Cavit is teaming up with Mike’s Hot Honey for Pizza & Pinots, an October campaign timed to National Pizza Month. It pairs the wine brand’s Pinot Grigio and Pinot Noir with pizza-inspired cocktails and a $3 nationwide rebate, all built for people whose pizza night usually starts and ends with a slice and a soda.
The match makes sense on paper. Mike’s is the chili-infused honey that took over pepperoni pies, and sweet heat is the kind of thing a crisp, chilled white is usually poured to cut. I haven’t tasted the recommended pairings yet, so I’m holding my verdict on how the Pinot Noir side stands up to the honey.
How the Cavit $3 rebate works
Through October, shoppers can get $3 back on a bottle of Cavit Pinot Grigio or Pinot Noir bought at participating retailers nationwide. The offer covers 750mL and 1.5L bottles where legal, and you claim it by submitting proof of purchase through Cavit’s promotions page. Shoppers can earn up to $36 back in total. It’s a rebate, so you pay full price at the register. Cavit’s 750mL Pinot Grigio has been listed at $8.99 at Costco, which makes $3 back roughly a third of the bottle, though your local shelf price changes that math.
Pizza-inspired cocktails from Cavit and Mike’s Hot Honey
Cavit and Mike’s Hot Honey built a lineup of cocktails and wine pairings for the campaign, all meant to take pizza night beyond the usual. Here’s what’s on the menu:
White Hot Summer
Ingredients:
- 4 oz Cavit Pinot Grigio
- 2 oz Simple Limeade
- 0.5 oz Mike’s Hot Honey Original
- 3 Mint Leaves
- Mint Sprig
- Lime
Directions:
- Shake/Strain
- Collins Glass
Pizza Pairing
Paired with a white sauce Quattro Formaggi (Four Cheese) pizza — the creamy, rich cheese blend is the perfect canvas for the bright citrus and gentle heat of this cocktail.
Paloma Blanc
Ingredients:
- 4 oz Cavit Sauvignon Blanc
- 2 oz Ruby Grapefruit Juice
- 0.5 oz Mike’s Hot Honey Extra Hot
- Fill with Ginger Ale
- Grapefruit Peel
- Lime
Directions:
- Shake/Strain/Fill
- Collins Glass
Pizza Pairing
Paired with classic Pepperoni — America’s favorite pizza topping meets a crisp, effervescent cocktail. The Sauvignon Blanc’s bright acidity and the ginger ale’s fizz cut right through the rich, savory pepperoni fat.
Golden Stinger
Ingredients:
- 3 oz Cavit Pinot Grigio
- 1 oz Pineapple Juice
- 1 oz Orange Juice
- 0.5 oz Lime Juice
- 0.5 oz Mike’s Hot Honey Extra Hot
- Tajin Rim
- Lime
Directions:
- Shake/Strain
- Rocks Glass
Pizza Pairing
Paired with Hawaiian Pizza — the sweet pineapple and savory ham combination finds its perfect cocktail counterpart in this tropical, spicy sipper. The extra spicy honey adds a fiery dimension that cuts through the sweetness.
Berry Hottie
Ingredients:
- 4 oz Cavit Pinot Noir
- 0.5 oz Mike’s Hot Honey Extra Hot
- 2 oz Simply Mixed Berry Juice
- Lemon Slice
Directions:
- Shake/Strain
- Collins Glass
Pizza Pairing
Paired with Veggie Supreme — the earthy, garden-fresh toppings of a loaded veggie pizza are beautifully complemented by the dark berry richness of Pinot Noir and the bold heat of Mike’s Extra Spicy.
Sangrita Spritz
Ingredients:
- 4 oz Cavit Pinot Noir
- 1 oz Orange Juice
- 0.5 oz Mike’s Hot Honey Original
- Fill with Lemon-Lime Soda
- Orange Slice
- Mint Sprig
Directions:
- Shake/Strain/Fill
- Collins Glass
Pizza Pairing
Paired with a classic Margherita Napoletana — the timeless simplicity of fresh tomato, mozzarella, and basil is elevated by the fruity depth of Pinot Noir and the citrus kick of orange juice.
Spicy Melon Spritz
Ingredients:
- 4 oz Cavit Merlot
- 1 oz Simply Watermelon Juice
- 0.5 oz Mike’s Hot Honey Original
- Fill with Club Soda
- Orange Slice
Directions:
- Build/Fill
- Wine Glass
Pizza Pairing
Paired with BBQ Chicken Pizza — the smoky, tangy BBQ sauce and tender chicken are a natural match for the juicy watermelon and deep Merlot base. Mike’s Hot Honey ties it all together with a sweet, lingering heat.
The full recipes and pairing details live on Cavit’s Pizza Night page, and the rebate runs through the end of October, which leaves a few weekends to test the pairings yourself.
