Peach Basil Sangria

Because we’re in the mood for a summer cocktail

Pour your friends a glass of Peach Basil Sangria in celebration of summer! This recipe is quick, refreshing and borderline addicting. Perfect for pairing with a piece of balsamic glazed chicken, or any morsel you can grab from the grill! Try it out and let us know what you think.

Ingredients

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 cup loosely packed basil leaves

3 1/2 cups peach nectar (available in most local markets)

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1 bottle Pinot Grigio, chilled

Sliced peaches to garnish

How-To

In a saucepan combine half the peach nectar, sugar, basil leaves, and lemon juice. Bring to the boil and then simmer for 5 minutes. Smash the basil leaves with the back of a wooden spoon to release the flavor into the syrup. Remove from the stove and let cool. Strain this mixture into a pitcher and add ice. Then add the chilled white wine, some fresh basil leaves, and some sliced peaches.