Category: Summer Holiday

"Grown Up" Popsicles

7/25/2016

These popsicles made from wine, strawberries and chocolate are a welcome treat on a summer day!

Needless to say, summer is here with a vengeance! Something cool, refreshing and tasty is sure what the weatherman ordered! So cool your tastebuds with these grown up popsicles made with fresh strawberries, red wine, and dark chocolate.

INGREDIENTS

16 ounces strawberries
1/2 cup simple syrup (1/2 cup sugar plus 1/2 cup water heated over medium heat until sugar dissolves)
1 cup red wine (Pinot Noir works well)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
6 ounces good quality dark chocolate, melted
1/2 teaspoon coconut oil, melted

INSTRUCTIONS

Add all of the ingredients except the dark chocolate and coconut oil to a blender or food processor and puree until they are smooth.
Pour the mixture into popsicle molds and insert a popsicle stick.
Freeze for at least 4-6 hours or overnight.
In a microwave safe bowl, microwave the dark chocolate in 20 second intervals stirring each time until the chocolate is just melted, be careful not to burn it.
Stir the melted coconut oil into the melted chocolate.
Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
Remove the popsicles from the mold and dunk them in the melted chocolate.
Lay them on the parchment lined baking sheet.
Work quickly to avoid having them melt, then immediately place them back in the freezer to harden.
Store the finished popsicles in a single layer in a freezer bag or airtight container in the freezer.

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Red White and BOOM 4th of July Spritzer

7/3/2016

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Celebrate your 4th of July with our Red, White & Boom 4th of July Spritzer!

It's the festive time of year when it's hot outside and nothing is more refreshing than a white wine spritzer! We added a little flair for this weekends patriotic events. Stop out and see us at New World Wine Shop in Lake Geneva for the perfect white wine for this holiday favorite!

Red White & Boom Spritzer
2 cups sliced strawberries
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 bottle chilled dry white wine. A dryer, less sweet wine such as Sauvignon Blanc is recommended to offset the sugar of the soda and fruit.
1 liter chilled lemon lime soda, such as Sprite or 7UP

Place the strawberries and blueberries in the bottom of a 1-gallon pitcher. Pour in the white wine and soda, and gently mix to combine. Serve with a few fruit pieces in each glass.

Keep refrigerated until serving

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Festive Food & Wine For 4th Of July Weekend

6/27/2016

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The 4th of July falls on a Monday this year, so here at the lake that means plenty of friends and family the entire weekend! We the "wine guys" have come up with a few suggested combinations for festive holiday entertaining after a full day on the water, golf course, or chaise lounge.

Friday July 1st
Sparkling Rose' from Chandon Vineyards Napa Valley - Limited Summer Edition

Classic Gulf Shrimp Cocktail and Smoked Salmon served with Herbed Goat Cheese on rye triangles.

Saturday July 2nd
Robertson Sparkling Fresh Burst Sauvignon Blanc and Centorri Frizzante Moscato

Cantaloupe and fresh mozzarella skewers with fresh mint pesto.

Sunday July 3rd
Take it easy make dinner reservations at your favorite summer spot, but before heading out serve Don Simon Sangria! In a large pitcher add green grapes blue berries and strawberries, then fill with chilled Sangria.

Best with tortilla chips, salsa and guacamole

Monday July 4th
And for the main event, Red White and Bleu

RED: Underwood Pinot Noir
WHITE: Vigilance Chardonnay, Lake County California
Bleu: Blue cheese drizzled with honey served with walnuts fresh pear slices and ginger snaps.

Light the sparklers and wait for the big show with a bottle of chilled Chandon Brut, Limited Summer Edition

Enjoy the fireworks and all of the festivities this fun summer holiday brings!

Sparkling Rose' from Chandon Vineyards Napa Valley - Limited Summer Edition

Robertson Sparkling Fresh Burst Sauvignon Blanc

Centorri Frizzante Moscato

Don Simon Sangria

Underwood Pinot Noir, Vigilance Chardonnay, and Chandon Brut, Limited Summer Edition

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"Grown Up" Popsicles

Red White and BOOM 4th of July Spritzer

Festive Food & Wine For 4th Of July Weekend

Two Lake Geneva locals with a two glass minimum... simply put, we're the Wine Guys!

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