Creative wine cocktails

Alternatives to traditional holiday spirits.

Sparkling Mojito
4 ounces Chandon Brut, prosecco or other sparkling wine
1 ounce simple syrup
4 cucumber slices
Juice from ¼ lime
4 mint leaves

Muddle everything but the sparkling wine over ice, strain into a Martini glass and top with the sparkling wine.
Sandeman Hot
2 ounces ruby Port
2 ounces hot water
1 lemon slice with a clove in its center for garnish
Mix the Port and water in a Champagne coup, garnish with the lemon slice and serve hot.