Wine is not among the most common cocktail mixers (the fortified variety better known as vermouth notwithstanding), so when it's uncorked for a recipe, imbibers tend to take notice. Wine-based ...

The recipe, known as a “wine float,” has users scooping their favorite ice cream into a glass and pouring a Merlot or Pinot Noir over the top. Not everyone enjoys the unusual combo, but those who do ...