Netflix’s popular series “Stranger Things” brings back vivid memories of the 1980s for many people. In this video, I discuss two popular ’80s’ wines that are still available today: Tune in to learn what Mrs. Wheeler would really drink!
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Wines featured in this episode:
1. Sutter Home White Zinfandel. California. Price Range $5-10. Purchased at Safeway. Suggested serving temperature: 45-50F. Suggested food pairings: Salads, appetizers, and grilled seafood and chicken.
2. Riunite Lambrusco. Italy. Price Range $5-10. Purchased at Safeway. Suggested serving temperature: 50-55F. Suggested food pairings: Pizza, pasta with red sauces, appetizers (salami, prosciutto, etc.) and BBQ dishes.
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Recipes for popular 80’s cocktails in the U.S.:
B52: layer cold in shot glass in this order: 1 part coffee liqueur, 1 part irish cream liqueur, 1 part Grand Marnier or similar
Slippery Nipple: Layer cold in shot glass in this order: 1 part sambuca, 1 part irish cream liqueur, drop of grenadine. Alternate version uses butterscotch schnapps instead of sambuca
Sex on the Beach: one part vodka, one part orange juice, one part cranberry juice, 1/2 part peach schnapps
Long Island Ice Tea: one part each of white rum, gin, tequila, vodka, triple sec, and lemon juice. Top with coke and add sugar to taste
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