Cocktails with Red Wine: The Best Recipes & Tips for Your Drinking Moments

An ode to moments of pleasure

Imagine how the day slowly draws to a close, golden light dancing through the trees, and you sitting outside with your favorite people. In your hand, a cocktail cup - not just any cup, but your trusty copper cup, filled with a creative, fruity drink made from full-bodied red wine, fresh fruit, and delicate aromas.

Cocktails with red wine are more than just a drink. They are small works of art in liquid form. An expression of conviviality, creativity, and a sense of special moments. Every sip tells a story – of spontaneity, joie de vivre, and the joy of discovery.

And it is precisely these stories that we would like to write together today. Let's dive into the world of red wine cocktails – with five inspiring recipes, tips, and a whole lot of heart.

1. Fruity and tangy: Citrus peach punch

Imagine the fruity lightness of a summer picnic – that's exactly what this citrus peach punch captures. With every sip, you'll feel the vibrant energy of sun-ripened fruit.

Ingredients:

• 1 orange
• 1 lemon
• 200 ml peach juice
• 200 ml mineral water
• 100 ml dry red wine (e.g., Merlot)
• Ice cubes
• Fresh peach slices for garnish

Preparation

1. Squeeze the orange and lemon and pour the juice into a cocktail cup.
2. Add the peach juice and mineral water, then pour the red wine over it.
3. Fill with ice cubes, garnish with peach slices and serve with a straw.

2. Fresh & Minty: Red Wine Mojito

A classic with a twist – combining the elegance of red wine with the tangy lightness of a mojito. This drink is like an evening stroll through a Mediterranean herb garden.

Ingredients

• 150 ml red wine (e.g. Cabernet Sauvignon)
• 20 ml lime juice
• 2 tsp cane sugar
• Fresh mint leaves
• 100 ml soda
• Ice cubes
• Lime slices for decoration

Preparation:

1. Put the mint leaves, lime juice, and sugar in your copper mug and crush everything lightly with a bar spoon.
2. Fill the mug with ice cubes, pour the red wine over it, and stir with the bar spoon.
3. Top up with soda water, add a lime slice and serve with a straw.

3. Elegant & refreshing: Vino Tonic

Vino Tonic is the perfect cocktail for those who love something simple but special. Sparkling, aromatic and with a hint of bitterness – like a cool summer breeze at sunset.

Ingredients

• 100 ml dry red wine (e.g. Pinot Noir)
• 100 ml tonic water
• 1 slice of lime
• Fresh rosemary needles (optional)
• Ice cubes

Preparation

1. Put a few ice cubes in your copper cup.
2. Add the red wine and tonic water.
3. Stir briefly with a bar spoon, add a slice of lime and garnish with rosemary as desired.

4. Berry & Deep Red: Red Berry Spritz

Imagine a late summer berry field – warm light, ripe fruit, the buzzing of bees. The Red Berry Spritz captures exactly this feeling: playful, sensual, a little adventure in a cocktail cup.

Ingredients

• 100 ml red wine (e.g., Dornfelder or Primitivo)
• 50 ml currant juice
• A handful of fresh berries (raspberries, blackberries, blueberries)
• 100 ml mineral water
• Ice cubes

Preparation

1. Put the fresh berries and a few ice cubes in your copper mug.
2. Pour the red wine and blackcurrant juice over them.
3. Top up with mineral water, stir gently with a bar spoon and serve with a straw.

5. Spicy & warming: Spiced Red Winter

When the days get shorter and you start craving something comforting, this cocktail is the perfect companion. Spiced Red Winter envelops you with warmth, depth, and winter spice—a drink for moments filled with conversation, blankets, and candlelight.

Ingredients

• 150 ml full-bodied red wine (e.g., Syrah or Malbec)
• 30 ml naturally cloudy apple juice
• 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 thin slice of fresh ginger
• Ice cubes

Preparation:

1. Put ice cubes in your copper cup and pour the red wine and apple juice over them.
2. Carefully stir in the honey with a bar spoon.
3. Add the cinnamon stick and ginger and let the cocktail steep briefly.
4. Serve with a straw and garnish with apple slices if desired.

FAQ – Everything you need to know about red wine cocktails

1. Which red wine is best for cocktails? Choose dry, fruity wines with soft tannins – Merlot, Dornfelder, Tempranillo or a young Cabernet Sauvignon are ideal.
2. Can I use white wine? Of course – but then you're talking about a completely different type of cocktail. For this guide, we're focusing on the unique charm of red wine.
3. Do I have to use expensive wine? No. Use a solid, good-tasting wine in the mid-price range. It's the taste that counts – not the label.
4. How long can I store prepared cocktails? A maximum of 1–2 days in the refrigerator. Be careful not to add fresh herbs or citrus fruits too early – they could become bitter.
5. What equipment do I need? With a shaker, bar spoon, copper cup, and a good straw, you're well equipped for creative cocktail recipes.
6. How do I serve them stylishly? In copper mugs with color-coordinated garnishes, matching coasters, and perhaps a little message or chalkboard sign on the rim. Love is in the details.

Where drinks tell stories

Cocktails with red wine are no ordinary drinks. They are a feast for the senses, a tribute to creative hospitality, and an expression of your personality in a copper mug.

Maybe it's the first sip on a balmy evening, the shared preparation with friends, or the surprising “aha” moment when berry meets bitter—all these moments make life a little more beautiful. A little fuller. A little more festive.

And that's exactly what we celebrate here—with you, your bar spoon, your straw, and your open heart.