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Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Creates Delicious Summer Cocktail Recipes

By Justina Coronel There is no better way to cool off from this brutal summer heat than by trying these refreshing summer cocktail recipes. The Watermelon Smash and the Mint Julep are deliciously made with moscato from Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi. The Watermelon Smash is a great combination of juicy watermelon and mint leaves. Both of these substances also garnish the drink beautifully. The Mint Juleps have muddled fresh mints as well; even the ice cubes in this frosted drink are mint-infused. Now that’s quite the experi-mint. Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Moscato – Watermelon Smash Prep + Cook Time: 2 hours and 20 minutes Yield: 8-10 cocktails   Ingredients: 3 pounds seedless watermelon, peeled and cubed, plus 1/2 pound watermelon reserved for garnish 1/4 cup mint leaves, plus several leaves for garnish Juice of four limes (about 8 tbsp) 1 bottle of Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Moscato 5 ounces vodka Simple syrup to taste (depending on how sweet your watermelon is, you may not need it at all) Ice Directions: Add watermelon, mint and lime juice to a blender and puree. Strain into a pitcher. Stir in the Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Moscato and vodka. Taste. Sweeten with simple syrup to taste. Refrigerate for at least two hours. Stir again, then pour the cocktail into drinking glasses filled with ice and garnish with skewered watermelon. *Entertaining Tip: for a no-fuss crowd pleaser, double or triple this recipe and serve it in a large punch bowl. Make a gorgeous ice ring by adding lime slices, mint leaves and water to a plain Bundt pan. Freeze, then unmold and add to your punch just before party time! Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Moscato – Mint Julep Yield: 1 Mint Julep Ingredients: 3 oz. Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Moscato 3 tsp seltzer water 3 sprigs fresh mint Extra large ice cubes Directions: To make mint ice cubes, tear up about 8 mint leaves and freeze with water the night before. Muddle 6 mint leaves, powdered sugar and seltzer water in a glass or cocktail shaker. Add Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Moscato and shake or stir lightly to mix. Add ice cubes to your serving glass, pour drink over the ice and garnish with the remaining mint. *Entertaining Tip: to make the mint ice cubes, chop several mint leaves and freeze them with water in ice cube trays the night before serving. The summer heat is no sweater weather, but you definitely will break a sweat so make sure to keep hydrated by drinking these perfect summer recipes.

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Mother’s Day Recipe

By Justina Coronel Mouth-watering food recipes combined and infused with wine for Mother’s Day? I mean, wine not? These recipes are paired with Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi wines and create a rich mixture of food and wines making your appetite crave for more. Over thirty years ago, Robert Mondavi’s goal was to establish a wine culture in America. In 1979, he established the Woodbridge Winery in California in order to make fruit-focused wines for everyday drinking. These recipes below are paired with jam and wine, a unique way to absorb both fruits into one palate. Recipe Courtesy of Woodbridge Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Strawberry & Chardonnay Jam Yield: About 2 pints Ingredients: 2 pounds ripe strawberries, hulled and halved 1 ½ cups sugar Zest of 1 lemon 1 cinnamon stick 2 tablespoons Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Chardonnay Directions: 1. Place a small plate in the freezer. 2. Add strawberries, sugar and lemon zest to a wide preserving pan.* Crush the mixture (a potato masher works well for this) to a pulp, or leave chunks of strawberries if you prefer. 3. Add the cinnamon stick, and heat the mixture over medium heat until you achieve a slow boil, about 20 minutes. At this point, add the Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Chardonnay and bring back to a slow boil. 4. Cook until the jam passes the cold-saucer test. Place a small amount of the jam on the plate that you placed in the freezer. After 30 seconds, nudge it with your finger. If it wrinkles, it is ready. If it is liquidy, continue to cook and try again every 5 minutes or so. 5. When jam is ready, remove the cinnamon stick and pour carefully into two pint jars or four half pint jars. 6. Store the jam in the refrigerator, and consume within two months. *A preserving pan can be any wide, heavy bottomed pot or pan. It’s important that it’s wide and tall so that the jam has plenty of room to boil. Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Strawberry & Chardonnay Jam Parfaits Yield: 4 parfaits Ingredients: 1 ½ cups Plain yogurt (your favorite brand) 1 ½ cups store bought Granola (your favorite brand) ½ Pint Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Strawberry & Chardonnay Jam Directions: 1. Gather four dishes or containers for your parfaits. 2. Layer the four ingredients about 1 tablespoon at a time, depending on the size of your container. Finish with fresh strawberries or a sprinkle of granola. 3. Serve with Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Chardonnay. *Entertaining Tip: We love using ½ pint mason jars so that we can screw the lid on and pack them easily for a healthy, picnic perfect treat. These recipes are perfect to incorporate into your Mother’s Day celebrations. One thing for sure about this duo delicious combo is that mom will not, by any means… whine about it.

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