Pair And Pour Some Festive Seasonal Liquid Cheer

Miami FL

31 December, 2020

9:25 AM

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the Miami Times Family Features Dec 30, 2020 While holiday traditions and year-end celebrations look different this year (as they should), the season is still special. Set the scene for a joyous occasion by mixing festive cocktails or creating the perfect spread to complement your wines, beers, cheeses and even chocolates. If you need inspiration, sommelier and lifestyle expert Sarah Tracey can help guide your palate with these festive Aldi-exclusive pairings and seasonal cocktail ideas: Light and refreshing With the aroma of Meyer lemon and flavors of fresh green apple and white peach, the crisp Landshut Riesling has a touch of delicate sweetness while still being juicy and refreshing. For a savory-and-sweet combination, try pairing it with the Emporium Selection Plain Goat Cheese Log and Winternacht Milk Chocolate Domino Cubes. Rich and decadent Indulge your senses with the butterscotch, warm baking spices and velvety dark fruit notes of the Quarter Cut Bourbon Barrel Red Blend. This decadent red blend offers a smooth finish, similar to mulled wine but without the extra work. The rich flavor pairs well with a smoked cheese like Emporium Selection Smoked Gouda, as well as the Moser Roth Dark Chocolate Collection Caramel Sea Salt. Savory with brew If a cold beer is more your style, consider a rich and creamy dark ale like a stout. Its robust flavors of roasted coffee beans and bittersweet cocoa combine for a sweet yet savory earthy finish. Serve it with the rich Emporium Selection Premium English Truffle Cheddar and add a touch of chocolatey sweetness with Specially Selected Cocoa Dusted Truffles. Signature libations Up the ante on your celebration with a special yet simple cocktail you can mix at home with confidence. The secret to making a Mistletoe Mule is the 3-2-1 method: Just pour wine for three counts, ginger beer for two counts and pomegranate juice for one count. Find more holiday recipes at aldi.us/holiday-guide. INGREDIENTS •4 1/2 ounces Tourner Brut Sparkling •3 ounces Summit Ginger Beer •1 1/2 ounces Specially Selected Premium 100% Pomegranate Juice •Lime juice •Fresh cranberries, for garnish (optional) PREPARATION •Rim two glasses with sugar. •In separate mixer or glass, combine wine, ginger beer and pomegranate juice using 3-2-1 method. •Pour over ice in prepared glasses then top with fresh lime juice. Garnish each glass with cranberries, if desired. The Miami Times is the largest Black-owned newspaper in the south serving Miami's Black community since 1923. The award-winning weekly is frequently recognized as the best Black newspaper in the country by the National Newspaper Publishers Association.