Vintage raspberry

Is it raspberries in liquid form -- or something a little more? The first sip is unbelievably plush, an overload of raspberry flavor. Only a few minutes later do you realize it really is a wine, and a strong one: 16% alcohol. (Tough luck for kids.) Try it over ice cream or chocolate cake, add a splash to Champagne, invent a cocktail; the possibilities are endless.

-- Charles Perry

Trader Joe’s Raspberry Wine, 375 ml bottle, $7.99, at Trader Joe’s markets.

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Razz fizz

Total time: 3 minutes

Servings: 1

2 ounces ( 1/4 cup) raspberry wine

3 ounces (6 tablespoons)

sparkling water

1/4 fresh lime

1. Fill an old-fashioned glass with ice. Add the raspberry wine. Top off with sparkling water, squeeze in the lime and stir.

Each serving: 41 calories; 0 protein; 1 gram carbohydrates; 0 fiber; 0 fat; 0 saturated fat; 0 cholesterol; 0 sodium.