# Summer Solstice Wine Cocktails This Delicious Wine Cocktail Works Best With Chilean Frontera Wines By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-06-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-cocktail References: [boulderlocavore](http://boulderlocavore.com/summer-solstice-wine-cocktail/) & [boulderlocavore](http://boulderlocavore.com/summer-solstice-wine-cocktail/) Beer may be the quintessential summer beverage for many, but those in the know will tell you that there's nothing that can match a well-prepared [summer wine cocktail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-cocktail-culture). This particular [Al Fresco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwerk) cocktail recipe calls for four very simple ingredients -- [Chilean Frontera Chardonnay wine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jam-shed-tropical-crush), lime, cucumber and simple syrup. The Chardonnay used in this wine cocktail is fruity and sweet, and works wonderfully well with the cooling cucumbers and those tangy limes. To prepare, mash together one lime and quarter of a large cucumber (or half a small cucumber) along with one lime and four ounces of Chardonnay, preferable the Chilean-made Frontera. Then shake together the mixture with ice. Serve with a cucumber twist for a wonderfully refreshing wine cocktail that will keep you cool, comfortable and chilled out this summer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Summer Wine Cocktails:** The trend of creating refreshing wine cocktails for the summer season. - **Chardonnay Wine:** The trend of using Chardonnay wine as a base for flavorful cocktails. - **Fruity and Citrusy Flavors:** The trend of combining fruity and citrusy flavors in wine cocktails. ### Where This Applies - **Wine and Spirits:** The wine and spirits industry can explore new opportunities in creating and promoting wine cocktails for the summer season. - **Hospitality and Catering:** The hospitality and catering industry can incorporate summer wine cocktails into their menus to offer unique and refreshing beverage options for customers. - **Event Planning and Entertainment:** The event planning and entertainment industry can incorporate summer wine cocktails into their offerings to enhance guest experiences during warm-weather events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Small-Batch Handcrafted Wine Sweepstakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-country-quest.md) - [Summery Bottled Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottled-margaritas.md) - [Fruit-Forward Wine-Based Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uptown-cocktails-melon-peppersmash.md) - [Summer-Ready Scotch Whisky Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scotch-whiskey-cocktails.md) - [Cocktail-Inspired Wine Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-cocktail-collection.md) - [Juicy Wine Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-needle-drinks.md) - [Agave Wine Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-and-night-margaritas.md) - [Unique Wine Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-chili.md) - [Summer-Ready Sparkling Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-fusion.md)