Mother’s Day is this weekend and, as mentioned in our previous post, we think moms deserve all the celebration in the world. And while we will never be able to adequately repay the amazing moms in our lives for all they do, we definitely CAN treat them to a nice little wine and chocolate pairing.
We are so excited to have partnered with our friends at Lindt Chocolate to bring you the perfect pairing to treat your mama this weekend and we think you will love it, too. All you need to do is head to Kroger and grab a bottle of our amazing Myles & Moore Cabernet Sauvignon and a box of Lindt Chocolate truffles. Then make sure mama’s got her feet up as you serve her a glass or two (or the whole bottle? I mean, we’re for sure not judging). And be sure to do the right thing with the chocolates — hand her the entire box and let her live, ok?
No matter what you’re doing to celebrate the moms in your life this weekend, we are positive that adding a bottle of Myles & Moore and some Lindt will only add to the celebration!
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, y’all, and since you guys LOVED our Easter Dip It & Gift It so much, we figured we’d show you how to do it up real nice for the mama’s in your life, too!
Around here, we think moms are the real MVPs of the universe. They are truly the oil that runs this big ol’ machine called life and we are SO darn thankful for them! While we all know they’re the most hard working and incredible humans on the planet, we are also painfully aware of the fact that they are also the most overworked and underpaid workforce of the modern day — can we get an amen!? And while we could never give them what they truly deserve for their ridiculous dedication to each of us, we CAN give them wine. And chocolate. Together. And that’s not a bad place to start.
Here’s what you’ll need to get started: First, a bottle of your favorite C+C wine! We went with Myles + Moore Rosé, but any bottle will do! Once you’ve picked out your wine, you’ll need to grab some melting chocolate, press n’ seal, a basting brush, and a pot to melt your chocolate. A stove or an electric burner will also be necessary.
As you can see, the process is super simple! In a little more detail, here’s what you’ll need to do: Set your burner to med-high heat. Pour your melting chocolate into your pot and stir every minute or so until smooth. While your chocolate is melting, take your plastic wrap and wrap your bottle, leaving the top open. In this particular case, we used our delicious Rue de Pearl Rosé. Ensure that the plastic goes all the way to the bottom and wrap it underneath, so as to keep the chocolate from touching the actual bottle. Now, you’re ready to dip (or in our case, paint!) We used a silicone basting brush to essentially “paint” on the chocolate which made the process SO easy, but you can use whatever you’d like. At this point, take the basting brush in the chocolate and paint your bottle and again, leave the top clean. We went around the bottle a few times to get the chocolate nice and thick, but this is a total preference thing. You can’t really mess this up, we promise! Lastly, while the chocolate is still melted, add your sprinkles for the perfect finishing touch! After this, let your chocolate dry (about 5-10 minutes in the freezer will do the trick!) Once dry, wrap your adorable bottle in a plastic bag, tie a ribbon around the top, and RUN to your mom with it. Or your mom friends. You get the jist. Regardless — it is SO. DANG. SIMPLE! Check out the video at the end of this post to see for yourself!
However you decide to celebrate the mama’s in your life this year — can we just encourage you to make it special? Maybe that looks like bringing a second bottle of wine over for the two of you to share together. Tell her what she means to you. Remind her why there is only one amazing version of her. Show her all the ways she is nailing motherhood. But just make it special. Our moms deserve it. Our friends who are moms deserve it. And you deserve it, too, mama.
Happy Mother’s Day to all of the INCREDIBLE moms around this Corks + Cheers community. Cheers to who you are and who you’re raising. We are so thankful!
Hey, friends! Happy EASTER WEEK! We are gearing up for all things bunnies and eggs and baskets around here, and if you’re anything like us, you’ll take any excuse to celebrate an occasion with gifts! Which is why we know you’re going to L O V E today’s post!
We are dipping and gifting wine bottles for an adorable, double-y delish little present for your favorite friend, family member, teacher, nail tech, or honestly maybe just for yourself! We won’t judge! No matter who the lucky recipient is — we all know the Easter Bunnies of the world wouldn’t mind a glass of vino and a little chocolate after scrambling to fill & hide all the baskets before the Easter Sunday sunshine rises, right?!
So here’s what you’ll need to get started: First, a bottle of your favorite C+C wine! We went with Rue de Pearl Rosé, but any bottle will do! Once you’ve picked out your wine, you’ll need to grab some melting chocolate, press n’ seal, a basting brush, and a pot to melt your chocolate. A stove or an electric burner will also be necessary.
As you can see, the process is super simple! In a little more detail, here’s what you’ll need to do: Set your burner to med-high heat. Pour your melting chocolate into your pot and stir every minute or so until smooth. While your chocolate is melting, take your plastic wrap and wrap your bottle, leaving the top open. In this particular case, we used our delicious Rue de Pearl Rosé. Ensure that the plastic goes all the way to the bottom and wrap it underneath, so as to keep the chocolate from touching the actual bottle. Now, you’re ready to dip (or in our case, paint!) We used a silicone basting brush to essentially “paint” on the chocolate which made the process SO easy, but you can use whatever you’d like. At this point, take the basting brush in the chocolate and paint your bottle and again, leave the top clean. We went around the bottle a few times to get the chocolate nice and thick, but again, this is a total preference thing. You can’t really mess this up, we promise! Lastly, while the chocolate is still melted, add your sprinkles for the perfect finishing touch! After this, let your chocolate dry (about 5-10 minutes in the freezer will do the trick!) Once dry, wrap your adorable bottle in a plastic bag, tie a ribbon around the top, and gift it! SO. DANG. SIMPLE! Check out the video at the end of this post to see for yourself!
This really is such a cute gift to give and, y’all, who doesn’t love receiving a bottle of wine from a friend!? And when said bottle of wine is covered in chocolate?! YES PLEASE.
However you are celebrating Easter this weekend, we think a Dip It + Gift It bottle of your favorite C+C wine will add the perfect touch to your holiday!
Y’ALL! Spring is so close we can literally feel it (some days at least) and we are SO excited to bring you allll the refreshing, sit-on-the-patio-and-drink, delicious drink recipes.
I think it’s probably safe to say we’re all ready to pack up the winter cold and tuck it away for a while, and what better way to send it off than with a strawberry-rosé mixer that will literally have you convinced you’re actually DRINKING warm weather. Plus, per usual — it is a cinch to make…because that’s just what.we.do.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Badabing-badaboom — this pretty little bev will be ready to serve in no time and we promise you — it goes down just as easily as it takes to prepare. Not to mention — it’s flipping gorgeous to look at. So whether it’s a bridal luncheon, a baby shower, or just another Saturday (or Monday…you know we aren’t judging) afternoon — we are certain this one will be a hit.
Listen, ladies. We all know everybody’s doing their best to eat clean and be mindful of the harsh reality that swimsuit season is standing on our front porch knocking — but that doesn’t mean you can’t drink something delicious while being mindful, right?! Plus — you’ve all heard it: wine is from grapes, and grapes are a fruit. FRUIT. Let that resonate for a minute, okay?
Today we’re coming at you with an easy-to-make, easier-to-drink, crisp and refreshing little Sauvignon Blanc mixer. It literally calls for 2 ingredients and a few fruit slices to garnish…because we all know mama ain’t got time for fancy mixology between the soccer games and baseball tournaments and dance recitals and college graduations, amen?!
Here’s what you’ll need to make our Martin’s Rake Bubbly Blanc:
Yeah, girl. It’s that simple! And bonus — It really is as light, crisp, and refreshing as it looks.
Cheers, sister! Mindful eating or not, you deserve this one.
St. Patty’s Day weekend is officially HERE and we are so excited! Today we’ve got one more drink for you to add to your bar menu this weekend in case, again, the green beer just ain’t doing it for ya!
Here in the midwest where we’re located, Spring has started to peek its head out and tease us with some warmer temps, and this drink is the perfect compliment to not only St. Patty’s Day, but also to the hints of Spring that are in the air!
So without further ado, allow us to introduce you to our fun spin on a fan-favorite drink: it’s our Dellatorri Moscato Clover Mojito! And, in true C+C fashion, this one is quick and easy to make without discounting amazing taste!
Here’s what you’ll need:
And it’s so super easy to make! First, throw your lime pieces in the bottom of your glass, add in your handful of mint, and top with an ounce of Simple Syrup, then muddle. Next add in your ice, pour 1.5-2oz white rum (we used Bacardi), and here’s the twist — top it off with Dellatorri Moscato! Then stir, sip, and enjoy!
We are seriously obsessed with the crisp taste of the mint, lime, and rum combo paired with the sweetness of the moscato! This one could be dangerous, y’all. But like we said earlier this week — we’re all a little Irish on St. Patty’s Day…which means we all get to have a little extra fun, too…right!?
And to wrap this one up, an Irish toast for each of you:
May the winds of fortune sail you, May you sail a gentle sea, And may it always be the other guy Who says, “This drink’s on me!”
Cheers to a fun and safe St. Patty’s Day weekend, C+C fam!
Top o’the mornin’ (or afternoon or evenin’…whatever!) to ya, C+C fam! Today’s drink is just about the easiest thing we have ever made and it is totally perfect for all your St. Patty’s parties and plans if you’re not a green beer kinda gal (or if you just want some variety while maintaining the festiveness of the beverages!)
I think we can all agree — Irish roots or not — we are all a little Irish on St. Patty’s Day weekend! And while we’re not against a good old fashioned green beer or a pint of Guinness, we do love to spice things up and throw some variety into an otherwise predictable bar menu for your St Patty’s party. Thus we give you — St. Pat’s Prosecco.
To make our St. Pat’s Prosecco you will need a bottle of our Dellatorri Prosecco, a bottle of Midori Melon Liqueur, and melon to garnish. The recipe breakdown is as follows:
How simple is that?! The crisp fruity flavor paired with the bubbly Prosecco is the PERFECT combo for the occasion — not to mention it’s pretty GREEN color to keep you festive! We are sure your party guests will love this little mixer and we want to hear how they like it! Let us know in the comments or on social media how much your friends enjoy this one, and check back in a few days for one more St. Patty’s Day drink!
Looking for an easy, delicious menu for hosting your girlfriends this Galentine’s Day?! Look no further! Pair our semi-sweet Myles & Moore Rosé with the decadent, deliciousness of Lindt chocolates and we’re pretty positive you’ll be kicking your girlfriends out by the end of the night because they’re not going to leave on their own!
So what’s the hype with Galentine’s Day anyway, you ask!? Here’s the skinny: we are FIRM believers that behind every great gal is a group text hyping her up — and basically, we think celebrating your hype-girls is important and necessary and honestly, just downright FUN. It’s so much less exclusive than the entire idea of having one valentine and the pressure of offering the cutest gesture to said valentine. It’s a way to celebrate the people that you are ACTUALLY crazy about. Ladies who have seen you — and LOVED you anyway — at your worst, and who have celebrated with you — and LOVED you anyway — at your best.
Community is important. Friendship is important. And wine! WINE IS IMPORTANT! Combine all three, throw some chocolate on top, and tell us why anyone wouldn’t want to celebrate! AND DON’T FORGET! You can make this Galentine’s Day extra special for your girls with our darling little exclusive C+C tags and cards — available right here!
Around here, February means all things LOVE — and we aren’t just talking about being in love. We’re talking about spreading love, showing love, extending love, making people FEEL love. And since we all know the Corks+Cheers team’s love-language is wine, we are giving you the tools to speak our language to all your favorite people!
It’s super simple — start by grabbing a bottle of your favorite wine to gift. For us this February, it’s our Myles & Moore Rosé. (Because #pink). Throw in some chocolates, a fuzzy pear of socks, a cute wine glass, or just leave it as-is, and top it off with these adorable C+C exclusive cards and gift tags! HONESTLY YOU GUYS — JUST ALL THE HEART EYES OVER THESE! Get yours here: Card 1 – Tag 1 — Card 2 – Tag 2 — Tag 3
inside: you had me at merlot
inside: happy galentine’s day
Wham bam! We couldn’t possibly make this any easier on you, and we just know your gals are going to be feeling the love this month! And don’t forget to show us how you use the tags and cards on social media with hashtag #corks+cheers or tag us @corksandcheers!
Jingle jangle, y’all, Christmas time is officially HERE! Like officially officially— all the “no-Christmas-decor-before-Thanksgiving” fuss can now end because Turkey Day is behind us and, don't shoot the messenger, but Christmas Day is only a short 29 days away! BUT don’t panic! While the hustle and bustle of the season can be overwhelming, and there are a casual 40-something parties to miraculously fit into 25 days, we are here to save the day with a super simple, go-to drink that will have all your party guests asking for mor
As we all know by now, a Christmas party isn't a Christmas party without a festive menu, right?! And a festive menu isn't compete without festive drinks, yeah!? YUP. Enter: the Corks + Cheers Cranberry Moscato Mimosa, the answer to all your party drink prayers.
What you'll need:
*1 bottle Dellatorri Sparkling Moscato
*Cranberry Juice cocktail
*Fresh cranberries to garnish
Here’s how to make it:
Make it as you would with any other mimosa, which, after doing our own research and debating the proper technique, seems to have the audience split: bubbly first, then cranberry juice or cranberry juice, topped with the bubbly?! It apparently doesn't matter! You do you! Then, to finish it off, garnish with a little cranberry skewer and enjoy!
Quick, easy, and delicious! Christmas cheer at it's finest!
