Wine cocktail

Wine Cocktail

A wine cocktail is a mixed drink, similar to a cocktail, that contains wine as its primary ingredient. Wine cocktails have a long history and are found in many different cultures around the world.

Etymology

The term "cocktail" comes from the English language and was first used in the early 19th century to describe a mixed drink. The word "wine" comes from the Old English "win", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic "*winam", an early borrowing from the Latin "vinum".

History

Wine cocktails have been consumed for centuries, with the earliest known reference dating back to Ancient Greece. The Greeks would mix wine with water and various herbs to create a drink known as a "kykeon". In the Middle Ages, a similar drink known as a "purl" was popular in England. This was a mixture of warm ale, gin, and wormwood.

Types of Wine Cocktails

There are many different types of wine cocktails, each with their own unique flavors and characteristics. Some of the most popular include:

• Sangria: A Spanish wine cocktail made with red wine, chopped fruit, and often brandy or orange juice.
• Kir: A French cocktail made with a measure of crème de cassis (blackcurrant liqueur) topped up with white wine.
• Spritzer: A cocktail made with equal parts white wine and carbonated water.
• Bellini: An Italian cocktail made with Prosecco sparkling wine and peach purée or nectar.

Related Terms

• Cocktail
• Wine
• Mixed drink
• Sangria
• Kir
• Spritzer
• Bellini

See Also

• List of cocktails
• List of wine cocktails

References

Wine cocktail Resources
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