5 refreshing White Wine Cocktails for Your Perfect Summer Evening

Invitation to summer: white wine meets emotion

Imagine this: the air is warm, the sun is stretching golden across the horizon, and you're sitting on the terrace with your favorite people. In your hand? An ice-cold cocktail cup filled with a sparkling white wine cocktail. Every sip brings lightness, a piece of vacation—and above all, pure joie de vivre.

Cocktails with white wine are like the most beautiful summer evenings – uncomplicated, refreshing and surprisingly versatile. In this article, I invite you on a little journey through five creative cocktail recipes that not only taste great, but will also enchant you and your guests. Let's mix, stir and enjoy together. Preferably in a copper cup, of course.

1. Sparkling fresh: White Wine Spritz with Peach & Mint

This cocktail is like a warm summer breeze. Fruity, gently sparkling and with a hint of mint that reminds you of a Mediterranean vacation.

Ingredients:

• 120 ml dry white wine (e.g. Sauvignon Blanc)
• 40 ml peach nectar
• Mineral water or soda water
• Fresh mint
• Ice

Preparation:

1. Briefly mix the white wine and peach nectar in a shaker.
2. Pour into a chilled copper mug with ice cubes.
3. Top up with mineral water, gently press the mint and use as a garnish.
4. Stir with a bar spoon and serve with a straw.

2. Refreshingly cool: White wine mojito with lime & basil

Classic mojito meets fine white wine – an unusual combination that surprises and delights.

Ingredients

• 100 ml semi-dry white wine
• Juice of ½ lime
• 6–8 fresh basil leaves
• 1 tsp cane sugar
• Crushed ice
• Mineral

Preparation

1. Lightly crush the basil and lime juice with the sugar in a copper mug.
2. Add the white wine and crushed ice.
3. Top up with mineral water and stir with a bar spoon.
4. Garnish with a sprig of basil – done!

3. Berry light: Berry Breeze with white wine & tonic

Berries and white wine are a summer dream team. This drink combines sweet fruit with tart freshness – a play of flavors.

Ingredients

• 100 ml fruity white wine (e.g., Riesling)
• A handful of fresh berries (e.g., raspberries, blueberries)
• 80 ml tonic water
• Ice

1. Lightly crush the berries and place them in a cocktail cup.
2. Add the white wine and tonic water.
3. Add ice, stir with a bar spoon, and serve with a straw.

4. Fruity and tangy: Summer Sangria with citrus and melon

Sangria with a twist – light, fresh, and summery! This drink brings the colors of summer right into your copper mug.

Ingredients:

• 150 ml white wine
• Slices of lemon, orange, and melon
• A dash of elderflower syrup
• Sparkling water
• Ice cubes

Preparation

1. Add the fruit and elderflower syrup to the copper cup.
2. Pour the white wine over it and let it steep briefly.
3. Add ice cubes and sparkling water and stir gently.

5. Elegant and floral: Sparkling elderflower with elderflower and white wine

This drink is a declaration of love to the delicate side of summer – floral, delicate and with a touch of luxury.

Ingredients

• 100 ml dry white wine
• 30 ml elderflower syrup
• Sparkling mineral water
• Ice cubes
• Lemon zest

Preparation

1. Mix the white wine and syrup in a shaker.
2. Pour over ice into a cocktail cup.
3. Top up with sparkling water and garnish with lemon zest.
4. Stir gently with a gold-colored bar spoon.

FAQ – Frequently asked questions about white wine cocktails

• Which white wine is best? Depending on the recipe: Dry varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc or fruity varieties such as Riesling or Pinot Gris are perfect.
• Do I have to use a shaker? Not necessarily, but it is recommended for an even mixture – especially with syrups and juices.
• Why copper cups instead of glass? Copper conducts cold better, keeps drinks cooler for longer, and gives your drink an incomparable mouthfeel and look.
• Can I pour hot drinks into the copper mug? Important note: No! Copper mugs may only be filled with cold drinks.
• How long can you prepare the cocktails in advance? A maximum of 2–3 hours in the refrigerator without sparkling water – this is best added fresh.
• Are there non-alcoholic versions? Yes! White wine spritzers with non-alcoholic wine, fruit juices, and herbs offer great alternatives.

Here's to summer: mix your favorite moments

Some drinks are more than just liquid in a cocktail cup – they are a way of life.

A moment of peace. A conversation with friends. A smile that lasts longer.

With these 5 white wine cocktails, you can capture summer – sip by sip.

So invite your friends over, grab your copper cups, your favorite wine, some fresh herbs – and mix your own personal moments of enjoyment.

Cheers to you. Cheers to summer.