Blush Crush

Name: Blush Crush
Brand: Duplin Winery
Availability: InStock

There's always that time when summer spills into fall. Warm, sunny days linger and nights still don't require a jacket. This easy, refreshing "wine-rita" fits that slot. The spin-sugar sweetness of 2017 Reserve, with hint of tart lime juice and a splash of cranberry to land a gorgeous, vibrant pink color that harks back to summer sunsets while ushering fall nights. Featured in our 10 Easy Fall Recipes from Our Kitchen to Yours roundup.

Recipe

Ingredients:

3 ounces Duplin 2017 Reserve
1 ounce silver tequila (or vodka)
1 ounce fresh lime juice
1 ounce cranberry juice
Garnish: lime slice
Rim: coarse salt or pink sanding sugar

Directions:

Rim a rocks glass: Rub a lime wedge around the outer rim of a rocks glass. Dip the rim into a small plate of coarse salt or pink sanding sugar. Fill the glass with ice.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add 2017 Reserve, teqila or vodka, lime juice, and cranberry juice. Shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds. Strain the mixture into the glass. Garnish with a lime slice.
Makes 1 serving.