Malbec World Day is an annual event celebrated on April 17th that pays tribute to the Malbec grape variety. Malbec is a red wine grape that is originally from France, but is now most commonly associated with Argentina. Malbec World Day was established by the Wines of Argentina organization in 2011, with the goal of promoting Malbec wine worldwide and celebrating the contribution that the Malbec grape has made to the Argentine wine industry. The day is marked with various events and activities, including wine tastings, special dinners, and cultural events, both in Argentina and around the world.
Malbec Negroni
- 1 oz gin
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 1 oz Malbec wine
- Orange peel, for garnish
Combine gin, sweet vermouth, and Malbec in a mixing glass with ice. Stir well and strain into a glass over ice. Garnish with an orange peel.
Malbec Manhattan
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 oz Malbec wine
- 1/2 oz sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Maraschino cherry, for garnish
Combine bourbon, Malbec, sweet vermouth, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice. Stir well and strain into a glass. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
Malbec Old Fashioned
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1/2 oz Malbec wine
- 1 tsp simple syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Orange peel, for garnish
Muddle the simple syrup and bitters in a glass. Add ice, bourbon, and Malbec, and stir well. Garnish with an orange peel.
Malbec Spritzer
- 3 oz Malbec wine
- 1 oz soda water
- 1 oz grapefruit juice
- 1/2 oz elderflower liqueur
- Grapefruit twist, for garnish
Combine Malbec, soda water, grapefruit juice, and elderflower liqueur in a glass with ice. Stir well and garnish with a grapefruit twist.
Malbec Smash
- 2 oz rye whiskey
- 1 oz Malbec wine
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 5 mint leaves
- Mint sprig, for garnish
Muddle the mint leaves, simple syrup, and lemon juice in a shaker. Add ice, rye whiskey, and Malbec, and shake well. Strain into a glass over ice and garnish with a mint sprig.
Malbec Margarita
- 1 1/2 oz tequila
- 1 oz Malbec wine
- 3/4 oz lime juice
- 1/2 oz agave nectar
- Lime wedge, for garnish
Combine tequila, Malbec, lime juice, and agave nectar in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass with ice. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Malbec Sangria
- 1 bottle Malbec wine
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1/4 cup orange liqueur
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup pomegranate juice
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 lime, sliced
- 1 apple, chopped
- Club soda, for serving
In a large pitcher, combine the wine, brandy, orange liqueur, orange juice, and pomegranate juice. Stir in the sliced fruit and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until chilled. To serve, pour into glasses over ice and top with a splash of club soda.
Malbec and Cherry Cocktail
- 2 oz Malbec wine
- 1 oz cherry brandy
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- Cherry, for garnish
Combine Malbec, cherry brandy, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass. Garnish with a cherry.
Enjoy and cheers to Malbec World Day!