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Introduction
Wine is the elegant companion to our meals. The celebratory toast at our gatherings, and sometimes, just the perfect way to unwind after a long day. Wine has been with us for centuries, with different cultures and regions developing their unique varieties and styles.
In recent years, certain wines have risen to the top becoming popular wines. These wines have captured the hearts and palates of wine lovers and casual drinkers alike. From bold, fruit-driven reds that’ll make your taste buds swoon to crisp, refreshing whites ideal for beating the heat, Kenyan wine lovers are getting to experience some serious wine delights.
Let us take you on a virtual tour of the most popular wines in Kenya. Join us as we explore what makes them so special, their flavour profiles, and the regions where they are produced. We will also provide insider tips for pairing them with food to take your dining experience to new heights. Who knows, you may just discover your new favourite wine along the way🍷!
The wines are categorized by country of origin.
a) South Africa
1. Nederburg Cabernet Sauvignon
Nederburg Cabernet Sauvignon hails from the renowned Paarl region of South Africa. This white dry wine is among the most popular wines in Kenya. With its deep ruby colour and aromas of ripe blackcurrants and subtle oak notes, it offers a full-bodied, velvety texture and flavours of dark fruit, cedar, and a hint of tobacco. The Nederburg estate has been perfecting its winemaking craft since way back in 1791, so you know the Nederburg wines are made with some serious skill and passion.
The grapes for this wine are meticulously sourced from select vineyards in Paarl. The climate here is warm, and dry and has well-drained soils that are ideal for cultivating Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine undergoes a careful ageing process of between 12 to 15 months in French oak barrels. This allows it to develop its complex flavours and velvety texture.
Pairing: This is a must-try wine for any steak lover. Fire up the grill and let the Nederburg Cab work its magic alongside juicy ribs. You can also pair it with hearty stews, or aged cheese.
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2. 4th Street Sweet Red
If you’re a fan of fruitier, more approachable reds, then the 4th Street Sweet Red should be right up your alley. This sweet red blend from South Africa boasts aromas of ripe berries and vanilla, offering a luscious, fruit-forward palate with notes of strawberry, raspberry, and a hint of spice. You will agree with me that this is one of the most popular wines in Kenya.
Crafted from a careful selection of red grape varieties, including Shiraz and Cinsault, this wine strikes a perfect balance between fruit-driven sweetness and a smooth, easy-drinking character. The winemakers at 4th Street have mastered the art of creating approachable yet flavorful sweet red blends that appeal to a wide range of palates.
Pairing: Pair the 4th Street Sweet Red with barbecued meats, spicy dishes, or even desserts like chocolate cake for a real treat. Its fruit-forward character and a touch of sweetness make it a versatile companion for a variety of culinary delights.
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3. Durbanville Sauvignon Blanc
Produced from the cool-climate Durbanville region of South Africa, the Durbanville Sauvignon Blanc is a refreshing and zesty white wine. With its pale straw colour and aromas of grapefruit, lime, and fresh-cut grass, it offers a crisp, lively palate with vibrant citrus flavours.
The cool breezes and well-drained soils of the Durbanville region create a unique terroir that is perfectly suited for cultivating Sauvignon Blanc grapes with intense flavours and vibrant acidity.
Pairing: The Durbanville Sauv is a seafood’s best friend – make sure to pair it with fresh fish or seafood dishes or fresh salads to really let those citrus notes sing.
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4. Robertson Sweet Red
Another beloved sweet red blend from South Africa’s Robertson region, the Robertson Sweet Red boasts enticing aromas of ripe berries and hints of spice. On the palate, it offers a luscious, fruit-forward character with flavours of strawberry, raspberry, and a touch of sweetness.
The Robertson region, located in the Western Cape, is renowned for its warm, sunny climate and fertile soils, which are ideal for cultivating a wide range of grape varieties. The winemakers in this region have mastered the art of crafting sweet red blends that strike a perfect balance between fruit-driven sweetness and a smooth, easy-drinking character.
Pairing: The Robertson Sweet’s bright fruit flavours make it a killer pairing partner for spicy dishes that need a touch of sweetness to counter the heat. It’s also a natural match for fruity desserts. Or heck, just sip it on its own at your next relaxed gathering or at home – it’s that approachable!
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5. Drostdy Claret Select
Take a trip to South Africa’s Western Cape through a glass of the rich Drostdy Claret Select. This wine has aromas of ripe black fruits, cedar, and a hint of tobacco. On the palate, it offers a full-bodied, structured character with flavours of blackcurrant, plum, and a touch of oak.
This Bordeaux-style blend is a testament to the exceptional wine-making skills of the Drostdy estate, which has been producing world-class wines since 1693. The grapes for this wine are meticulously sourced from select vineyards in the Western Cape, where the warm, dry climate and well-drained soils are ideal for cultivating the classic Bordeaux grape varieties.
Pairing: Pair the Drostdy Claret Select with grilled or roasted red meats, hearty stews, or aged cheeses for a truly indulgent experience. Its full-bodied structure and complex flavours make it an excellent companion for flavorful dishes.
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6. Cellar Cask Natural Sweet Red
The Cellar Cask Natural Sweet Red is a delightful South African wine that has gained popularity among those who appreciate a touch of sweetness in their reds. With aromas of ripe red berries and hints of vanilla, this wine offers the palate with flavours of strawberry, raspberry, and a subtle sweetness.
The grapes used to make this wine are meticulously sourced from vineyards in the Western Cape region, where the warm, sunny climate and diverse soils contribute to the wine’s ripe, fruit-driven character.
What sets this wine apart is its natural sweetness, achieved through a careful vinification process that preserves the natural sugars in the grapes. This beautifully balanced, fruit-driven wine, with just a kiss of sweetness, makes it one of the most popular wines in Kenya.
Pairing: The Cellar Cask Natural Sweet Red is a versatile companion for a variety of occasions and meals. Enjoy it slightly cool, and pair it with barbecued meats, spicy dishes, or fruit-based desserts.
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b) France
7. Pierre Marcel
The Pierre Marcel is a sweet red wine from France. It has gained popularity in Kenya in recent years. With its deep ruby colour and aromas of ripe black fruits, complemented by hints of vanilla and spice, this wine offers a smooth, well-rounded palate with flavours of blackberry, plum, and a touch of mocha.
Pairing: Pair the Pierre Marcel with grilled or roasted meats, hearty pasta dishes, or mushrooms for a truly indulgent experience.
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c) German
8. Rosso Nobile al Cioccolata
Rosso Nobile al Cioccolata is a chocolate-flavoured red wine from Germany. This wine is sure to satisfy any chocolate cravings. This wine has aromas of ripe dark fruits, cherries, and dark chocolate. The chocolate and fruit aromas will get you hooked after the first taste and then you will understand why it is a popular wine.
Pairing: For all you chocolate lovers, this German red is a must when indulging in any chocolate desserts, fresh berries, or a plate of creamy cheeses. It can also pair nicely with grilled meats or dishes featuring warming spices like cinnamon or a kick of chili pepper.
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9. Bianco Nobile Alla Vaniglia
Bianco Nobile Alla Vaniglia is a captivating white wine blend infused with the essence of vanilla. Its aroma is a delightful interplay of sweet, fruity white grape notes and warm vanilla accents.
On the palate, it envelops you in a velvety texture, with rich chocolate flavours taking centre stage, leading to a delicately lingering finish.
Pairing: Served chilled, Bianco Nobile Alla Vaniglia can be paired with sweet desserts.
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d) Spain
10. Mucho Mas
The Mucho Mas is a Spanish red blend that has captured the hearts and palates of wine lovers worldwide, especially in Kenya. With its aromas of ripe red and black fruits, complemented by hints of vanilla and spice, this wine offers a smooth, well-rounded texture with flavours of blackberry, plum, and a touch of mocha. This is a fast-rising wine becoming one of the most popular wines.
The Mucho Mas is crafted from a careful selection of grape varieties, including Tempranillo, Garnacha, and Syrah. This wine showcases the exceptional winemaking skills of its Spanish producers. They meticulously source these grapes from select vineyards. The warm Mediterranean climate and diverse soils contribute to the wine’s rich flavours and complexity.
Pairing: Pair the Mucho Mas with grilled meats, hearty pasta dishes, or aged cheeses for a delightful dining experience.
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f) Moldova
11. Asconi Pastoral
The Asconi Pastoral is a Moldovan red blend that captivates wine lovers with its unique character and flavours. Its deep ruby colour and aromas of ripe red fruits, spice, and toast stand out. The well-structured palate offers flavours of blackberry, plum, and a touch of mocha.
The Asconi Pastoral wine is made from a careful blend of Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Shiraz grape varieties. The wine features prominent notes of red fruits, such as ripe cherries and juicy plums, which provide a fruity sweetness. These flavours are complemented by subtle hints of spice, adding complexity and depth to the wine. The smooth and rounded finish ensures a pleasant and lingering taste.
Pairing: The Asconi Pastoral pairs beautifully with grilled or roasted meats, hearty stews, and aged cheeses.
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g) Tanzania
12. Altar Wine
Traditionally used for religious purposes, Altar Wines can also be enjoyed outside of that context as a rich, full-bodied red. With aromas of ripe black fruits, complemented by hints of spice and toast, this wine offers a full-bodied, structured palate with flavours of blackberry, plum, and a touch of cedar.
What sets this one apart is its distinctly sweet, rich taste. The luscious sweetness balances with a smooth, velvety finish that glides over your palate, making it an addictive sipper. Its high alcoholic percentage makes one of the most popular wines.
Pairing: Pair the Altar Wine with desserts or cheese platters.
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Conclusion
The world of wine is vast and varied, offering something for every taste, preferences and occasion. As the Kenyan wine market continues to grow and diversify, there is an increase in the impressive selection of both local and international wines. As you try the above popular wines, remember that the best wine is not just about the taste—it’s about the moments, the company, and the experiences that come with it.
Whether you are hosting a dinner party, celebrating a special occasion, or enjoying a quiet evening at home, we hope these wines make your experience memorable.
Cheers to discovering and enjoying the finest wines🍷!
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By Roseline Maina: Digital Marketer
Ingredients:
- 50 ml gin
- 25 ml lemon juice
- 15 ml simple syrup
- 100 ml soda water
- Ice
- Lemon slice and cherry (for garnish)
How To Make
Step 1: Fill a shaker with ice.
Step 2: Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
Step 3: Shake well and strain into a tall glass filled with ice.
Step 4: Top with soda water.
Step 5: Stir gently and garnish with a lemon slice and cherry.
Do you remember those younger years when you could go out every weekend? What a life! The loud music, your body moving (probably against another body), sweat trickling down your forehead and back. This was not without a few shots, beers ama mizinga za Gilbey’s to make you care less about your two left feet or the fact that you are considered shy when sober.
Now, those weekends seem far away, like a dream even. Ten years down the line, life has evolved. You’re now a family man/woman, juggling a family, kids, and impromptu crisis of that one friend who decided settling down is not their potion. You have a lot on your plate and going out every weekend is no longer an option. However, there are celebrations adults get to indulge in every now and then like anniversaries, barbeques, birthdays, dinners, and even lazy weekends at home.
On these occasions, most of us serve our guests or even ourselves from a bottle of whisky or a 5 liters wine box. It is an effortless way of getting people to relax without much trouble. But once in a while, let us surprise our friends, family, and even ourselves by being a little thoughtful, a little fun, a little “cocktaily”.
A cocktail is an alcoholic mixed drink. It is a combination of spirits with other ingredients like fruit juice, cream, or flavored syrup. Here are 10 tasty cocktails to try at home on that special or lazy day.
1. Godfather cocktail; a duo mixed drink made of Scotch whisky and amaretto
Godfather is a cocktail made of scotch whisky(especially smoky whisky) and Amaretto. Though its origin is uncertain, The amaretto brand Disaronno claims the drink was the favorite cocktail of American actor Marlon Brando, known for playing the character in the popular American film adaptation of Mario Puzo’s The Godfather.
It uses one-two-ratio of Amaretto to Whisky (25 ml amaretto to 50 ml whisky)
Ingredients: 50ml of scotch whisky, 25 ml of Amaretto (Disaronno)
Preparation: Measure the parts of whiskey and amaretto into your old-fashioned/rocks glass, stir gently.
Served: Add ice and garnish with a twist of orange.
2. Pina colada; a sweet cocktail made of rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice
The name piña colada (Spanish) literally means “strained pineapple”, a reference to the freshly pressed and strained pineapple juice used in the drink’s preparation. The earliest known story states that in the 19th century, Puerto Rican pirate Roberto Cofresí, to boost his crew’s morale, gave them a beverage or cocktail that contained coconut, pineapple, and white rum. This was what would later be known as the famous piña colada.
Ingredients: 30ml of white rum (Bacardi), 30ml of coconut cream/milk, 90ml of pineapple juice, Ice cubes
Preparation: Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend for about 10 seconds; what we are looking for is a frothy consistency.
Served: Pour into a hurricane glass or any glass for that matter. Garnish with pineapple and cherry.
3. White Russian; a cocktail with vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream
The White Russian has been around since the 1960s when liqueurs were very popular. It enjoyed a brief surge of fame in 1998 when the actor Jeff Bridges constantly sipped it in the film The Big Lebowski.
Ingredients: 45ml vodka, 30ml coffee liqueur (kahlua), 30ml cream.
Preparation: Pour the vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream in a shake.
served: strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
4. Sea Breeze; a cocktail with vodka with cranberry juice and grapefruit juice
Sea Breeze’s main ingredient is Cranberry juice. The Cranberry was first mixed with gin and later vodka. This cocktail only became popular until the 1970s.
Ingredients: 30ml vodka, 60ml cranberry juice, 30ml grapefruit juice, lime for garnish
Preparation: Pour vodka, cranberry juice, and grapefruit juice in a tall glass with ice.
served: Stir gently until the outside of the glass feels cold, then garnish with the lime slice.
5. Bee’s knees; A cocktail made with gin, lemon, and honey
The Bee’s Knees cocktail is a gin, lemon, and honey cocktail that dates back to the prohibition-era. The phrase “bee’s knees” was prohibition-era slang for “the best.” The addition of ingredients such as citrus and honey were often used to cover the awful smell and taste of bathtub gin. The result was a fantastic concoction we get to enjoy today.
Ingredients: 60mL Gin, 15mL Fresh Lemon Juice, 15mL Honey Syrup (a mixture of water and honey on equal ratio)
Preparation: Pour the gin into a glass, followed by lime juice, and finish with honey syrup. Add ice and give it a quick shake.
Served: Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a lemon twist.
6. Pineapple Fizz; a cocktail made with coconut rum, pineapple juice, and sparkling water
This is a zesty tropical drink made of coconut rum that adds a soft sweetness to the background of the cocktail, and a heavy splash of soda water brightens it all up. A refreshing cocktail enjoyed on a sunny Saturday afternoon.
Ingredients: 30ml coconut rum(malibu), 60ml pineapple juice, soda water, fresh pineapple for garnish
Preparation: Mix the rum (malibu), pineapple juice, and a little bit of sparkling soda water into a shaker and give it a good shake.
Served: Pour it over ice and garnish it with a fresh piece of pineapple.
7. Brown Derby; A brunch cocktail made with Bourbon whiskey, grapefruit juice, and honey syrup
The Brown Derby is considered a brunch cocktail in that it is “tart enough to wake up the palate, but not tangy enough to jolt as it comes across as light and fresh.
Ingredients: 60ml Bourbon Whiskey (Maker’s Mark), 30ml Fresh Grapefruit Juice, 15ml Honey Syrup
Preparation: Assuming you have measured the ingredients, pour the bourbon ( Maker’s Mark), the grapefruit juice, and honey syrup into a shaker. Fill it with ice and give it a good shake.
Severed: strain it into a cocktail glass and garnish it with grapefruit.
8. Blue Lagoon; A colorful, sweet aroma cocktail made with vodka, blue curacao, and lime juice
Blue Lagoon is known for its quality to quench thirst and jolt the body. Therefore, perfect for a hot day. The cocktail has a sweet aroma and a delight for the eyes ( it is sky blue in color)
Ingredients: 30ml vodka, 30ml blue curacao, 90ml lime juice
Preparation: To an ice-filled shaker combine vodka, and lime juice. Shake well.
served: Add ice to the serving glass and pour the mixture into it. Drizzle blue curacao on top. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a cherry.
9. Brandy Flip; A Flip cocktail made with brandy, whole egg, and simple syrup
The very first Flips emerged as early as the late 1600s. They were originally created with a mixture of sugar, eggs, and spices being added to a tankard of ale before being heated with a red-hot iron poker from the fire. Now, a Flip commonly refers to a cocktail of fortified wine or spirit and whole egg sweetened with sugar.
Ingredients: 60mL Brandy (Torres 10 Years), 30mL Simple Syrup, 1 Whole Egg
Preparation: pour in the brandy, followed by a whole egg, the sugar syrup into a shaker. Dry shake it (shaking without ice ) first. Add ice, and give it a second shake.
Served: strain it into a stemmed cocktail glass. You may garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.
10. Bellini; A wine cocktail made with peach puree and sparkling wine
The Bellini is a wine cocktail. It is one of the most popular Sunday relaxation cocktails either by the pool or just relaxing on the back porch.
Ingredients: 60ml peach nectar (or peach puree), sparkling wine (prosecco)
Preparation: pour the peach nectar into a wine glass then fill it up with the Prosecco wine. You can use champagne or sparkling wine in place of Prosecco if you would like.
Served: stir gently and garnish with orange zest.
Try this any of these 10 tasty cocktails and watch how significantly your circle of friends and family start flocking your house more often.
Order your desired mixers from our website at fair prices. We offer delivery services and free deliveries for orders above Ksh 3000. We also have non-alcoholic drinks for those who like mocktails (A mocktail is a cocktail without the liquor. Instead, juices, sodas, infused waters, and many other non-alcoholic ingredients, mixed in just the right ratios, provide flavor)
All the other non-alcoholic ingredients can be found in our local major supermarkets. Try making one or a couple of the cocktails and let us know how they turn out in the comments below.
By Roseline Maina: Digital Marketer
We are not used to mixing things up, we like the mundane routine of life, waking up at 5 a.m, going to work till 5 p.m, going home, relax, sleep and repeat the same routine for the next five days of the week. On the weekends, we get to indulge ourselves a little; engage in a hobby, visit friends, have a beer, a whisky on the rocks/neat, gin and tonic, or a glass of wine. When we are asked/required to live outside our routine, we find it quite challenging and most of us give up fairly quickly.
What if I told you the only way to grow, to experience, and live a colorful life is to live outside our normal routine, too hard, Yes? Let us forget about that for a moment. What if I told you that; you can enjoy your drinks better by just adding one extra ingredient to your drink, that is simple enough, ain’t it? Yes, it is… Here is where mixers come in.
What is a mixer(s)? Mixers are the non-alcoholic ingredients in alcoholic drinks and cocktails. Mixers dilute the drink, lowering the alcohol by volume in the drink. They change, enhance, or add new flavors to a drink. They may make the drink sweeter, sourer, or more savory. Some mixers change the texture or consistency of the drink, making it thicker, like blended pineapple juice, or more watery. Mixers may also be used just for decorative purposes by changing the color or appearance of the drink. They also simply increase the volume of a drink, to make it last longer😉.
Water
If you are looking for the best water to pair with your spirit, the idlest choice would be to go with the water from which the spirit is made, this especially applies to whiskies and bourbons. However, we do not want to be snotty, so a few drops of tap or bottled water would still do. Adding ice cubes to your drink is however the best way to add water to your drink. Big ice cubes will dilute your whiskey at a healthy pace as opposed to waterlogging it immediately with water.
Sparkling water, or popularly known as soda water is plain water with carbonation added to it. It doesn’t contain any acids or added sweeteners to it. Club soda is carbonated water with something added to it that gives it a slightly salty taste. These could be actual table salt, potassium, sodium bicarbonate, or bicarbonate.
You can use sparkling water to make fizzy/bubbly drinks. Use the carbonated water in place of say lemon-lime soda, juice, or lemonade.
Tonic
The first commercial tonic was produced in 1858. The very first known gin and tonic drink were made in India when the British Colonial Empire mixed their medicine quinine tonic with gin.
Tonic water is a carbonated soft drink in which quinine (extracted from cinchona bark) is dissolved. Mostly known for its distinctive bitter flavor, it is often enhanced by citrus flavours, while some tonics are sweetened.
Increased demand has led to variations on the tonic i.e. flavoured tonics and diet tonics.
Tonic is vastly known to mix well with gin. Gin and tonic have been around for ages and it has become a common language to mix your gin with tonic. The bitterness in tonic compliments the notes in gin, amplifying its flavours.
Tonic is also known to mix well with vodka. Commonly known as vodka tonic, the common recipe is one part vodka and one part tonic, some ice, and a wedge of lemon.
The drink is referenced in the lyrics of the song “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” by Elton John
You can find Tonic Water and Kenyan Originals (KO) Classic African Tonic on our website. It mixes amazingly well with gin.
Soda
Soda has been known as a good mixer for most if not all spirits.
Cola, popularly known to us as coca-cola is widely used as a whiskey mixer, especially when it comes to Jack Daniels. This drink is a culmination of sugary coke and bitter whisky, a perfect mixer after a hectic day.
Other spirits that go well with coke are Absolut vodka, tequila, and bourbon.
Most of us use sprite for nausea. But, did you know it makes for a really good mixer too? Its lemon-lime flavor and bubbly texture allows it to complement literally any drink without overpowering the other flavors in your mixer.
Sprite is commonly used as a vodka mixer. It can also be used to make tequila, Red Wine, Moscato Wine mixers. Garnish with a wedge of lemon.
Krest, also referred to as bitter lemon, is another common mixer used by most. It is popularly known to mix well with vodka, gin ( in place of tonic), and whisky to make a whisky sour.
Soda water is basically water charged with carbon dioxide. In appearance, this may appear to be just regular, unflavoured water with added bubbles, but when used as a mixer, it lends more complexity and depth to certain mixed drinks. The effervescence of soda water allows spirits with brighter notes to really pop. Generally, soda water is used as a mixer with clearer spirits but also performs well when paired with dark spirits, like whisky i.e. a Scotch & soda. It however pairs really well with Tequila.
Juice
Turning juice into any alcoholic beverage is quite easy. The most popular fruits used are orange, grapefruit, cranberry, coconut cream, lime juice, and lemon juice, and pineapple. Pineapple is generally the thickest of all fruit juices and the best option for masking the taste of alcohol mixed with it (mostly vodka).
Grapefruit Juice pairs better with gin than vodka. It also works well with rum and tequila
Cranberry juice pairs well with vodka, and liqueurs
Orange juice pairs well with gin, vodka, and rum, freshly-squeezed adds a layer of texture and flavor.
Lime juice can be freshly squeezed or bottled as lemonade ( made using lemon juice, water and sugar to make it tasty). It works well with gin, because of its sour taste, rum, tequila and vodka.
Syrup
The key ingredient in syrup is sugar, this sweetens any drink into which it is mixed. Sometimes, other flavors are added to sugar syrup.
Simple syrup consists primarily of a solution of sugar in water, containing a large amount of dissolved sugars. Its consistency is similar to that of molasses. A simple way for making syrups is by dissolving sugar in water.
Sour mix is a mixer that is yellow-green in color and is used in mixers and cocktails. It is made from approximately equal parts lemon juice and simple syrup and shaken vigorously with ice. The product is a pearly-white liquid with a pronounced flavor.
Sometimes, egg whites are added to make the liquid slightly foamy.
Sour mix can be mixed with to make a sour drink; the most common are vodka sour and whiskey sour.
Grenadine is a deep red non-alcoholic bar syrup, characterized by a flavor that is both sour and sweet. It is popular as an ingredient in cocktails, both for its flavor and to give a reddish or pink tint to mixed drinks, and is traditionally made from pomegranate.
Syrup mixes well with bourbon, tequila and beer.
A mixer here, a cocktail there makes life colourful, memorable, more exciting. There really is not just one way to take your drink; neat, on the rocks, as a mixer, or cocktail. Experiment. Mix this and mix that until you find your signature drink. I am yet to do this, so you and I have a journey to embark on.
We at Jays Wines are here to make your world neat, on the rocks, or colourful. Shop with us for any needed drinks, and they shall be delivered to you at your doorstep by our diligent riders.
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By Roseline Maina: Digital Marketer