Looking for some alternatives to the traditional summer party punch?
Luckily our region is blessed with some beautiful fortified wines to give a modern twist on some classics for the festive season. Here are four suggestions from Winemakers of Rutherglen.
Muscat Fruit Cup (makes 1 jug)
2 handfuls of ice
1/4 Cup (60ml) Classic Muscat (6-10 years)
Sliced fruit; lemon, berries, orange
2 sprigs of mint plus some leaves for garnish
750ml of dry ginger ale
Add sliced fruit, sprigs of mint, ice and Classic Muscat to a jug and top with the ginger ale. Serve in gorgeous glassware with some mint leaves for garnish.
Muscat Sangria (makes 1 jug)
2 handfuls of ice
¼ (60ml) Rutherglen Muscat (3-5 years)
Sliced fruit: orange, berries, apple
2 cinnamon sticks
750ml Rutherglen Shiraz
Add sliced fruit and Rutherglen Muscat to a jug and use a wooden spoon to lightly muddle the fruit with the muscat. After a minute of muddling, add ice, cinnamon sticks and shiraz. Serve in pretty glass jars and garnish with a slice of orange.
Muscat Modern
Large ice blocks
30 ml Classic Muscat (6010 years)
30ml gin
Pineapple juice
1 lime for juice and garnish
Put your ice in a tumbler glass and pour in Classic Muscat and gin, squeeze in a slice of lime, then top with pineapple juice. Muddle together and garnish with a couple of lime wedges.
Muscat Cooler
Large ice blocks
30ml Rutherglen Muscat (3-5 years)
1 lime for juice and garnish
Tonic water
Put your ice in a tumbler glass and pour in Rutherglen Muscat, squeeze in a slice of lime, then fill with tonic water. Mix together with a straw and garnish with a couple of lime wedges.
For more on Winemakers of Rutherglen visit www.winemakers.com.au
