Spirits Wine cocktails 12 Tasty Wine Cocktails for All Seasons By Food & Wine Editors and Nikki Miller-Ka Nikki Miller-Ka Instagram Twitter Website Nikki Miller-Ka has written about the intersection of food and culture for Food & Wine since 2021. She has been writing for 15 years as a food blogger, recipe developer, and regular contributor to numerous publications.Expertise: Southern cuisine, African-American foodways, snacks.Experience: Nikki Miller-Ka is a food writer with experience as a private chef, butcher, baker, and biscuit maker. She has been a television host and executive producer, recipe developer, researcher, reporter, and guest blogger for various media outlets in the Southeast. After graduating from culinary school, Nikki began her writing career as an editorial assistant at the Greensboro News & Record. There, Nikki honed her editorial and research skills; developed her food blog, Nik Snacks; and became a contributor to Go Triad, Relish, Winston-Salem Monthly, and 1808 Greensboro. She is a member of the James Beard Foundation's Restaurant and Chef Committee for the Southeast, and is a nationally ranked food competition judge. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 24, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Rishon Hanners / Prop Styling by Audrey Davis Wine cocktails are always in season. From wintry spritzes to frozen drinks perfect for summer, we've rounded up some of our favorite recipes that you'll want to use again and again. Try making a batch of spritzes or sangria, such as the Earl Grey–Aquavit Spritz or Sparkling Citrus-Pomegranate Sangria, which are both festive and low-lift for entertaining. Read on for even more wine cocktail recipes to try. More Cocktail Recipes 01 of 12 Everything's Coming Up Rosé © David Malosh Natasha David creates this sophisticated sangria by combining rosé wine with pleasantly bitter Aperol and delicate, floral hibiscus tea. Get the Recipe 02 of 12 Late-Harvest Wine and Campari Cocktails When he's grilling on a hot summer night, Francis Mallmann invariably has a cool cocktail in his free hand. The extra-refreshing one here combines sweet wine and the bitter Italian aperitif Campari. Get the Recipe 03 of 12 Ruby Red Spritz Victor Protasio This rosy, bittersweet aperitif will prime your appetite. If you want it sweeter, add a dash of simple syrup, or replace the fizzy soda water with a splash of grapefruit soda. Get the Recipe 04 of 12 Earl Grey–Aquavit Spritz Victor Protasio Honey simple syrup is even easier to prepare than standard simple syrup; just vigorously stir together honey and water until well combined. The mellow, floral sweetness of the honey syrup pairs perfectly with a touch of lemon in this tea-infused cocktail. Get the Recipe 05 of 12 Pineau Spritz The combination of lightly fruity Pineau with plenty of citrus and bubbles (plus bitters and honey syrup) makes for a drink worthy of company on even the tightest of timelines. Get the Recipe 06 of 12 Be Cool Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Rishon Hanners / Prop Styling by Audrey Davis Boozy, bitter, and tart, this vibrant red blended drink sips like a frozen Negroni. It's the perfect not-too-sweet frozen summer slushy. Keyatta Mincey-Parker's method of infusing the blanc vermouth with whole dried hibiscus flowers imparts their fruity and floral sweetness without masking the delicate aromas and flavor. Get the Recipe 07 of 12 Sparkling Citrus-Pomegranate Sangria Photo by Dan Perez / Food Styling and Prop Styling by Nurit Kariv A quick cinnamon-flavored simple syrup adds cozy notes to this tart sangria with fall flavors of pear, persimmon, and pomegranate. It's spiked with brandy and gets a lift from Lambrusco, a fizzy Italian red wine. Get the Recipe 08 of 12 Stop the Hourglass Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Rishon Hanners / Prop Styling by Audrey Davis Chantal Tseng's take on a refreshing summer drink pairs juicy, ripe peaches with cool and refreshing mint tea. Amontillado sherry, with notes of vanilla and toasted hazelnuts, adds a sweet, pleasant complexity to this frozen sipper. The fresh peaches and mint tea ice cubes tame the heat of the alcohol and ginger. Get the Recipe 09 of 12 Frozen Hula Hoop Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Rishon Hanners / Prop Styling by Audrey Davis A sweet-tart blend of pineapple, raspberry, and lemon adds fresh fruit flavor to this slushy frozen drink from Erick Castro, which is spiked with white rum, Aperol, and dry red wine. With plenty of heat from the trio of alcohols, those fresh summer fruits keep the drink well balanced. Make your own raspberry syrup by infusing simple syrup with fresh berries, or purchase a bottle at the liquor store or online. Get the Recipe 10 of 12 Sparkling Pomegranate Punch © Frances Janisch This bubbly, sweet-tart cocktail punch proves to be the life of the party. It combines the effervescence of Prosecco with the deep flavor of pomegranate juice and a sparkle of lime. Get the Recipe 11 of 12 Red Sangria LUCAS ALLEN This is the easiest red sangria you can make because it contains just five ingredients and comes together right in the pitcher. Sangria—especially red sangria—is one of our favorite pitcher drinks because it's colorful, festive, and simple to prepare. Get the Recipe 12 of 12 Walker's Mulled Wine Greg DuPree This version of mulled wine, from Walkers Maine restaurant in Cape Neddick, Maine, is gently infused with nutmeg, vanilla, and star anise, then lightly sweetened with honey and maple syrup. The result is a concoction you'll want to sip all winter long. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit