Jalapeno Wine Is the Latest TikTok Drink That's Landed in Melbourne — and You Can Try It Right Now at Marmont
Crown's Cali-inspired bar and restaurant Marmont is now pouring jalapeño-spiked sauv blanc — and yes, it's as spicy as it sounds.
First came dalgona coffee. Then came the jam cocktails, followed by the floats — and not even humble H2O found itself immune. And now, the latest craze sweeping #DrinkTok — a drink which, to date, has amassed around 3 million views on the app — has made the jump from your FYP into your glass, with Southbank restaurant and bar Marmont now serving jalapeño-infused wine.
If you're not yet across the trend, it pretty much does what it says on the tin: slices of frozen and seedless jalapeño are dropped into a glass of wine, specifically sauvignon blanc. The theory, in short, is that the spice cuts through the sweetness of the wine and the vegetal notes of the jalapeño accentuate the wine's fruity accents, resulting in a sip that's crisper on the palate.
The Marmont version sees a handful of slices swimming in a glass of Motley Cru sauvignon blanc. The King Valley wine is an ideal candidate for the jalapeño treatment, thanks to its bright and aromatic nose that gives way to notes of tropical fruits, lime and gooseberries.
For anybody sceptical about white wine in the cooler months, the beauty of this pairing is the slow, satisfying heat that unfolds on the tastebuds — in that sense, jalapeño wine is often likened to a spicy margarita. And by the power of TikTok, this new riff might replace the agave-based cocktail as your new go-to spicy serve.
Given Marmont's Cali-cool sensibilities, it's probably no surprise that the venue has been so quick to jump on the trend. The heat-fuelled wine is a natural fit for the venue's West Coast-inspired drinks list and seafood-focused food menu.
Much like a TikTok trend, Marmont's jalapeño wine won't be around forever — it is, however, being served Monday–Friday, from noon until late, making it a perfect way to spice up your next outing.
Marmont is open seven days a week at Crown Riverwalk, Southbank. For more information, head to the venue's website.
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