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Blackberry Mojito Spritz with Grinder's Switch Winery Blackberry Express

Blackberry Mojito Spritz with Grinder’s Switch Winery Blackberry Express

May 2, 2025/in Recipes /by jodie

Blackberry Mojito Spritz with Grinder's Switch Winery Blackberry Express

As summer settles in and the heat and humidity start turning up here in the South, we’ve got just the thing to keep you cool: our Blackberry Mojito Spritz.

Light, refreshing, and full of bold berry flavor, this wine cocktail is made with our best-selling Blackberry Express — a rich and juicy blackberry wine that adds just the right amount of sweetness. Paired with fresh mint, lime, and a little sparkle, this spritz is easy to make, even easier to sip, and guaranteed to become your new warm-weather favorite.

Whether you’re spending the evening on the porch, hosting a backyard gathering, or just looking for a break from the heat, the Blackberry Mojito Spritz delivers a crisp, cooling experience in every glass.

And if you’re loving wine-based cocktails as much as we are, don’t miss our other two signature cocktails: the Strawberry Basil Bramble, made with our Cou Rouge, and the tropical Piña Colada Wine Cocktail made with our Blondy wine. Both are perfect companions for sunny days and long evenings.

Try them all and let us know your favorite!

Blackberry Mojito Spritz with Grinder's Switch Winery Blackberry Express

Pina Colada Wine Cocktail made with Grinder's Switch Winery Blondy wine

Piña Colada with Grinder's Switch Winery Blondy

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 2 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 minute min
Servings: 1
Course: Drinks
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 5 oz Blondy
  • 4 oz 100% Pineapple Juice or can of Pineapple
  • 1-2 oz Coconut Milk
  • 1 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1/2 a lime, squeezed
  • 1 oz sprite, to top off
  • 1 piece Cherry and pineapple for garnish optional
  • 1/2 cup ice

Equipment

  • 1 Cocktail Shaker (or blender if you would prefer a blended drink)
  • 1 Cocktail strainer
  • 1 Glass of choice

Method
 

  1. Fill up a glass halfway with ice.
  2. Put the ice in a cocktail shaker (or blender if you want it blended).
  3. Add pineapple juice, coconut milk, simple syrup, Blondy wine, and lime juice.
  4. Shake it all up in the shaker until it's nice and cold. (If you want it blended, blend it all together in the blender).
  5. If using a shaker, strain the blend all into a glass.
  6. Top off with sprite and add a cherry and piece of pineapple for garnish.
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Strawberry basil bramble

Strawberry Basil Bramble with Grinder’s Switch Winery Cou Rouge Strawberry Wine

May 2, 2025/in Recipes /by jodie

A Fresh Twist on Summer – The Strawberry Basil Bramble

There’s nothing like a cold, refreshing cocktail to take the edge off a hot summer day — and our Strawberry Basil Bramble does exactly that.

Made with our Cou Rouge, a vibrant and fruity strawberry wine, this cocktail is the perfect balance of sweet, herbaceous, and refreshing. Fresh basil adds a crisp, garden-fresh twist that elevates the natural strawberry flavor without overpowering it.

The result? A light, flavorful drink that’s easy to sip and hard to forget.

Whether you’re hosting friends on the patio, relaxing after a long day, or just looking for a new way to enjoy our Cou Rouge, the Strawberry Basil Bramble is sure to become your new go-to.

 

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!

Strawberry basil bramble

Strawberry basil bramble wine cocktail
Print Recipe

Strawberry Basil Bramble with Grinder's Switch Winery Cou Rouge

Prep Time2 minutes mins
Cook Time2 minutes mins
Course: Drinks
Keyword: strawberry basil, strawberry cocktail, strawberry wine, wine cocktail
Servings: 1

Equipment

  • 1 Muddler or wooden spoon
  • 1 Stirring spoon
  • 1 Glass of choice

Ingredients

  • 5 oz Grinder's Switch Winery Cou Rouge Strawberry Wine
  • 2 spoonfuls Frozen strawberries with syrup
  • 1 handful Fresh basil chopped
  • 1 leaf Basil for garnish (optional)
  • 1/2 oz Orange Bitters

Instructions

  • Grab your glass of choice, add a round lime slice to the bottom of your glass.
  • Chop some fresh basil and add to your glass.
  • Add a couple scoops of frozen strawberries to your glass and muddle the strawberries and basil together.
  • Add 5 oz of Grinder's Switch Winery Cou Rouge Strawberry Wine, then add ice and 1/2 oz of orange bitters.
  • Stir it all together and top it off with club soda.
  • Add a lime wedge and a basil leaf for garnish.
  • Enjoy!!
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Crispy Buttermilk Potato Salad

January 27, 2025/in Recipes /by jodie

 

As soon as grilling season begins we get really excited about the side items! This tangy Crispy Buttermilk Potato Salad is a great addition to burgers and dogs on the grill! This potato salad comes together quick, is served warm – or cold! – and is mayo-free (in case you are against mayonnaise). The fresh herbs keeps this dish nice and summery and goes great with something sweet like our Cou Rouge!

Cou Rouge is a Strawberry Chardonel blend that is a lovely homage to summer!

 

Baked Brie made with Grinder's Switch Winery Cran-Merry wine

Cran-Merry Baked Brie

The Cran-Merry baked brie is the perfect appetizer for your upcoming holiday parties!
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup Cran-Merry wine
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 wheel brie
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan combine the cranberries, Cran-merry wine and honey.
  2. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes until the cranberries have softened and the sauce is thick.
  3. Pour into a container and refrigerate.
  4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place wheel of brie in an oven-safe serving dish and bake until soft and gooey - about 15 minutes.
  5. Top with cranberry sauce (you probably won’t need all of it) and chopped walnuts. Drizzle with extra honey if desired.
  6. Pair with Grinder’s Switch Cran-Merry wine!
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