Whether you have leftover merlot or cabernet franc, you definitely don’t want to waste the stuff after your delicious dinner. While you can just cork it and drink it later, if you’re looking for something special to do with your wine, REAL SIMPLE has a couple of great tips that you don’t want to miss. You, my friend, can go ahead and pour your red wine into ice cube trays, and toss it in the freezer. Then, when you cook up a feast that calls for wine, pop a cube or two into your pan—you’ll be set to go with your snazzy wine cubes, adding out-of-this-world flavor to your dish. If your freezer is full as it is, and you couldn’t imagine piling another thing in, go ahead and splash some red wine into a pot. Boil your leftovers on the stovetop, and you will have yourself some delicious red wine syrup. What could you ever do with such decadence? Drizzle it on some ice cream, or slather those fluffy waffles for a yummy treat.

Freeze or Boil Leftover Red Wine for Recipes & Desserts