Jalapeños in your wine?! Meet Spicy Sauvy B, the viral drink turning Sauvignon Blanc into a fiery summer slay

TikTok has officially turned wine-drinking on its head – again. Just when you thought putting ice in your vino was the ultimate rebel move, here comes Spicy Sauvy B, the chaotic-good drink twist no one saw coming. Frozen jalapeño slices in your Sauvignon Blanc? Sounds wild, tastes iconic.

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Jalapeños are the new ice cubes?! Yup, it’s a thing!

This eye-popping combo is blowing up under the hashtag #SpicyWine, where wine moms, influencers, and wannabe sommeliers are throwing caution (and tradition) to the wind. Think: crisp white wine swirling with bright green chilli slices – part cocktail, part content gold.

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What exactly is Spicy Sauvy B?

At its core, Spicy Sauvy B is a tall glass of Sauvignon Blanc with frozen jalapeño rounds acting as quirky, spicy ice cubes. It chills the wine and adds a soft, tingly heat that hits different on a summer afternoon. No sugar bombs or fancy mixers – just nature’s kick and a bit of chill.

Sommeliers have weighed in, saying this combo slaps when paired with fruit-forward Sauv Blancs from New Zealand or Chile. Why? Because the pepper’s gentle heat balances beautifully with the wine’s zesty citrus and tropical vibes. Basically, it is a spicy spa day in a glass.

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Why jalapeños? Why now?

Frozen jalapeños do not just spice things up – they look amazing. Their bright green colour against the pale gold of the wine makes for an aesthetic drink worthy of any feed. Plus, the freezing process slightly mutes the spice, making it more sassy than scary.

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Also, Sauvignon Blanc is having its main character moment this summer. It is already the star of the Sauvy B Martini, and now with this TikTok twist, it is proving to be the versatile bestie of boozy trends.

How to make Spicy Sauvy B

Slice a jalapeño into thin rounds. Seeds in or out – your choice.

Pop the slices in the freezer for two hours.

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Pour 4–5 ounces of chilled Sauvignon Blanc.

Drop in 3–4 frozen jalapeño slices.

Sip. Flex. Post it to your story.

And just like that, you are drinking the internet’s favourite spicy stunner.