Chardonnay Al Fresco Cocktail
Though this Chardonnay Al Fresco Cocktail may sound a tad bit strange, give this refreshing combination of chardonnay, cucumber, and lime a try! You'll be in for a true wine cocktail treat. Hey, it may just become your new favorite summer sipper!
Does the combination of chardonnay, cucumber, and lime sound a tad strange?
That's exactly what I thought when I first came across this chardonnay cocktail recipe. But being an avid lover of both chardonnay and wine cocktails {like my Moscato Bee's Knees or Sparkling Apple Pie Cocktail for example}, I of course still had to give it a try.
And you know what?
The cucumber, lime, Chardonnay, and small touch of simple syrup come together to create a really light and refreshing cocktail that's perfect for summer sipping. I guess they don't say "cool as a cucumber" for nothing.
When I enjoy a glass of wine, I typically go for a very bold, oaky, buttery chardonnay. For this cucumber cocktail, however, I suggest going with a lighter, crisper, fruitier chardonnay instead. Fruitier chardonnays pair more nicely with the freshness and lightness of the cucumber and lime than do my favorite stronger-flavored oakey wines.
So if you're like me and just have to give this combination a try, you're in for a great cocktail treat. It truly may just become your new favorite summer sipper!
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Yield: 1 cocktail
Chardonnay Al Fresco Cocktail
Though this Chardonnay Al Fresco Cocktail may sound a tad bit strange, give this refreshing combination of chardonnay, cucumber, and lime a try! You'll be in for a true wine cocktail treat. Hey, it may just become your new favorite summer sipper!
prep time: 5 Mcook time: total time: 5 M
ingredients:
For each cocktail:
- 4 oz. (1/2 c.) Chardonnay
- 1/4 of a medium-sized cucumber, unpeeled & sliced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 T. simple syrup
- ice
instructions:
How to cook Chardonnay Al Fresco Cocktail
- Place cucumber, lime juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Use the back of a spoon to muddle (squish) the cucumber slices, releasing their juice.
- Add wine to the shaker; fill with ice. Shake well for about 10 seconds.
- Strain into a martini or other cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime wedge and cucumber slice, if desired.
Source: Adapted from Fronterra Wines
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