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I remember Arbor Mist being the wine my friends used to bring to our monthly bunco parties. With so many flavors like Blackberry Merlot, Raspberry Pink Moscato, or one of the margarita varieties, there was a flavor to please everyone. (I’m partial to the zinfandels.) Arbor Mist always went well with all the potluck dishes everyone brought, too.
Arbor Mist always meant fun times with friends and relaxing after a long week. It’s the perfect wine for parties!
Wine Cocktail Chillers for summer time parties
So inspired, I decided to take the fun, fruity flavors of Arbor Mist and give you some ideas on serving up some Wine Chiller Slushies just in time for summertime entertaining. My Wine Chiller Slushies are perfect when you want something to cool down with, and you want to go “lite” with your drinking.
Just take Arbor Mist, freeze it in ice cube trays, blend it with regular ice cubes for a “grown up slushy” – all the flavor, a bit less calories, and lots of fun! Plus, you can’t drink these too quickly or you’ll get the dreaded brain freeze! So that prevents you from overindulging, too.
In addition, I added some blueberries and raspberries with some layers of frozen Arbor Mist slushy to inspire you for upcoming Fourth of July parties when you may want some red, white and blue cocktails.
The fun thing about these Wine Chiller Slushies is that you can prepare the Arbor Mist ice cubes ahead of time along with your garnishes. Then during the party, just get the blenders going at the bar (or in the kitchen) and make these “to order.” An alternative is to make up a tray and have them ready in the freezer to present for your guests at intervals during the party.
The layered slushy cocktails can be eaten like ice cream parfaits. Or you can wait until they melt a bit and sip them through a straw. Pair them with salty natural chips or your favorite goodies from the grill. Don’t forget to check out Arbor Mist Simple Entertaining Social Hub for some terrific party and entertaining ideas, too!
Skinny Wine Chiller Cocktails – a new twist on the wine spritzer
Now that I’m a little bit older, I’m trying to find ways to still enjoy myself while incorporating “better for you” ingredients in my party plans. I find that my friends are doing the same, since we’re all trying to watch what we eat and drink more carefully. So when I entertain, I make sure to offer up healthier side dishes like salads and roasted on the grill vegetables.
It’s the same with drinks. These days if I drink more than one glass of an adult beverage, I have a monster headache in the morning. One way I can indulge safely is to make a Skinny Wine Chiller Cocktail. It’s a fun version of a wine spritzer – you plunk a giant wine ice cube in a big glass of flavored seltzer water and garnish it with some berries, and a sprig of something from the herb garden. It’s elegant, refreshing, and delish!
You can find ice ball maker molds and large ice cube molds online. I got mine at Marshall’s. But if you don’t want to go through the expense, fill 3 ounce Dixie cups with your favorite Arbor Mist flavor and freeze. Do this several days before the party and keep your giant ice cubes in ziplock baggies in the freezer. That way you’ll have a large supply ready to go for the party.
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Variations on a party theme
I’m sure you can come up with several variations of chiller wine cocktails using your favorite Arbor Mist wine flavor, different types of berries, and some fun fruit and herb garnishes. Let your party guests friends make their own combinations of slushy, seltzer, berries, and garnish – the possibilities are endless!
What flavor Arbor Mist would you use in your Cocktail Chillers?
Wine Chiller Cocktails
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Recipe
Ingredients
For Wine Chiller Slushies
Your favorite flavor or flavors of Arbor Mist wine
Ice cubes
Berries
Garnishes of mint and thyme
For Skinny Wine Chiller Cocktails
Your favorite flavor or flavors of Arbor Mist wine
Flavored, unsweetened (no calorie) seltzer
Garnishes of mint, thyme and berries
Directions
For Wine Chiller Slushies
Freeze Arbor Mist in ice cube trays. Depending on the number of party guests expected, you may want to freeze several bottles of wine. You may want to freeze several varieties of wine, too, to give your guests more choices! Once cubes are frozen, place wine cubes in ziplock freezer bags. Label bags with name of Arbor Mist wine used.
To make the Wine Chiller Slushies, combine 2/3 Arbor Mist wine cubes to 1/3 ice cubes in a blender. Blend on high until smooth.
Spoon wine slushies into tall cocktail glasses. Layer with berries. Serve immediately with a garnish of thyme or mint and a tall spoon.
For Skinny Wine Chiller Cocktails
Freeze Arbor Mist in an ice ball maker or large ice cube molds. (Or 3 ounce Dixie cups.) Depending on the number of party guests expected, you may want to freeze several bottles worth of wine. You may want to freeze several varieties of wine, too, to give your guests more choices! Once cubes are frozen, place wine cubes in ziplock freezer bags. Label bags with name of Arbor Mist wine used.
To make Skinny Wine Chiller Cocktails, place the large wine cubes in a wide mouthed glasses. (Martini, margarita or brandy glasses will do.)
Add the flavored seltzer. (Pour next to not over the ice cube. That way it will last longer.) Serve immediately with herb and berry garnish. Refresh with additional seltzer.
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Total Time: 30 Minutes
Servings: Varies
Serving size: Varies
Wine Chiller Cocktails for summertime entertaining is a post from: This Mama Cooks! On a Diet. Stop by for more healthy recipes!