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Sweetheart Sangria with Grinder’s Switch Winery Cou Rouge Strawberry Wine

February 18, 2026/in Recipes /by jodie

Sweetheart Sangria

Our Sweetheart Sangria is a fresh, fruit-forward cocktail built for easy sipping. It starts with our Cou Rouge Strawberry wine, layered with pomegranate juice for a subtle tartness that balances the natural berry sweetness. Fresh fruit adds brightness and texture, and a splash of sparkle brings just enough lift to keep it refreshing.

The profile is clean and vibrant — ripe strawberry up front, a hint of tangy pomegranate through the middle, and a crisp, lightly effervescent finish. It’s approachable without being overly sweet, and structured enough to feel intentional.

Serve it chilled over ice with plenty of fresh fruit in the glass. It’s a simple, well-balanced option for gatherings, date nights, or any time you want something lighter and a little more playful than a traditional pour.

Bright, juicy, and easy to come back to for another sip.

Looking to try more wine-inspired cocktails?

You might also enjoy our Blackberry Mojito Spritz, bursting with juicy berry flavor, or the Piña Colada Wine Cocktail, a tropical twist that’s perfect for beachy daydreams. Both recipes are available now on our blog — give them a try and discover your favorite!

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Sweetheart Sangria with Grinder's Switch Winery Cou Rouge

Prep Time2

Cook Time2

Course: Drinks

Keyword: strawberry cocktail, strawberry sangria, strawberry wine, sweetheart sangria, wine cocktail

Servings: 1

Equipment

1 Stirring spoon
1 Glass of choice

Ingredients

4 oz Grinder's Switch Winery Cou Rouge Strawberry Wine
2 oz pomegranate juice
1 oz club soda
1 slice orange for garnish (optional)
1 slice strawberries (optional)

Instructions

Grab your glass of choice, add ice.
Add Cou Rouge and pomegranate juice and stir.
Top with club soda or lemon-lime soda.
Add strawberries and / or orange slice

Sinful Sintra Chocolate Martini wine cocktail made with Grinder's Switch Winery port-style wine

Midnight Chocolate Martini

February 18, 2026/in Recipes /by jodie

Midnight Martini made with Grinders Switch Winery Chambourcin

Midnight Martini with Grinder's Switch Winery 382 (Chambourcin)

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Servings: 1

Course: Drinks

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

2 oz 382 (Chambourcin dry red wine)
2 oz Half & half or cream
1/2 oz chocolate syrup
1 cup ice

Equipment

1 Cocktail Shaker
1 Martini glass (or glass of choice)
1 Cocktail strainer

Method

Add ice to cocktail shaker
The, add 382, half & half, and chocolate syrup
Shake it up
Strain into your glass
Add whipped cream and garnish with a little cocoa powder
Enjoy!

Silky. Dark. Decadent.

Meet the cocktail that proves red wine belongs on the dessert menu.

Our Midnight Martini is a rich, chocolate-forward cocktail built around our Chambourcin dry red wine—382. Known for its deep color and smooth structure, 382 brings subtle dark fruit notes and a velvety backbone that pairs beautifully with cream and chocolate. The result? Think dark chocolate truffle vibes in a glass.

This isn’t a sugary, over-the-top dessert drink. The dry character of the Chambourcin keeps it balanced, while the cream softens the edges and the chocolate adds just enough indulgence. It’s silky without being heavy. Decadent without being overly sweet. Exactly what you want when the night calls for something a little extra.

All recipes are available now on our blog — give them a try and discover your favorite!

Sinful Sintra Chocolate Martini

February 6, 2026/in Recipes /by jodie

Meet Your Valentine: The Sinful Sintra Chocolate Martini

This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating love, chocolate, and a very special wine release with a cocktail that’s as indulgent as the occasion. Introducing the Sinful Sintra Chocolate Martini—a decadent dessert martini crafted with our final vintage of Sintra, our port-style wine made from estate-grown Touriga Nacional.

Only 96 cases of Sintra were produced, and once it’s gone, it’s truly gone. To mark the moment, we created a cocktail that brings out everything we love about this wine—its rich, cozy character and smooth, lingering finish—then layered it with cream and chocolate for a sip that feels like dessert in a glass.

The Sinful Sintra Chocolate Martini is:

Rich & fudgy
Velvety smooth
Perfectly balanced
Dangerously delicious

It’s the kind of drink you should share… but might not want to.

All recipes are available now on our blog — give them a try and discover your favorite!

Blackberry Sweet Tea Sangria made with Grinder's Switch Winery Blackberry Express

Sweet Tea Sangria with Blackberry Express

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Prep Time 2

Cook Time 2

Total Time 4

Servings: 1

Course: Drinks

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

4 oz Blackberry Express
2 oz simple syrup
4 oz unsweetened tea (or sweet if you like extra sweet)
2 oz orange juice
1 cup ice

Equipment

1 Cocktail Shaker
1 Your glass of choice)

Method

Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaked
Give it a shake in the cocktail shaker
Pour over ice
Enjoy!

Sweetheart Sangria

Sweetheart Sangria with Grinder's Switch Winery Cou Rouge

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Midnight Martini with Grinder's Switch Winery 382 (Chambourcin)

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Sweet Tea Sangria with Blackberry Express

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