One of my favorite holiday confections are chocolate covered cherries. The flavor in general is one of my favorites! This cocktail is not over powering or syrupy sweet. Rather it leaves you thinking about the familiar and subtle taste you are experiencing. The fizzy and refreshing Ruinite Lambrusco wine is laced with chocolate liquor and a little bit of maraschino cherry juice. The rum and cream cordial helps smooth out the drink.

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Chocolate Covered Cherry Wine Cocktail

ingredients

• 2-3 ice cubes

• 1 1/2 cup of Lambrusco Wine ( I used Riunite)

• 1/3 cup of cream liqueur flavored with cinnamon and vanilla (like a Rumchata or Bailey’s)

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 Tbsp maraschino cherry juice (from the jar)

• 2 tbsp chocolate liqueur ( such as creme de cacao)

instructions

1. In a large cocktail shaker add all ingredients. Shake until well combined

2. Pour into a martini type glass and serve with maraschino cherries as garnish.

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