Category: Recipes
Wilson Creek’s Holiday Wassail
Posted on December 5, 2024 in Recipes
A fabulous addition to a cold winter evening. A holiday tradition of ours, this wassail will add a glow to your festivities & make family & friends feel welcome.
- 4 cups apple cider
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 navel orange (zested and juiced)
- 4 chole cloves
- 3-star anise
- 4 navel oranges (pealed for garnish)
- 1 Bottle of VS Cabernet Zinfandel
Directions for Wassail: Combine cider, wine, cinnamon sticks, zest, juice, cloves, and star anise in a crockpot on low for 4-6 hours or in a large saucepan, bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Pour into your favorite mug and garnish with an orange peel.
Add a Sparkling Sangria Topper!
Directions for Chilled Mulled Sangria Sparkling:
4 oz. chilled mulled Zinfandel and 2 oz chilled Wilson Creek Sparkling Sangria.
Serve in your favorite champagne flute or wine glass and garnish with a fresh orange slice, lime slice, optional add-in’s include fresh blueberries, pomegranate, and cranberries.
A great gift option for the holidays! Winter Mulled Wine 2 pk Special.
Mulled Wine Duo with our VS Cabernet Zinfandel & Sangria Sparkling topper is a Winter delight! Two ways to enjoy our mulled wine recipe. Hot or Chilled. Includes: Wine and recipe for your fun and festive party.
Watermelon Sangria
Posted on July 29, 2024 in Recipes
Stay cool this weekend with a huge bowl of Watermelon Sangria! Our Watermelon Sparkling is bursting with nostalgic mid-summer fruit flavors. A perfect accompaniment to sun-drenched days by the pool or a BBQ with friends!
- 1 Large watermelon (seedless if you can)
- 1 (750-ml) bottle of Watermelon Sparkling, chilled
- 2 c. white rum
- 1 c. lime sparkling water
- 1/3 c. lime juice
- 2 lemons, thinly sliced
- 2 c. assorted fresh or frozen fruit, such as pineapple, blueberries, and strawberries
- Slice off the top third of the watermelon lengthwise (set aside and save for later use). On the large half, score fruit with a knife and scoop out the watermelon and transfer to blender.
- Blend watermelon until smooth. (If desired, strain seeds.)
- Add chilled wine, rum, lime sparkling water, and lime juice and stir until combined, then add limes and fruit.
- Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours, then serve.
Stars, Stripes, and Bomb Pops
Posted on July 3, 2024 in Recipes
Dive into the ultimate summer refreshment with our Bomb Pop Sparkling Drink, a vibrant and playful drink that combines the tropical essence of our Coconut Sparkling, the crisp elegance of our Brut Sparkling, and the juicy sweetness of our Watermelon Sparkling. This delightful drink is taken to the next level with the addition of a classic Bomb Pop popsicle, adding a nostalgic touch and a burst of color for your Fourth of July Celebration! From backyard BBQs to dazzling fireworks shows lighting up the night sky there are so many ways to celebrate! Grab your favorite Wilson Creek Sparkling, add a festive Bomb Pop Popsicle, and cheers to celebrating our nation’s spirit in the most deliciously patriotic way possible!
INGREDIENTS
- Watermelon Sparkling
- Coconut Nui Sparkling
- Brut Sparkling
- Bomb Pop Original Popsicle
INSTRUCTIONS
- Grab your Sparkling Wine of choice (or combine all 3)
- Add the Bomb Pop Popsicle
- Stir
- Enjoy! As the popsicle melts it will add different flavors and keep your wine chilled.
Peach Cobbler with Whiskey Whipped Cream
Posted on June 17, 2024 in Recipes
We love a good summer dessert, especially in the Temecula heat! This mouthwatering Peach Cobbler is such a fun, easy dessert and so delicious. Top with our whiskey whipped cream and this will be your go-to summer dessert from now on!
Pairs well with our Wilson Creek Moscato
Ingredients
- 4 cups peeled sliced peaches
- 2 cups sugar, divided
- ½ cup water
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ cups self-rising flour
- 1 ½ cups milk
for the whipped cream
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Whiskey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Combine the peaches, 1 cup sugar, and water in a saucepan and mix well
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes
- Remove from the heat
- Put the butter in a 3 quart baking dish and place in oven to melt
- Mix remaining 1 cup sugar, flour, and milk slowly to prevent clumping
- Pour mixture over melted butter
- Do not stir
- Spoon fruit on top, gently pouring in syrup
- Batter will rise to top during baking
- Bake for 30-45 minutes
for the whipped cream
- Using a stand or hand mixer whip cream and sugar together until soft peaks form.
- Add whiskey and vanilla mix until combined.
Enjoy!
Wilson Creek Moscow Mule
Posted on March 14, 2024 in Recipes
Wilson Creek’s Moscow Mule cocktail is a fun twist on an old favorite, easy to make and fun to drink!
The fun twist here from the classic Moscow Mule is the substitution of Jameson Whiskey instead of Tito’s Vodka and of course our beloved Brut Sparkling!
Serves:1 glass
INGREDIENTS
- 2 oz Jameson Whiskey
- 3 oz Ginger Beer
- 3 oz Brut Sparkling
- 1 Lime (cut in half)
- Ice
- Fresh Mint Sprigs
INSTRUCTIONS
- Fill a glass or copper mug (if you have them these work best) almost full with ice.
- Pour in your Jameson, Brut, and Ginger Beer
- Squeeze 1/2 your fresh Lime Juice
- Add your Mint Springs
- Use the other half of the Lime to Garnish
