Recipes for Wine Red Unopened

Safe ways to use wine red unopened past its expiration date

Red Wine Spritzer

Red Wine Spritzer

A refreshing and bubbly drink made with expired but safe to consume red wine. The wine is mixed with soda water and garnished with fresh fruits.

Prep time:
5 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle of expired but safe to consume red wine
  • 1 cup soda water
  • 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
  • 1/2 cup sliced oranges
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

  1. In a pitcher, combine the red wine, soda water, sliced strawberries, and sliced oranges.
  2. Stir gently to mix all the ingredients together.
  3. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the red wine spritzer mixture over the ice.
  4. Garnish with additional fruit slices if desired.
  5. Serve chilled and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Mulled Wine

Mulled Wine

A warm and comforting beverage made with expired but safe to consume red wine. The wine is simmered with spices and citrus to create a flavorful drink.

Prep time:
5 minutes
Cook time:
25 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle of expired but safe to consume red wine
  • 1 orange, sliced
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 2 tablespoons honey or sugar (optional, to taste)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, combine the red wine, orange slices, lemon slices, cinnamon stick, and cloves.
  2. Heat the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until it reaches a gentle simmer. Do not let it boil.
  3. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and let the wine steep for about 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  4. Taste the mulled wine and add honey or sugar if desired for sweetness.
  5. Strain the mulled wine into mugs or heatproof glasses, discarding the spices and fruit slices.
  6. Serve hot and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Red Wine Reduction Sauce

Red Wine Reduction Sauce

A rich and flavorful sauce made with slightly expired but safe to consume red wine. The wine is reduced to create a versatile sauce that pairs well with various dishes.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
30 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups red wine (slightly expired but safe to consume)
  • 1 cup beef or vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced shallot and garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle the flour into the saucepan and stir until well combined.
  4. Slowly pour in the red wine while continuously stirring.
  5. Add the beef or vegetable broth and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and reduced by half.
  7. Strain the sauce to remove any solids.
  8. Serve the red wine reduction sauce over grilled steak or roasted vegetables.
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium

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