List of Wine Coolers
Wine coolers, also called cocktails, have a distinctive, yet acquired taste that some people like more instead of beer or other alcoholic drinks. Many wine coolers feature carbonated fruit flavors, making the drinks much sweeter also. Serve refreshing wine coolers as an alternative to beer at your next party. Try super sweet, semi-sweet or non-fruit coolers. Does this Spark an idea?
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Champagne Wine Coolers
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Traditional wine coolers, also called spritzers, are made with champagne. Most of these coolers have a light non-fruity taste, unless extra fruit flavoring is added. Drink makers use various types of champagne and other ingredients to create distinctive tastes. The black velvet recipe includes a mixture of champagne and some type of dark beer. Cherry coolers are made with a 1/2-shot of cherry brandy and champagne.
Red Wine Coolers
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Some wine coolers are made with various types of red wine such as Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. These coolers have a lighter, more bubbly taste with a hint of red wine. Some people might call these drinks a red wine cocktail. Often other ingredients are added in to change or customize the flavor. Bartenders can add all sorts of things such as syrup, lime or vodka mixed with orange juice and ice.
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Fruit Wine Coolers
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Enjoy fruit wine coolers with a hint of alcohol added. These cocktails come in many flavors such as strawberry lemonade, cherry, blueberry, red apple and orange. A syrup that tastes like fruit is added, along with carbonated water and some alcohol. Try various types of fruit coolers at the store or find recipes to make your own at home.
Non-alcoholic Wine Coolers
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Non-alcoholic wine coolers can taste similar to traditional or fruity coolers, depending on the ingredients. These drinks are more like fruity or tart carbonated beverages because they are devoid of alcohol. You can find these types of coolers along side other alcoholic beverages. Read the label to ensure you get a non-alcoholic cooler.
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