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A bold blend of red wine and brandy mingles with mango and raspberry puree, creating a rich, velvety cocktail. Cranberry juice adds a tart finish, making it the perfect sultry companion for late – night indulgence.

If using fresh fruit, peel and dice 1/2 ripe mango and puree in a blender until very smooth, then strain through a fine mesh sieve for a silkier texture. For raspberries, puree and press through the sieve to remove seeds. Measure 2 tbsp mango puree and 1 tbsp raspberry puree. If using store-bought purees, simply measure and proceed.

Make or measure purees

In a cocktail shaker, add 2 tbsp mango puree and 1 tbsp raspberry puree. Add 1 oz cognac (brandy) and 0.5 tsp simple syrup. Add 0.25 oz fresh lime juice to brighten the blend.

Combine spirits and purees

Pour in 6 oz Merlot and 1.5 oz cranberry juice into the shaker. (If your shaker is too small for that volume, combine everything in a large mixing pitcher or stir gently in the serving glass — see next step.)

Add wine and cranberry juice

Add ice (about 1 cup or several large cubes) to the shaker or pitcher. Gently roll or stir the mixture for 12–15 seconds to chill and integrate flavors without over-aerating the wine. If using a shaker, avoid vigorous shaking once wine is added to prevent breaking the wine's structure—use a gentle fold or a few slow shakes.

Chill and gently integrate

Fill a chilled large wine glass or an old-fashioned glass with fresh ice (large cube or crushed, per preference).

Prepare glass

Double-strain the cocktail through a fine mesh sieve into the prepared glass to remove any fruit fibers or seeds, ensuring a silky, velvety texture.

Strain into glass

Garnish with 3 fresh raspberries skewered on a pick and a dried mango slice or fresh mango fan on the rim. Add an optional lemon twist or a small mint sprig for an aromatic lift. Serve immediately.

Garnish and finish

To adjust sweetness or tartness: increase simple syrup by 0.25–0.5 tsp for a sweeter profile, or add up to 0.25 oz extra lime juice or 0.25 oz extra cranberry juice for more brightness. For a lighter version, reduce Merlot to 4 oz and add 2 oz sparkling water.

Merlot (dry red wine)

Cognac or good quality brandy

Mango puree (fresh or thawed frozen, smooth)

Raspberry puree (strained to remove seeds) or raspberry purée

Cranberry juice (unsweetened or slightly sweetened)

Simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water) or agave syrup

Fresh lime juice

Fresh raspberries

Dried mango slice or fresh mango fan

Ice (large cubes or crushed)

Optional: lemon twist or mint sprig

MERLOT MYSTIQUE

Make MERLOT MYSTIQUE Recipe in just 10m. A bold blend of red wine and brandy mingles with mango and raspberry puree, creating a rich, velvety cocktail. Cranberry juice adds a tart finish, making it the perfect sultry companion for late – night indulgence.

MERLOT MYSTIQUE

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