This is a very nice collection of recipes for lower alcohol, wine-forward cocktails. With beautiful photography and recipes grouped by season, it is easy to find just the right cocktail. I appreciate that this book covers the basics (Sangrias, Mimosas) as well as wine-centric takes on classic cocktails (Red Wine Mule, Winecar), and new-to-me creations too.

Thanks to NetGalley and The Collective Book Studio for the ARC.

I absolutely LOVED this book! Wednesday Night Wine-Down makes wine cocktails feel so fun, approachable, and perfect for a midweek treat without going overboard. The recipes are super creative, using wine in ways I never would have thought of—like a Red Wine Margarita or a White Wine Mojito. It’s such a great way to enjoy a little something special without the heaviness of traditional cocktails.

I also appreciated how the book is organized by season, so there’s always something fresh and fitting for the time of year. The drinks feel elevated but still easy to make, and the photography is stunning. It’s the kind of book that makes you want to try every single recipe.

If you enjoy wine but want something more fun and refreshing than just pouring a glass, this is a must-have. It’s perfect for casual nights in, entertaining friends, or just treating yourself midweek. Highly recommend!

I enjoyed this simple recipe book with wine cocktails as a focus. It includes a great forward of short histories of wine cocktails, descriptions and definitions, and basis for wine cocktails as a mid-week drink. I felt like there could be more of this throughout however to accompany the recipes. I love the visuals in the book. The images really make you want to create these lovely drinks. I think the ingredients and drink types were well chosen, diverse, and simple enough for most drinkers to follow. However readers should know this book includes some wines that are considered high alcohol for wine (above 14%), so the low-alcohol subhead may be a bit misleading for those looking for low-alcohol wines. This book would be a great addition for any wine drinker or cocktail lover.

Wednesday Night Wine-Down is the perfect way to unwind midweek with stylish, low-alcohol cocktails that are easy to make and utterly delightful. With 52 seasonal recipes—one for each week of the year—this book takes you on a journey through a year’s worth of creative, flavorful infusions. The best part? These cocktails feature wine, Port, sherry, and vermouth, giving you a lighter way to enjoy your favorite flavors without overdoing it. Whether you're craving a crisp Aperol Spritz or something more adventurous like a Spanish Negroni made with sherry, these recipes offer a delightful mix of classic drinks and original creations, all crafted with seasonal ingredients.

Each recipe in Wednesday Night Wine-Down is designed to be approachable, using widely available wines and spirits to bring you a refreshing cocktail experience every week. With over 50 stunning full-color photographs, you’ll feel inspired to whip up a gorgeous drink to wind down after a long day. From the French Kir to a refreshing White Wine Mojito, this book has something for every taste, and the low-ABV nature of these cocktails ensures you can enjoy them guilt-free. If you’re looking for a new midweek tradition, this book is the perfect companion to elevate your Wednesday night.

Absolutely loved this, so many recipes that lead me to so many ideas and new drinks to host with. I love the series this author has and feel like with every book there is a new exploration into a new world of cocktails/mocktails

This cocktail guide was so fun and beautiful to look at! There is a good mix of classic and more unique drinks, from fruity to coffee-based and everything in between, there is something for every cocktail drinker here. I love the division of the chapters based on seasons, it helped to find the right inspiration for the time of year and weather. On top of it all, the design of the book is beautiful, pleasing to flip through even when not looking for a recipe.

Wednesday Night Wine-Down is a beautifully designed cocktail book with easy, low-alcohol recipes perfect for a midweek unwind. The clear, accessible format makes it simple to mix great drinks without overdoing it.

Thank you to NetGalley for the free e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

This is a beautiful cocktail recipe book, and it’s great for anyone who loves a cocktail but would prefer a lower alcohol alternative -plus each recipe makes just one cocktail!
I loved that the recipes were accessible, the first few pages offer simple explanations of terms, ingredients, and equipment without implying you need to run to William Sonoma before you get started.
The recipes themselves are short and sweet, clearly laid out and without an excessive story pairing.
My favourites so far are the ‘St Germain Spritz’ -nothing says fresh like elderflower- and the ‘Passionista’ which tastes like a grownup ‘Pornstar Martini’. I’m particularly looking forward to trying the ‘Pimm’s inspired’ ‘Zin Cup’ this summer as it sounds like the perfect blend of British and California -so it’s perfect for our household.

If you're someone who loves a good cocktail, Wednesday Night Wine-Down is a lovely addition to your collection for mostly low-ABV drinks that help you unwind midweek without being sluggish or hungover the next day. The book is beautiful, and the photos are vibrant and gorgeous. I love that it's organized seasonally (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter) and it's also broken down by a cocktail each week so while you have choice, you also don't need to be racking your brain for which cocktail to try.

The process, ingredients and overall recipes are straightforward and I love that Jennifer breaks everything down without overcomplicating it! I'm currently trying to work through the first set of recipes since it's spring season, and I'm have a blast!

I really enjoyed this recipe book. I found it detailed without being over complicated. It had just the right amount of recipes (one for each Wednesday of the year) without hitting the mental block of having too much choice.

Wine has been my favourite tipple, and too often you find the market oversaturated with mundane cocktail recipe books. This combines to give the best of two and feels just a little more grown up and classy. I can't wait to have guests over to try and few more out.

I requested this book being attracted by the 'low alcohol' tag on the cover but I would consider the vast majority of the recipes to be still quite high especially with the liberal use of Brandy/Cognac. It would have been helpful to have an indication of ABV or units so one doesn't have to get a calculator out. I personally have to seriously restrict myself due to medication. However, as an alternative to the much heavier cocktails it's good to try some different flavours which can try substituting alcohol free wines with some Pineau a fortified wine from Cognac, then the flavours are there but not the alcohol. The recipes look easy to follow. So although a good cocktail book it's a little misleading with low alcohol advertising.

This is a great addition to the Cheers to the Week series. This book offers the perfect recipes for a midweek night cap. It's not too often that you come across a cocktail book offering low-ACV recipes. Wine can be intimidating and this book offers vibrant recipes that are easily accessible. The photos and details are beautiful! Would definetly recommend.

This is a lovely recipe book of cocktails that lean towards lower alcohol and single serve (hence the Wednesday reference to ensure things don’t get too messy mid week!)

Photography is beautiful throughout and usefully the book is categorised by season, with a different recipe for each week of the year.

The recipes themselves are appealingly simple (again a selling point for mid-week). The ‘Moscatto and Strawberry Slush’ has me sold, though really with this book I am spoiled for choice!

This is a book I would be delighted to have on display on my coffee table to add a touch of elegance.

My thanks to NetGalley, author and publisher for the opportunity to review this book in exchange for an advance copy.

I absolutely love this collection of recipes. This would make the perfect the hostess gift, house warming gift, or a just because gift. Beautiful photography and easy-to-follow recipes.

Great cocktail book with a refreshing twist on wine cocktails! It starts off with great descriptions that are useful for building your bar. Each recipe is well laid out with beautiful pictures.

Thank you The Collective Book Studio for granting me an ARC!

This is an elegant and beautiful little book that would be a perfect gift for those who enjoy a weeknight tipple to celebrate hump day but want to wake up feeling fresh! Like its companions ‘Monday Night Mocktails’ and ‘Friday Night Cocktails’, it contains a year’s worth of fabulous recipes to try, ranging from classics to unusual concoctions.

I love the variety on show, with a mixture of champagne cocktails and spritzes, and was intrigued by the Spanish Kalimoxto (red wine and cola?!?)

I’d highly recommend this book, and as a bonus, it’s published by a women-owned book studio and written/photographed by wonderful ladies! Girl power :)

Overall, the book was great and looks tasty! I did really enjoy it. Thank you for this advance reading copy!

PERFECT!

Informative, fun, and beautiful to look at. The images that accompany the recipes are beautiful, I want to make them purely based on the beautiful pictures. And then the recipes themselves? Mouthwatering. I rarely even drink but this book has me wanting a fun glass of wine after a hard day's work.

I really had no idea that there were so many ways to drink wine. I thought it was just straight up or sangria. Boy was I wrong, and this recipe book proved that. I'm not a big fan of wine, but these recipes are changing my mind.

Love love this type of book. So many new recipes for Wine drinks. Love that the recipes are for each week of the year with very nice looking photos. I will definitely be looking at these recipes through the year to inspire me for a drink. Also, love the extra information about where the drink comes from or the history of the area. And the ways to make the syrups or extras for the drinks. Simple yet the extra details necessary for a tasty cocktail.

As someone who knows absolutely nothing about wine but has a family full of people who prefer the nice and over the top drinks, this cookbook is such a lifesaver. I’m so thankful to have stumbled across this and start prepping for the weekly countdown that it provides in the book.