5 Cocktail Recipes Using Local B.C. Wines

Join us on a flavorful journey through British Columbia’s vibrant wine scene with our collection of five easy-to-make cocktail recipes. From sparkling wines to stunning rosés, B.C.’s local wines offer a diverse array of flavours that perfectly complement a variety of cocktails. With simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions, you’ll be able to recreate these delightful concoctions in the comfort of your own home, bringing a taste of B.C.’s wine country straight to your glass. —Ashley Harris

Narrative Negroni Spumante

Ingredients

• 1 shot of Narrative 12 Botanicals Gin
• 1 shot of sweet red Vermouth
• 1 shot Campari
• Top with 2022 Narrative XC Method Sparkling Wine
• Garnish with orange zest twist

Directions

Pour Narrative 12 Botanicals Gin, sweet red Vermouth and Campari into an ice-filled glass. Top with Narrative XC Sparkling wine and lightly stir. Garnish with an orange zest twist.

Narrative Cranberry Gin Fizz

Ingredients

• 1 shot Narrative 12 Botanicals Gin
• 2 shot Cranberry Juice Cocktail
• 1 shot 2022 Narrative XC Method Sparkling Wine
• Ice
• Garnish with cranberries and rosemary

Directions

In a highball glass filled with ice, combine Narrative Gin, and cranberry juice and mix to combine. Top with Narrative XC Sparkling Wine and garnish with cranberries and a sprig of rosemary.

Blasted Church Drink Pink

Ingredients

• 2 oz Blasted Church Blaufränkish Rosé
• 1 oz premium gin
• 1 oz pink lavender lemonade
• Splash of soda
• Lemon for garnish

Directions

Pour rosé, gin, and lemonade into a cocktail shaker over ice and shake. Add soda and gently stir with a swizzle. Pour into a chilled coupe glass (or glass of choice) and garnish with a lemon twist.

Mission Hill Rosé Sangria

Ingredients

• 1 bottle of Mission Hill Reserve Rosé Organic
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 2 tablespoons orange liqueur (such as Cointreau or Triple Sec)
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1 orange, thinly sliced
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced
• 1 cup sliced strawberries
• 1 cup raspberries
• 1 sprig of rosemary
• 1 cup club soda or sparkling water
• Ice cubes

Directions

Combine the Mission Hill Rosé wine, brandy, orange liqueur, orange juice, lemon juice, and sugar in a large pitcher. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Add the sliced orange, lemon, strawberries, and raspberries to the pitcher. Stir gently to combine. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavours to meld. Just before serving, add the club soda or sparkling water to the sangria and stir gently. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the sangria over the ice. Garnish each glass with strawberries and rosemary.

Road 13 Sparkling Chenin Blanc Spritzer

Ingredients

• 4 oz Road 13 Sparkling Chenin Blanc
• 2 oz elderflower liqueur (such as St-Germain)
• 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
• Club soda or sparkling water
• Lemon slices or mint sprigs for garnish
• Ice cubes

Directions

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes and add the elderflower liqueur and freshly squeezed lime juice to the shaker. Shake well until chilled, about 15-20 seconds. Strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with ice cubes. Top up the glass with Road 13 Sparkling Chenin Blanc. Give it a gentle stir to combine. Garnish with a lemon slice or a sprig of mint.