Bay Mist and Wildflower: Fresh Wine Cocktail Ideas
Mix it up this summer with a cocktail featuring our two easy-going, super sippers: J. Lohr Bay Mist White Riesling and J. Lohr Wildflower Valdiguié. These two classic grapes from the Lohr family’s long history of sustainable winegrowing in Monterey come with a fresh look and just one simple instruction: No Rules!
A toast to J. Lohr Regional Sales Manager Shauna Troy for these delicious, refreshing recipes. Enjoy!
WILDFLOWER NEW YORK SOUR
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Bourbon
- 1 oz. Lemon juice
- 3/4 oz. Simple Syrup
- 1 oz. J. Lohr Wildflower Valdiguié
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker.
- Pour over ice.
- Top with J. Lohr Wildflower Valdiguié
BAY MIST MOJITO
Ingredients
- 1 oz. white rum
- 2 oz. J. Lohr Bay Mist White Riesling
- 2 lime wedges
- ½ oz simple syrup
- 4 each mint sprigs
- soda water
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients into an ice-filled mixing tin.
- Muddle and then shake vigorously and pour into a wine goblet.
- Top with soda water.
FRENCH ‘MONTEREY’ 75
Ingredients
- ½ oz. gin
- 3 oz J. Lohr Bay Mist White Riesling
- ½ oz simple syrup
- optional: drizzle cognac on top
- garnish: lemon twist
- soda water
Instructions
- Layer all ingredients into champagne flute or coupe glass.
- Simple Syrup
- Simple Syrup recipe: 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar. Bring sugar and water to a boil.
- Remove from heat. Save in a jar and chill.
WILDFLOWER NEGRONI
Ingredients
- 3 oz J. Lohr Wildflower Valdiguié
- 1½ oz sweet vermouth
- 1 oz Aperol
- garnish: orange rind
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients over a large ice cube sphere.
- Squeeze large orange zest and place in glass.
- Stir well.
WILDFLOWER SPRITZER
Ingredients
- 3 oz. J. Lohr Wildflower Valdiguié
- 2 oz. club soda
- garnish: orange slice
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients over a large ice sphere.
- Squeeze large orange slice and garnish.
Find the J. Lohr Bay Mist White Riesling and J. Lohr Wildflower Valdiguié near you with the J. Lohr Wine Locator.
Cheers!