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    Sparkling Cherry Wine

    By: Jane · Updated: 24 Apr, '15 · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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    Hi there! I'm back with the recipe for this refreshing sparkling cherry wine. It's the perfect beverage for serving a small group of friends and it's so easy to put together. You can put this out and I guarantee that it will be a hit at your next party.

    Sparkling cherry wine | cottage at the crossroads
    Sparkling cherry wine | cottage at the crossroads

    It looks really pretty in one of these "help yourself" beverage containers, but you could also serve it in a clear glass pitcher. I found this container at Sam's about a month ago and I'm sure I'll get plenty of use out of it.

    Because I was using this on our red and white summertime front porch, I decided that I would use red fruit in the container. I froze fresh cherries in old fashioned ice cube trays the day before I put this together. To ensure that the beverage stayed cool for a long time, I also froze about 5 or 6 cherries in a Cool Whip container in order to have a large "block" of ice that would take a long time to melt. That worked perfectly!

    Sparkling cherry wine | cottage at the crossroads

    Once you have your cherry ice cubes made, you will need several bottles of this sparkling wine. We get this at Sam's, and it's only $4.99 per bottle! Ever since my friend Gay introduced me to this, I have been hooked. It is so refreshing and light-the perfect summer beverage by itself. But once you put the fruit in it, it is amazing!

    Sparkling cherry wine | cottage at the crossroads

    Here's a closeup of the label.  I used about 2 ½ bottles of the sparkling wine the day I made this drink.

    Sparkling cherry wine | cottage at the crossroads

    To give the beverage a little more cherry flavor, I also add one bottle of this cherry flavored sparkling water. The sparkling wine has a very low alcohol content so you are diluting it even more by adding the sparkling water.

    Sparkling cherry wine | cottage at the crossroads

    But you will get lots of refreshing bubbles!

    Since we have a tree producing a lot of plums right now, I put the plums in the bottom of the container along with the "block" of ice and the cherry ice cubes. Then I poured the sparkling wine and water in the container. That's all there is to it, folks! It's so easy and oh, so good!

    Sparkling cherry wine | cottage at the crossroads

    The plums and cherry ice cubes look so pretty and give you lots of color, but you could also use slices of watermelon in the bottom with blueberries frozen in the ice cubes. I may have to try that combination myself July 4th!

    Sparkling cherry wine | cottage at the crossroads

    After I had the beverage out on the porch in 90 degree heat, the container did start sweating so I brought it inside. Even when the ice cubes had almost all melted, the wine was still great. It turns a pale pink color and has a subtle cherry flavor. Just delectable!

    Sparkling cherry wine | cottage at the crossroads

    You can't get much easier than this! Perfect for a porch party this summer!

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    1. Elizabeth

      February 03, 2017 at 4:04 pm

      I love this. I know it's only February but it's got me thinking of summer and that's a good thing, LOL! This is a great idea for cherry wine and since I've not done this before you can be sure I'll be trying it this summer.

      Thanks so much!

      Blessings,
      Elizabeth

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    2. Tessie Souza

      November 12, 2016 at 9:15 am

      I have the same glass container from Sam's Club and everone loves it when I prepare fancy lemonade or fruit punch in it. I love your idea with the sparkling wine and cherries and will have for Thanksgiving brunch. Thanks for sharing!

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    3. Kitty Drinkwater

      June 18, 2015 at 10:43 pm

      This look great, I love the frozen fruit cubes. Where did you get your galvanized beverage stand? I know this post is a year old, but it never hurts to ask. Thank you, Kitty Drinkwater.

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      • Jane Windham

        June 21, 2015 at 10:35 pm

        Kitty, the stand came with the glass container, but I think you could use an upturned galvanized bucket for the same purpose.

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    4. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      June 19, 2014 at 7:51 am

      You had me at wine - love this - the fruit ice cubes are the cherry on top!
      Kelly

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    5. Mary

      June 12, 2014 at 6:11 am

      Jane, I love the idea of a sparkling wine mixed with a flavored fruit water! The cherries add a beautiful color and what a great ice to freeze a block of ice with fruit to keep everything cool in the heat! Love your dispenser with the galvanized stand 🙂

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    6. Sherry

      June 10, 2014 at 8:15 pm

      It does look great for a party. It looks cool and refreshing for summer and festive red
      for Christmas time.
      Thanks for sharing.
      Have a good evening,
      Sherry

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    7. Cheryl Jasso

      June 07, 2014 at 2:20 pm

      I have some cherry juice concentrate from the health food store. What would you think of adding a little of that? Or making ice cubes with it? Seems like it would work to me.

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    8. Dawn

      June 07, 2014 at 8:12 am

      Yummy and beautiful. I am coming to your house for the party !! Pinning.

      Reply

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