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Blackberry Mojito Spritz with Grinder’s Switch Winery Blackberry Express

May 2, 2025/in Recipes /by jodie

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

Print Recipe

Servings: 1

Course: Drinks

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

5 oz Blackberry Express
1 handful Fresh Blackberries can also use frozen
1 handful Mint
1 slice lime round plus an extra for garnish
1 oz club soda to top

Equipment

1 Muddler
1 glass

Method

Drop a lime slice in your favorite glass
Muddle the mint & blackberries in your glass
Pour in 5 oz of Blackberry Express
Stir, add ice, top with club soda
Garnish with lime & a mint sprig

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!