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RECIPE: Mulled Wine

It couldn't be easier to warm yourself up this winter with a spiced, warming glass of this mulled wine. This recipe combines the fruity flavours of orange with subtle aromatic spices to create a delicious, warming tipple. It is easily doubled or tripled so can be catered to a beautiful evening hanging out with a group of family and friends. SERVINGS 3 - 4 servings WHAT YOU NEED 750mL bottle of red wine (Merlot is a good bet) - we've used Tora Bay Premium Merlot here 2 thick slices of a medium orange including the rind 1 tablespoon roughly chopped ginger 1 large cinnamon stick or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 star anise  4 whole cloves 5 cardamon cloves, crushed 1 ½ tablespoon...

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RECIPE: Red Wine Hot Chocolate

Gloriously rich and boozy hot chocolate is a must this winter if you love your chocolate and red wine. It's warm and rich but well balanced and a fun take on your usual mug of hot cocoa!

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RECIPE: Rosé Lemonade

We're always keen for a cool and refreshing lemonade with a splash of Tora Bay Hawkes Bay Rosé, and it's always a party favourite! The recipe calls for homemade lemonade, but it can easily be substituted with ready-made lemonade. Cheers to Rosé! SERVINGS 2 servings WHAT YOU NEED 1 750ml bottle Tora Bay Hawkes Bay Rosé, chilled ¼ cup sugar ¼ cup water ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 1 cup water, chilled Lemon (for serving) *To save on time, you can also use ready-made lemonade METHOD In a small saucepan, boil ¼ cup water and ¼ cup sugar together until sugar is dissolved. Set aside to cool. Add ¼ cup fresh lemon juice and 1 cup chilled water to the sugar mixture. Refrigerate until cold. Then add 1 cup rosé...

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RECIPE: Rosé Aperol Spritz

We like mixing up our drinking repertoire with cocktails, and it’s always something that puts us in the mood to have a good time. Cocktails don’t always have to be elaborate, so we have this simple tipple to quench your cocktail craving.

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