International Women's Day emphasizes the exceptional elegance, strength, and uniqueness of women around the world. And how better to celebrate this beautiful holiday than with the finest wine and expertly crafted cocktails? Below, we will help you choose the right wine and prepare various unforgettable cocktails for your friends, loved ones, and family.
Let’s start with wines.
There are different types of wines, such as sparkling wines, semi-sweet, semi-dry and dry. Each of these stands out with a unique characteristic that is distinctive to itself. To better understand them, let’s pick the best wines for March 8 and explore their role in a variety of alcoholic cocktails.
Sparkling Wines
Sparkling wines are able to instantly lift one’s mood, which is why many choose them for festive gatherings. They are also one of the best wines for Women's Day and can significantly warm up the dinner.
- CHAMPAGNE CHAVOST Blanc Assemblage - An elegant and expressive champagne that combines traditional winemaking craftsmanship with a modern approach. When tasting, you can notice a fresh and perfectly complex alcoholic beverage. It has a delicate golden hue, and its aroma evokes hints of white flowers, citrus peel, and soft brioche.
- MARCEL MARTIN Cremant De Loire - Produced using the Méthode Traditionnelle, the same technique used for champagne. This elegant Crémant embodies the freshness and sophistication typical of Loire’s sparkling wines. It has a pale golden hue, with aromas of green apple and white flowers, though citrus notes can also be detected.
White Wines
White wine is a perfect choice to pair with a light dinner or elegant dishes, and it can be a great addition to your March 8 dinner.
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HANS BAER Riesling - A vibrant and expressive white wine from Germany that embodies the classic characteristics of Riesling: fresh acidity, aromatic richness, and a balanced fruit profile. Bearing the name of the bear, Berlin's symbol, this wine presents the modern and dynamic spirit of German winemaking. It has a pale straw color and a mature citrus fruit aroma.
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DOMAINE CLARENCE DILLON "La Clarté De Haut-Brion" 2020 - A delicate and complex white wine produced by the renowned Haut-Brion winery in Bordeaux, France. La Clarté De Haut-Brion 2020 is a perfect choice for lovers of high-quality white wines. It pairs well with seafood, white meats, and light salads.
Cocktails
Here are a few Women's Day cocktail ideas that you can also prepare at home. Let’s start with sparkling wines.
1. Champagne Chavost Blanc Assemblage Cocktail
Ingredients
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90ml Champagne Chavost Blanc Assemblage
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20ml fresh lemon juice
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10ml simple syrup
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Lemon peel twist for garnish
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Ice
How to prepare
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Shake fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and ice together.
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Pour into a chilled champagne flute or coupe glass.
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Add Champagne Chavost Blanc Assemblage.
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Garnish with a lemon peel twist for elegance.
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This cocktail can add a delightful touch to your March 8 celebration.
2. Marcel Martin Crémant De Loire Cocktail
An elegant and vibrant cocktail that highlights Crémant’s freshness and floral notes.
Ingredients
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90ml Marcel Martin Crémant De Loire
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30ml green apple juice
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10ml elderflower liqueur
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Thin apple slice for garnish
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Ice
How to prepare
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Shake green apple juice, elderflower liqueur, and ice together.
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Pour into a chilled flute or coupe glass.
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Add the wine.
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Garnish with a thin apple slice.
The floral and citrusy aroma of Crémant blends with the apple juice and delicate elderflower liqueur to create a harmonious and rich sensation.
3. Hans Baer Riesling Cocktail
This cocktail emphasizes the fresh acidity and fruity profile of Hans Baer Riesling, paired with honey.
Ingredients
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90ml Hans Baer Riesling
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10ml honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
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20ml fresh orange juice
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Orange slice for garnish
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Ice
How to prepare
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Shake honey syrup, fresh orange juice, and ice together.
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Pour into a chilled wine glass.
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Add Hans Baer Riesling.
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Garnish with a fresh orange slice.
The honey syrup enhances Riesling’s natural sweetness, transforming it into a delicious alcoholic cocktail.
And so, wines can also create a wide variety of the most delicious alcoholic cocktails. You can use these simple recipes at home and enjoy the most flavorful notes to celebrate Women’s Day. The mentioned types of wines are available at the specialized Vino&Vino store.
