the rims in sugar until coated. Place glasses in the freezer. Combine vodka and moscato in a cocktail shaker. Add 8 ice cubes and shake until cold. Strain into chilled glasses, garnish with lemon twist and serve.

Saint Verte

Fresh mint leaves
3 teaspoons sugar
6 lime wedges
1/2 cup St. Supéry Moscato
Rum
Lime juice
Ice
Club soda

Directions ~
Place mint, sugar and 4 lime wedges into a cocktail shaker. Muddle firmly until sugar dissolves and lime has lost most of its juices. Add Moscato and a splash of rum, 2 splashes of lime juice and ice cubes. Cover, shake vigorously and strain over fresh ice into two highball glasses. Top with soda and garnish with remaining lime wedges.

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Photo & recipe courtesy St. Supéry Vineyards and Winery