There is nothing I look more forward to, each and every night, than cozying up to my tall, dark, handsome…glass of vino. Yes, wine.

Don’t get me wrong, I love curling up into my husband’s inviting arms – but a robust, soothing goblet of northern Italy’s finest? You simply can’t beat it!

As an avid wine lover (if you couldn’t tell), my mind is constantly spinning, devising ways to put a new twist on the tasty beverage, especially as the warmer months approach. I took to the wonderful world wide web to see what other people had already conceived, and to my surprise, there are overwhelming amounts of incredibly awesome ways people have transformed a normal glass of wine into something, well, so much better!

So put the wine glasses away this summer and venture out with these boozy treats!

Raspberry and Lime Sangria Pops

When the refreshing combo of raspberry and lime is accompanied by the crisp flavor of white wine and dash of sugar for sweetness, the results are impeccable. When you pull these gorgeous pops out of the freezer, you’re left with the quintessential (adult) summer dessert!

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Wine Jelly

If you know how well wine and cheese pair together, it shouldn’t come as a shock that wine-infused jelly might just become your new favorite cheese and cracker accouterment!

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Moscato Float

Why we have never meshed wine and ice cream together before is beyond me! These two make an satiating duo that should never be separated! A bubbly sweet Moscato mixes perfectly with a big scoop of creamy vanilla!

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Sangria Snow Cones

While this recipe is technically just a sangria granita, adding the adorable snow cone touch makes it so much cuter, don’t you think?! Incorporating some of autumn’s favorite ingredients like pomegranate juice, cinnamon, orange and blackberries, this refreshing dish will be the perfect touch to end-of-summer get togethers. 

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Red Wine Fudge Brownies

Chocolate and wine, a girl’s best friend. Now combine these two indulgences into one sensational bite, and you’ve got yourself every PMSing woman’s dream come true. This recipe uses deep red wine to intensify the already decadently rich fudge brownies!

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White Wine Frozen Yogurt

I was hesitant at first with this unique recipe, but after trying the results, I take back all reluctance – this recipe is a hidden gem! The contrasting flavors of dry white wine, sour greek yogurt and sweet sugar create a wonderful concoction that will leave your tastebuds craving more!

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Wine Gummies

Your beloved childhood snack just got an adult makeover. While grape flavor may be one of the kid’s favorites, this type of grape flavoring is NOT intended for children! These chewy candies are made with dark red wine, dusted with sugar and are the perfect after dinner treat…for the grownups!  

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Red Wine Ice Cream Floats

I wasn’t lying when I said wine and ice cream were meant to be. Here’s another recipe that mashes up the two, creating a sinfully delicious boozy ice cream float, topped with an extra dollop of ice cream and couple glistening maraschino cherries! 

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Frozen Drunken Grapes

Wine is about to get a little more in touch with its roots in this simple recipe. By marinating grapes in a jar of cold white wine, you get to enjoy a nice healthy snack with a little added punch! Roll the grapes in a bit of sugar for a dash of sweetness, or consider popping them into the freezer for a few hours to be later used to keep your glass of white wine nice and chilled!

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If you plan on trying any one of this amazing wine recipes this summer, be sure to SHARE the love and pass it on!