A crisp, seasonal, wine cocktail that captures the flavors of early fall, the Harvest Apple Pinot Blanc blends our dry Braganini Reserve Pinot Blanc with fresh apple cider, our Apple Brandy, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of cinnamon simple syrup. Bright apple and citrus flavors complement the wine’s refreshing acidity, while apple brandy adds depth and cinnamon brings just the right amount of warm spice. Finished with a fresh apple slice garnish, this cocktail is balanced, refreshing, and full of fall flavor without being overly sweet. Perfect for crisp afternoons, harvest gatherings, or cozy evenings, the Harvest Apple Pinot Blanc is an easy way to welcome the season one sip at a time. Even better, our Braganini Reserve Pinot Blanc is more than 40% OFF for a limited time, making now the perfect time to mix up this seasonal cocktail for less!
Ingredients
- 3 oz dry white wine
- 1½ oz fresh apple cider
- 1 oz apple brandy
- ½ oz fresh lemon juice
- ¼ oz cinnamon simple syrup
- Thin apple slices
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker about halfway with ice.
- Add the wine, apple brandy, apple cider, lemon juice, and cinnamon simple syrup.
- Shake vigorously for about 10 to 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Fill a rocks glass with fresh ice or one large ice cube.
- Strain the cocktail over the fresh ice.
- Garnish with two thin apple slices. Add a cinnamon stick for a little more fall aroma, if desired.
For the cinnamon simple syrup: Combine equal parts sugar and water with a couple cinnamon sticks. Warm until the sugar dissolves, remove from heat, and let the cinnamon steep for about 15–20 minutes. Cool completely before using.
