About the Book

Unwind with elegance and ease with 52 Wine Cocktails for Mid-Week Sipping, a beautifully designed card deck featuring 52 seasonal and easy-to-make wine-based cocktails. Inspired by the popular book Wine-Down Wednesdays, this deck is your go-to guide for lighter, low-alcohol beverages crafted with still, sparkling, and fortified wines.

From fresh takes on classics like the White Wine Mojito and Aperol Spritz to globally inspired sips like Rebujito and Spanish Negroni, each card provides a full-color photo and recipe using accessible ingredients. Whether you’re hosting a midweek dinner or just need a relaxing moment, these cocktails offer the perfect balance of flavor and moderation.

The accompanying booklet offers tips for stocking your wine bar, choosing the right glassware, and crafting memorable garnishes. Compact and gift-ready, this deck makes it easy to shake up something delicious—no special occasion required.

Meet the Author

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!

Meet the Photographer

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.

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