Who said that our white wines (AOP Bordeaux blancs, AOP Premières Côtes de Bordeaux, AOP Cadillac…) were only to be enjoyed at the table?
This summer, a breath of fresh air and modernity is blowing through our regions thanks to mixology.
Driven by the major international trend of “low-ABV” (low alcohol) cocktails, our white wines are establishing themselves as the ideal, healthy and natural base to shake up the menus of trendy bars and seduce a clientele in search of novelty.
Thanks to their remarkable aromatic range, our dry whites bring liveliness, while our sweet wines in the “sweet and fruity” style (like our AOP Premières Côtes de Bordeaux) offer a natural complexity of honey and citrus that avoids the omnipresence of industrial syrups.
Bord’O Sunset
Fresh, lively, slightly sweet, with the structure of rum and Bordeaux dessert wine.
The sweet Bordeaux wine brings a natural sweetness and aromatic depth that rounds out the vivacity of the lime and elegantly balances the strength of the rum.
The sweet Bordeaux wine brings a natural sweetness and aromatic depth that rounds out the vivacity of the lime and elegantly balances the strength of the rum.
6 cl of sweet white Bordeaux wine
5 cl of white agricultural rum
2 cl of lime juice
A dash of simple syrup
Daiquiri Glass / Cup / Bowl
Recipe
- In a shaker, add 6 cl of sweet white Bordeaux wine, 5 cl of white agricultural rum and 2 cl of freshly squeezed lime juice.
- Add 1 dash of simple syrup (5–7 ml).
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10 to 12 seconds to emulsify and chill.
- Double-filter in a coupe glass.
- Garnish with a thin slice of lime and a sprig of fresh mint.
Tip: Adjust the syrup according to the chosen sweet white Bordeaux wine; some are already very high in sugar.
Bord’O Orange Kiss
Round, fruity, aromatic, sweet citrus and ginger.
The sweet white wine from Bordeaux brings a warm roundness that embraces the citrus fruits while delicately highlighting the touch of ginger, giving the cocktail a soft and luminous fruitiness.
The result: a well-rounded, warm cocktail, more sophisticated than a simple mixture of juice and liqueur.
10 cl of sweet white Bordeaux wine
5 cl of orange juice
2 cl of triple sec
1 cl of ginger syrup
Ice cubes
Garnish: dehydrated orange slice
Glass / Cup
Recipe
- In a shaker, pour 10 cl of sweet white Bordeaux wine, 5 cl of orange juice, 2 cl of triple sec and 1 cl of ginger syrup.
- Shake vigorously for 12 seconds.
- Strain through a coupe glass to remove the pulp.
- Decorate with a slice of (dehydrated) orange and a sprig of thyme lightly crushed to release the aromas.
Bord’O Pineapple Split
Fruity, sweet, tropical and affordable.
The sweet white wine from Bordeaux subtly softens the pineapple while retaining enough freshness to maintain balance, giving the cocktail a smooth and pleasant texture without heaviness.
The result: an elegant tropical cocktail, not syrupy, harmonious and easy to drink.
10 cl of sweet white Bordeaux wine
6 cl of pineapple juice
2 cl of lime juice / juice of half a lemon
1 cl of ginger syrup
Ice cubes
Garnish: pineapple slice on a skewer + planted leaf
Glass / Highball or Nick&Nora
Recipe
- In a shaker, pour 10 cl of sweet white Bordeaux wine, 6 cl of pineapple juice, 2 cl of lime juice and 1 cl of ginger syrup.
- Shake to incorporate the soft texture into the pineapple juice.
- Strain into a Highball glass filled with ice cubes or into a Nick & Nora for an ice-free version.
- Decorate with a piece of pineapple on a skewer accompanied by a small pineapple leaf.
The Bord’O Ginger Pop
Fresh, balanced, and with dominant ginger.
The dry white Bordeaux wine brings a sharp, lemony freshness that energizes the ginger beer and gives it a more elegant and lighter look than with a spirit.
Result: A cocktail in the spirit of a Mule, more elegant, less “hard alcohol”, more refreshing and clearly identifiable as a wine cocktail.
12 cl dry white Bordeaux wine
10 cl ginger beer
2 cl lime juice / half a lime
Garnish: mint sprig + dried lime
Glass / Mule or Highball
Recipe
- Fill a glass with ice cubes
- Pour 12 cl of very cold, dry white Bordeaux wine.
- Add 2 cl of freshly squeezed lime juice.
- Mix with a spoon.
- Top up with 10 cl of ginger beer, pouring gently to keep the effervescence.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint and a slice of (dehydrated) lime.
Tip: Lightly clap the mint between your hands before applying it to release the oils.
The Bord’O Exotic
Exotic, very fresh, invigorating and tangy
The dry white Bordeaux wine brings a crisp acidity that supports the exotic flavors and prevents the cocktail from becoming sweet, giving it a fresh and perfectly controlled tension.
The result: an exotic cocktail that remains light, vibrant, and perfectly balanced.
12 cl dry white Bordeaux wine
5 cl tropical juice / or passion fruit juice
1/2 passion fruit
3 cl lemon juice
Top with tonic water
Ice cubes
Garnish: quarter passion fruit + mint
Glass / Highball
Recipe
- In a shaker, pour 12 cl of dry white Bordeaux wine, 5 cl of tropical juice or passion fruit juice
- Scrape half a passion fruit and incorporate it
- Add 3 cl of freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Top up with ice and shake vigorously to lightly break up the seeds and extract the aroma.
- Filter into a glass filled with ice (simple filtering to keep some decorative seeds).
- Top it off with tonic water.
- Add as decoration half a passion fruit placed on the ice cream + a sprig of mint.
Tip: Don’t add too much tonic: 4–6 cl is enough to avoid drowning the aromas.
