Blood-red Sangria
With deep colours and delicious flavours, this rich and fruity cocktail captures the essence of Halloween perfectly.
What you’ll need:
- 1 bottle of red wine*
- 240ml orange juice
- 60ml triple sec
- 2 chopped oranges
- 1 chopped lemon
- 1 juiced lemon
- 200g red cherries / strawberries
- 2 tbsp honey (if you don’t have honey, use 3 tbsp caster sugar)
- Ice
*Wine recommendation:
Try a fruity Spanish Garnacha! Its bright red fruit flavours make it a perfect, food-friendly base for Sangria.
"Vampire’s Kiss" Sparkling Cocktail
If you’re a fan of bubbly drinks, then the Vampire’s Kiss is a must try. Combining sparkling wine with vodka and liqueur, it’s simply to die for.
What you’ll need:
- 120ml of sparkling wine*
- 25ml vodka
- 25ml raspberry liqueur
- Fresh raspberries
- Ice
*Wine recommendation: Look out for english sparkling rosés that can bring extra Berry notes to the mix.
Ghostly White Wine Spritz
Looking for something a little lighter? The Ghostly White Wine Spritz is a great choice – it’s easy to make, doesn’t require a lot of ingredients and is beautifully refreshing.
What you’ll need:
- 90ml of dry white wine*
- 25ml of elderflower liqueur
- 60ml sparkling water or tonic water
- Ice
*Wine recommendation:
We’d suggest Sauvignon Blanc. You could try The Gooseberry Bush (our No.1 bestselling white) or Sunday Bay (our all-time top selling Kiwi Sauvignon)
How to make it:
- Fill your glass with ice.
- Pour your Sauvignon Blanc into the glass.
- Top it off with sparkling water or tonic water.
- Stir gently.
Blood Orange Bubbling Cocktail
This seasonal twist on the classic mimosa features zesty blood orange juice and triple sec, resulting in a vibrant tipple that’s perfect to serve at parties.
What you’ll need:
- 120ml of sparkling wine*
- 25ml blood orange juice
- 10ml triple sec
- Ice
*Wine recommendation:
Turn this into a non-alcoholic cocktail with an alcohol-free sparkling wine. We’d recommend ¡H! Barcelona Hola Alcohol Free Sparkling.
How to make it:
- Pour the blood orange juice and triple sec into a flute.
- Top it off with your choice of sparkling wine.
- Gently stir.
- Garnish with an orange wheel.
Haunted Mulled Cider
Mulled wine season is just around the corner … but who says you can’t enjoy it a little earlier? Rich, warming and delicious – one to sip in the dark with a scary movie.
What you’ll need:
- 1 bottle of red wine*
- 475ml apple cider
- 60ml brandy
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 sliced apple
- 1 sliced orange
*Wine recommendation:
Try warming red wines with notes like rich fruit, spice, and oak - such as Australian Shiraz or Rioja.
