This Holiday Season, shake up some wine cocktails with a holiday twist that will get even your Grinchiest guests in the spirit. VOGA Italia wines are the perfect addition to any celebration. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve, these festive concoctions are sure to spice up your upcoming Holiday parties and gatherings.

VOGA Italia hails from Italy,and encompasses all aspects offering a collection of crisp delicious wine thoughtfully packaged in a revolutionary re-designed bottle featuring a unique resealable cap. Since the company’s inception, VOGA has earned numerous awards and accolades for their sleek and sexy glass cylindrical bottle, presentation and most importantly taste.  The collection retails from $10.99 to $15.99 and includes Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Moscato, Quattro, Sparkling Pinot Grigio and Sparkling Pinot Grigio Chardonnay.
Here are a few holiday recipes from VOGA Italia Wine.

Thanksgiving Sangria

Ingredients

• 2 (750-milliliter) bottles VOGA Merlot
• 1 cup pomegranate juice
• 1/3 cup Triple Sec (orange-flavored liqueur)
• 1 orange (cut into sections)
• 1 apple (cut into sections)
• 1 cup of cherries
• 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 whole cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a pitcher, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Garnish with cherries or cinnamon sticks.

VOGA Holiday Cocktails

Miracle on Bourbon St.

Ingredients

·         1 cube of sugar

·         4 dashes of angostura aromatic bitters

·         1/2 shot of bourbon whisky

·         Top up with VOGA Premium Sparkling Pinot Grigio

Preparation

Coat the sugar cube with bitters and drop in to the glass. Pour bourbon whisky into chilled glass and top with VOGA Premium Sparkling Pinot Grigio.

Apple-Ginger Toddy

Ingredients

·         1 teaspoon of fresh ginger

·         1.5 oz. apple cider

·         .5 teaspoon cinnamon

·         4 oz. of VOGA Merlot

Preparation

Muddle fresh ginger and add hot apple cider, cinnamon, VOGA Merlot. Shake and strain into a martini glass or lowball rock glass. Serve hot and garnish with a cinnamon stick or apple slice

New Year’s Eve Sparkling Cocktails

The VOGA Sparkler

Ingredients

·         2 oz. VOGA Sparkling

·         .5 oz. vodka

·         .5 oz. Raspberry Liqueur

·         .5 oz. Soho Lychee Liqueur

Preparation

Combine vodka, raspberry liqueur and soho lychee liqueur in the bottom of a champagne flute.

Top with VOGA Sparkling Pinot Grigio

Midnight Kiss

Ingredients

·         2 oz. VOGA Italia Sparkling

·         1 oz. apple cider

·         .5 oz. ginger vodka

·         Juice from ½ lemon

·         1 apple (sliced)

Preparation

Combine ginger vodka, apple cider, fresh lemon juice and stir. Top with VOGA Sparkling and garnish with apple slices.