Why this works?
We DARE you to try this one @Home! A perfect marriage of sweet and spicy; this untraditional Icewine cocktail recipe will send your tastebuds into a frenzy. A blend of unctuous Riesling Icewine, full-bodied Cabernet, spicy candied bacon and a touch of Canadian maple from Kvas Fine Beverage Co.; you can guarantee this recipe will spice-up your next Netflix binge-watching session.
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Classic Canadian Spiced Ice
Cocktail Ingredients
- 1oz 2019 Reserve Riesling Icewine
- ½ oz Kvas maple simple syrup
- 3 oz 2018 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
- Orange twist as garnish or candied bacon
Candied Bacon Ingredients
- 6 strips bacon
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper.
- Pinch of cinnamon
Bacon Direction
Lay strips of bacon on baking sheet with parchment. Mix the brown sugar, maple simple syrup and cinnamon together. Coat bacon with mixture and lay on baking sheet with parchment. Sprinkle with black pepper and bake for 15-18 minutes or until crispy and candied. Let cool.
Directions
Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 10-15 seconds. Pour into a wine glass and garnish with a twist of orange or candied bacon.