5 O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE
Easy, Elegant Wine Cocktails for the Crew
Some drinks are best enjoyed on a small scale, just one drink made with care for one person. Other drinks are best made in batches, mixed in a cocktail pitcher and served leisurely over the course of an enjoyable evening with friends or family. This is all about the latter. Let’s get into these wine cocktails!
Of course, you can just enjoy a glass of wine on its own — you have had no shortage of expert recommendations, and there’s always an appropriate day to celebrate with a bottle, as you’ll see in our helpful wine day cheat sheet. But if you’re a wine lover yearning for something different or just looking for a more relaxed way to imbibe, allow me to suggest a wine-based cocktail that enhances the flavor and overall feeling of casual decadence that can come from sipping a savory drink in a comfortable setting.
Brooklyn-based chef, custom cocktail curator and popular podcaster Jade Verette is a fan.
“While I do still enjoy a really fresh margarita or a few delicious dinner libations, my go-to is a quick and easy wine cocktail. Perfect for any course, or just a stoop hang. It’s the ideal anytime knock-back. I love wine cocktails because they are refreshing, and to be honest…your girl cannot…
