Super Bowl 50: Serve Team-Inspired Cocktails This Year!

Original piece by Susan C. Schena

WINCHESTER, MA—Although the Patriots fell short of the big dance this year, the Super Bowl will still bring fun memories with family and friends.

The game is just one week away, and that means it’s time to stock up on all of your game day needs.

California-based Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi is sharing two beverage recipes that are guaranteed to make any Super Bowl viewing party a winner.

Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi recommends serving the Blood Orange Bronco and Carolina Blue Julep cocktails to satisfy family and friends on both sides of the playing field.

Also, look below to see the best places in Winchester to buy these ingredients

NOTE: Any brand of wine can be substituted in these recipes.

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Blood Orange Bronco

Yield: 1 large cocktail

3/4 cup (6 oz) Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Pinot Grigio or any brand
1 oz freshly squeezed blood orange juice
1 oz Campari
1 oz simple syrup (2 parts sugar, 1 part water ratio)
1-1/2 oz soda water
Blood orange wheels, for garnish

1. Fill a large glass or mason jar with ice

2. Add in all of the measured ingredients, except for the soda water

3. Stir the ingredients with a bar spoon

4. Once incorporated, finish with a splash of soda water

5. Garnish with wheels of freshly sliced blood oranges

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Carolina Blue Julep

Yield: 1 Mint Julep

3 oz. Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Moscato or any brand

3 tsp seltzer water

3 sprigs fresh mint

1/4 fresh blueberries (optional)

Extra large ice cubes

1. To make mint ice cubes, tear up about 8 mint leaves and freeze with water the night before.

2. Muddle six mint leaves, powdered sugar and seltzer water in a glass or cocktail shaker.

3. Add Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Moscato and shake or stir lightly to mix.

4. Add ice cubes to your serving glass, pour drink over the ice and garnish with the remaining mint.

*Entertaining Tip: For a Carolina Panther’s inspired cocktail, muddle a 1/4 cup of blueberries with your mint leave mix

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1. Craft Beer Cellar

2. Pairings Wine and Food

3. Wine Country