5 Muscadine Cocktails for Winter Parties

Muscadine grapes, bursting with bold and juicy goodness, are the secret weapon for cocktail magic! Check out these five delightful muscadine cider cocktails for winter parties that will tickle your taste buds and have you dancing with joy!

Muscadine Cider Cocktails

1. Muscadine & Rum

Ingredients:

• 2 oz muscadine cider
• 1.5 oz dark rum
• 0.5 oz lime juice
• 0.5 oz simple syrup
• Ice
• Lime wheel for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a shaker with ice, then add muscadine cider, dark rum, lime juice, and simple syrup.
2. Shake well until the mixture is well chilled.
3. Strain into a chilled glass.
4. Garnish with a lime wheel and serve immediately.

2. Muscadine Sour

Ingredients:

• 2 oz muscadine cider
• 1 oz bourbon
• 0.75 oz lemon juice
• 0.5 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
• Ice
• Lemon twist for garnish

Instructions:

1. Combine muscadine cider, bourbon, lemon juice, and honey syrup in a shaker filled with ice.
2. Shake vigorously until chilled.
3. Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
4. Garnish with a lemon twist and enjoy.

3. Muscadine Mule

Ingredients:

• 2 oz muscadine cider
• 1.5 oz vodka
• 0.5 oz lime juice
• Ginger beer
• Ice
• Mint sprig and lime wedge for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a copper mug or glass, combine muscadine cider, vodka, and lime juice over ice.
2. Top with ginger beer.
3. Stir gently to mix.
4. Garnish with a mint sprig and lime wedge before serving.

4. Muscadine Mulled Cocktail

Ingredients:

• 3 oz muscadine cider
• 1.5 oz brandy
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 cloves
• 1 star anise
• Orange slice for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a small saucepan, gently heat muscadine cider with cinnamon stick, cloves, and star anise. Do not boil.
2. Once warm, remove from heat and add brandy.
3. Strain the into a mug.
4. Garnish with an orange slice and enjoy warm.

5. Muscadine Sangria

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle muscadine cider
• 1 cup white wine
• 0.5 cup brandy
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 orange, sliced
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 1 cup mixed berries
• Ice

Instructions:

1. In a large pitcher, combine muscadine cider, white wine, brandy, and sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves.
2. Add orange slices, lemon slices, and mixed berries.
3. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors tomeld.
4. Serve over ice in glasses, ensuring each glass gets some fruit.

These muscadine cider cocktails bring a unique twist to classic drinks, offering a delightful blend of flavors perfect for any occasion. Cheers!

 

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