Refreshing! Warmer weather and fruity drinks are perfect together

Now that spring is officially here, celebrate the season by mixing up some of Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi's signature wine cocktails.

Whether you opt to welcome the warmer weather with a glass of Cool Melon Mint, a flavorful blend of fresh honeydew melon and mint, or go for the Peach Pinot Grigio Sweet Tea infused with homemade simple syrup, these refreshing spring sips are ideal for everything from a backyard barbecue to a picnic in the park.

For a twist on the classic mimosa, whip up a large batch of the Blood Orange Fizz - an excellent option for sharing with friends and family over brunch.

Peach Pinot Grigio Sweet Tea

Yield: 1 cocktail

¾cup (6 oz) pinot grigio

3 dashes Angostura Bitters

1 ounce extra strong black tea, brought to room temperature

1 ounce peach simple syrup (recipe below)

½ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice

Slices of fresh peaches, for garnish

Fill a rocks glass with ice, then top with 3 dashes of Angostura Bitters.

Add strongly steeped tea (use two tea bags for a cup instead of one when brewing), peach simple syrup, Pinot Grigio, and lemon juice.

Stir with a cocktail spoon, and add slices of peaches to garnish.

Peach Simple Syrup

2 peaches, sliced

2 cups sugar

1 cup water

Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan.

Cook over medium/low heat until all sugar is dissolved.

Allow mixture to cool, with peaches still inside the pan.

Once the syrup has cooled, about 30 minutes, remove the peaches with a slotted spoon.

Transfer the syrup to a Mason jar or a plastic squeeze bottle. You can use this mixture for naturally flavored sodas or other cocktails.

Cool Melon-Mint

Yield: 1 cocktail

½honeydew melon, cut into small cubes

¼cup elderflower cordial

¾cup Moscato, chilled

1 cup crushed ice

Seltzer water, to finish and to taste

Fresh mint, for garnish

In a food processor or blender, combine melon cubes and elderflower cordial.

Process or blend until pureed smooth, about 1-2 minutes. Add the Moscato and ice; process or blend until fully smooth.

Finish by adding seltzer water to taste. Garnish with fresh mint or melon wedges. Rim serving glasses with ginger sugar if desired.

Blood Orange Fizz

Yield: 1 large cocktail

¾ cup (6 ounce) pinot grigio

1 ounce freshly squeezed blood orange juice

1 ounce Campari

1 ounce simple syrup (2 parts sugar, 1 part water ratio)

1½ ounces soda water

Blood orange wheels, for garnish

Fill a large glass or Mason jar with ice, then add in all of the measured ingredients, except for the soda water.

Stir the ingredients with a bar spoon.

Once incorporated, finish with a splash of soda water.

Garnish with wheels of freshly sliced blood oranges.