Sometimes a night calls for something a little bit extra. This Cape Cosmo takes the quintessential cosmopolitan and gives it a South African twist by adding red wine to the mix. The result is a wine cocktail that’s perfect for those evenings when the playlist gets louder and the conversations run later.

Our Canned Merlot 2024 is a basketful of ripe red berries, pomegranate and cherry flavours that blend effortlessly with cranberry juice and vodka. The wine’s bright acidity keeps the cocktail fresh whilst its smooth, medium-bodied character adds depth without overwhelming the mix. Served in coupé glasses with fresh raspberries, this is a cocktail that feels both familiar and distinctly your own.

Cape Cosmo

Ingredients: (serves 2)

1 can Spier Merlot
2 tots vodka
2 tots cranberry juice
½ cup ice cubes
fresh raspberries and/or orange peel, for garnish

Method:

To a cocktail shaker, add the merlot, vodka, cranberry juice and ice. Stir well, then strain into 2 coupé glasses. Garnish with a raspberry skewer and/or orange peel. Serve immediately.