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As stereotypical as it may sound, when you tell someone you’re a red wine drinker or wine connoisseur, they consider you as someone very elite. Someone who smells the wine first, swirls it around in the wine glass and then takes a sip. The art of drinking wine has been a personality trait for some while others have turned away due to the sour taste. Most of the time red wine pairs well with meals like pastas, pizzas and steaks. Other times, you just clink glasses with your inner circle to celebrate an occasion. And sometimes, you want to have a red wine cocktail, such as a sangria.
Now, sangrias are the ultimate red wine party drink with a fruity flavour, a little bit of brandy and a slight hint of sweetness that mixes well with luscious red wine aromas. Hold on to your stemware, though, because we're not done yet. We're getting right into a variety of new red wine cocktail trends that went viral on social media recently. People have taken it upon themselves to try this one out. A good scoop of vanilla ice cream is to be placed inside the wine glass and then, the red wine is poured on top. It might sound bizarre but it’s an actual trend and apparently a very wholesome cocktail idea.
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The Trend
Sherry and dessert wines or ice cream have always gone well together. The way that this movement is adding new vitality and creativity to an already fantastic mix is what thrills us about it. You can say that the new generation is discovering and reimagining the classics? In particular, the idea of ‘wine floats’ has proven groundbreaking. What started off as a social media experiment is becoming a recognised pouring method in trendy restaurants and wine bars. The variation in temperature and texture interplay are what really make these pairings work, not just the harmony of flavours.
With every spoonful, the sensation changes as the ice cream gradually melts into the wine, producing a dynamic tasting experience that is unmatched by static food pairings. Every glass is like going on a mini flavour trip!
The Science Of It All
Because it coats the tongue, ice cream momentarily lessens your sensitivity to some flavour chemicals while increasing others. Wines you previously believed to be familiar can take on completely new characteristics as a result of this altered taste condition.
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The science of it is delicious and rightly so. Red wine's tannins are mellowed by the fat in ice cream, making typically strong wines more palatable. In the meantime, the coldness of ice cream momentarily dulls the sense of alcohol, making the fruity qualities more noticeable. Yes, ice cream adds fruitiness to wine.
Wine Cocktails To Try
If this is something that your tastebuds are excited to try out or you just want to do it for the gram, try these ice-cream and wine pairings at home:
Rose+Strawberry Ice Cream
The berry aromas in both ingredients are accentuated by this combination, making for a delightful and nostalgic summertime experience in a glass. It’s basically a strawberry milkshake for grown-ups!
Sparkling Wine+Sorbet
A sophisticated twist on the traditional Italian Sgroppino cocktail, prosecco or cava poured over lemon, peach, or blood orange sorbet is fantastic as a palate-cleanser or lighter dessert. Bubbles add fun to everything, don't they?
Red Wine+Vanilla Ice Cream
Poured over high-quality vanilla creates a berry-and-cream flavour that resonates particularly for those who might find red wine too tannic on its own. Save the finest for dinner and get something tasty but reasonably priced for dessert instead of using your prized bottle of Château Lafite for this.
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Icewine+Salted Caramel Ice Cream
When German Eiswein or Canadian Icewine is combined with salted caramel ice cream, a sweet-savoury dynamic develops that keeps your palate interested for several sips. Everyone wins in this tug-of-war of flavours.
Australian Red Sparkling+Vanilla Cherry Ice Cream
The effervescence creates an inviting textural juxtaposition against the creamy vanilla, while the berry-forward quality of the wine brings out the cherry notes. This combination is best for summertime; picture sipping it outside as a refreshing way to cap off a cookout.
Because there are only discoveries rather than actual failures, this pairing frontier is wonderful. For this reason, wine and food matching is not a strict discipline but rather an infinite experience. This innovative brew pushes the limits of alcoholic beverages and ventures into the realm of desserts. Ice-cream cocktails are a revolution in mixology, according to some, and we have a suspicion that they are more than simply a fad. They undoubtedly bring a scoop of unexpected fun to the drink-making, at the very least.
