Wednesday Night Wine-Down

by Jennifer Newens

• ISBN13: 9781685559298
• ISBN10: 1685559298
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781685556969
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2025-05-20
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Summary

Say hello to your new midweek ritual. Wednesday Night Wine-Down is your stylish guide to 52 low-alcohol, wine-based cocktails—one for every week of the year—designed for easy, elegant sipping without the hangover.

"Wednesday Night Wine-Down is an alluring invitation to start a weekly tradition of enjoying easy to make, elegant low-alcohol cocktails."—Foreword Reviews

With drinks crafted from still, sparkling, and fortified wines like Port, sherry, and vermouth, this beautifully photographed hardcover offers fresh takes on classic cocktails (think Aperol Spritz, Kir, and French 75), global favorites (like Spain’s Tinto de Verano or a sherry-based Negroni), and innovative originals.

Whether you’re winding down solo or toasting with friends, each recipe brings flavor, balance, and ease to your evening. It’s the perfect companion for mindful drinkers, wine lovers, or anyone craving a little midweek magic.

Why You’ll Love It:
Seasonal Sips Year-Round: Each recipe highlights seasonal ingredients that make every drink feel timely and special.
Stunning Presentation: 52 full-color photographs bring the cocktails to life with visual flair.
Mindful Mixology: Created with wellness and moderation in mind, these drinks celebrate flavor over buzz.
Home Bar Essential: Perfect for beginner mixologists or wine lovers looking to explore something new midweek.

Author Biography

Jennifer Newens is a cookbook editor, cooking teacher, and literary agent from Oakland, California. She received her culinary training from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. She believes that everyone deserves to have a special drink in a fancy glass with a pretty garnish at the end of a long day – whether or not they choose to put booze in it!

Alyson Brown is a beverage photographer and drink stylist with an appreciation for a well-built cocktail. Her passion for cocktails led her to author her first book, The Flower-Infused Cocktail: Flowers with a Twist. It was while photographing for her book that she found her true love for beverage photography and styling. When she’s not behind the camera, she can be found enjoying beautiful Bend, Oregon, with her husband and two sons.