Name: Nazar Turkish Kitchen + Bars Vilacetinho Vinho Verde Recipe
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: 1.5 liters Vinho Verde (Vilacetinho or similar); 0.5 cups Fresh lime juice; 4 tbs Elderflower liqueur (e.g., St-Germain); 2 tbs Simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water); 1 cups Soda water (chilled); 4 cups Ice (cubed); 4 to taste Thin lime wheels (for garnish); 4 to taste Fresh mint sprigs (optional, for garnish); 1 to taste Green apple slices (optional, for garnish); 1 to taste White ceramic or glass pitcher (chilled); 4 to taste Wine glasses or stemless tumblers

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Portugal. Fabulously fresh citrussy wine with aromas of orchard fruit and subtle tropical hints. It is juicy on the palate with vibrant fruit and tickle of mouth-watering acidity. Smooth and enjoyable.

Place the bottle of Vinho Verde and the serving pitcher in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before making the cocktail. Chill glasses or tumblers in the fridge or freezer for 10–15 minutes.

Chill and prepare

In the chilled pitcher, add the fresh lime juice, elderflower liqueur, and simple syrup. Stir gently to combine.

Combine base ingredients

Pour the 1.5 L of Vinho Verde into the pitcher over the combined mixers. Add the cubed ice and stir once or twice gently to chill and incorporate — avoid vigorous stirring to preserve the wine's bubbles and vivacity.

Add wine and ice

Just before serving, add the chilled soda water to the pitcher and give a gentle stir to integrate. The soda adds a light effervescence that highlights the Vinho Verde's tickle of acidity.

Top with soda

Place a lime wheel and a thin slice of green apple into each chilled glass. Fill each glass about three-quarters with the cocktail from the pitcher so there's room for effervescence. Garnish each glass with a mint sprig if using. Serve immediately.

Garnish and serve

Optional adjustments: For a drier profile, reduce simple syrup to 1 tbs. For more floral character, increase elderflower liqueur by 1–2 tbs. For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the wine with an unsweetened sparkling white grape juice or chilled sparkling water and omit elderflower liqueur.

If preparing ahead for a party, mix the lime juice, elderflower liqueur and simple syrup and keep chilled. Add the Vinho Verde and ice just before guests arrive and top with soda water at service to preserve fizz.

Use a chilled pitcher and chilled glasses to keep the cocktail lively longer. Replenish ice in the pitcher between rounds as needed.

Vinho Verde (Vilacetinho or similar)

Fresh lime juice

Elderflower liqueur (e.g., St-Germain)

Simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water)

Soda water (chilled)

Ice (cubed)

Thin lime wheels (for garnish)

Fresh mint sprigs (optional, for garnish)

Green apple slices (optional, for garnish)

White ceramic or glass pitcher (chilled)

Wine glasses or stemless tumblers

Vilacetinho Vinho Verde

Make Vilacetinho Vinho Verde Recipe in just 15m. Portugal. Fabulously fresh citrussy wine with aromas of orchard fruit and subtle tropical hints. It is juicy on the palate with vibrant fruit and tickle of mouth-watering acidity. Smooth and enjoyable.

Vilacetinho Vinho Verde

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