These spritzers are simplicity at it’s finest: peaches, basil, white wine and sparkling water.

And what better way to cheers to a fantastic summer than with these seasonal cocktails.

I love to make cocktails with simple ingredients like this cocktail and this cocktail. Traditionally, white wine spritzers are made with wine, soda and ice. But, I’ve amped up the flavour by using fresh basil and peaches!

In this spritzer you only need fresh peaches and basil which are muddled together; then, you add a cool, crisp sauvignon blanc and sparkling water. It’s really that simple.

Why you’ll love this fresh peach wine spritzer

• You only need 5 simple ingredients to make this refreshing drink!
• It’s easy to swap out the white wine for your favourite white wine blend.
• This cocktail takes just minutes to make!
• You can sip on this cocktail by itself on a warm summer day or serve with a simple appetizer for happy hour.
• It’s simple to serve this in any type of glass you prefer!

Ingredients to make this summer cocktail

Fresh peaches: use a ripe peach to ensure you can muddle it down well with the basil.

Basil: make sure to use fresh basil to get the most flavour!

Sugar: a pinch of sugar helps when muddling the peaches and basil together but it’s also totally optional.

White wine: a cold, refreshing white wine makes this white wine spritzer shine!

Sparkling water: I like to top off the drink with sparkling water but you can opt to use tonic water or club soda if you prefer.

Step by step process to make this summer wine spritzer

Step 1: Add peach pieces, basil leaves and a pinch of sugar to a mason jar. Using a wooden spoon or muddler, smash the peach pieces with basil a couple of times until the peaches start to release their juices. 

Step 2: Add peach pieces, basil leaves and a pinch of sugar to a mason jar. Using a wooden spoon or muddler, smash the peach pieces with basil a couple of times until the peaches start to release their juices.

Expert tips for making this peach wine spritzer

• Make sure to use ripe, fresh peaches to get the most peach flavor!
• The white wine you use should be super-chilled; a crisp sauvignon blanc or a smooth pinot grigio are the best for this cocktail.
• Don’t forget the ice cubes! The ice cubes keep this cocktail cool and refreshing.

FAQ

What if I don’t have a ripe peach?
You could try a ripe nectarine instead of a peach since they have similar flavour profiles. In a pinch, you could use 1-2 oz of peach juice or peach nectar and then just use the fresh peach slices you have on hand to garnish the drink.

Do I have to use the pinch of sugar?
You don’t need to use the pinch of sugar when muddling the peaches and basil together, it’s an optional ingredient if you prefer.

Can I use a different white wine for this cocktail?
While I think a sauvignon blanc or a pinot grigio work best in this peach wine spritzer, you could also try a white wine blend.

How can I make this cocktail into a pitcher drink to serve more people?
You could easily make a pitcher of this drink. Times the recipe by how many people you want to serve and muddle the peaches and basil needed in a large pitcher. Pour in the amount of wine according to the recipe and then store in the fridge. Before serving, add ice to the cups you’re serving in and sparkling water to the pitcher. Then simply pour from the pitcher into the ice-filled glasses and cheers!

What are other fruit variations?
While this recipe is meant to be made with peaches, it would be absolutely delightful if you sub in fresh strawberries or fresh blackberries. You could use 3-4 of each in place of the half a peach.

Storage

This peach wine spritzer is best served as soon as it’s made. However, as noted above you could make it in a pitcher ahead of time and then add the sparkling water to the pitcher just before serving.

More refreshing cocktails to enjoy from the blog:

The Best Peach Whiskey Smash Cocktails for Summer

Minty Cucumber Lime Sangria

Tropical Rum Slushie

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Peach Basil Wine Spritzer

This Peach Basil Wine Spritzer is made with just 4 ingredients. A refreshing and seasonal cocktail that's easy to make during the summer season.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword summer cocktail, wine spritzer

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1 cocktail

Author Jess

Ingredients

• 1/2 peach, chopped
• 3 large basil leaves
• pinch sugar (optional)
• 4 oz white wine I love sauvignon blanc with this cocktail
• 2 oz sparkling water

Instructions

• Add peach pieces, basil leaves and a pinch of sugar to a mason jar. Using a wooden spoon or muddler, smash the peach pieces with basil a couple of times until the peaches start to release their juices.
• Add in the white wine and stir a couple of times. Fill desired glass with ice, pour the peach-white wine mixture into the mug and then top with sparkling water. Cheers & enjoy!

Notes

• What if I don't have a ripe peach? You could try a ripe nectarine instead of a peach since they have similar flavour profiles. In a pinch, you could use 1-2 oz of peach juice or peach nectar and then just use the fresh peach slices you have on hand to garnish the drink.
• Can I use a different white wine for this cocktail? While I think a sauvignon blanc or a pinot grigio work best in this peach wine spritzer, you could also try a white wine blend.
• How can I make this cocktail into a pitcher drink to serve more people? You could easily make a pitcher of this drink. Times the recipe by how many people you want to serve and muddle the peaches and basil needed in a large pitcher. Pour in the amount of wine according to the recipe and then store in the fridge. Before serving, add ice to the cups you're serving in and sparkling water to the pitcher. Then simply pour from the pitcher into the ice-filled glasses and cheers!

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I like to make a menu filled with sweet and savoury items; truly something for everyone.

Just add a holiday drink and you’re set to cheers with family and friends.

After making Christmas dinner, brunch the next day could feel like a lot.

No matter when you’re having brunch over the holidays, here are my best tips and recipes to create a carefree brunch for everyone to enjoy!

How to create a Christmas brunch menu

• Choose a main dish to build the Christmas brunch menu around; this could be sweet or savoury.
• Choose something baked that you can do ahead of time: this menu item could be scones, biscuits, Christmas baking, loaf or muffins.
• Add a fresh menu item like simple cut-up fresh fruit or a salad.
• Finish off the menu with a drink, it could be a cocktail or a non-alcoholic sip.

And, if you’re planning a much smaller Christmas brunch menu, I would recommend choosing just one main dish, a fresh menu item and a drink; keeping it really simple is best!

So now that you have some tips on HOW-TO create your menu from your custom cookbook, let’s get to the recipes!

Main Dish Brunch Recipes:

Spiced Pear Baked French Toast

Bacon, Mushroom & Spinach Quiche

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Savoury Apple Cheddar Tart

Mushroom Tart

Savoury Turkey Breakfast Sausage Egg Muffins

Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes

Shakshuka (Poached Eggs in Tomato Sauce)

Baked Croissant French Toast

Baked Items for a Christmas brunch menu:

Easy Herb Drop Biscuits

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins

Sweet Potato and Cheddar Drop Biscuits

Apple Cinnamon Crumble Cake

Zucchini Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies

Fresh Salads:

Brussels Sprouts and Kale Salad

Fall Harvest Salad with Maple Balsamic Dressing

Winter Citrus Chopped Salad

Warm Kale Salad with Sweet Potatoes & Apples

Cocktails & Mocktails for a Christmas brunch menu:

Citrus Vodka Crush

Mulled Apple Cider

Lavender French 75 Cocktail

Easy Mulled Wine

And if you’re still planning Christmas dinner, here are Simple Christmas Dinner Ideas to help you.

Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess

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This 3 ingredient cocktail is perfect for the season.

If you love a Negroni or Aperol Spritz, you’re sure to enjoy sipping on this spritz this summer!

Traditionally this is served as a pre-dinner cocktail made with Prosecco and an orange slice, but I’m mixing it up for the summer with Sparkling Rosé and lemon!

This spritz is lovely served in a rocks cocktail glass but you could also try a coupe or wine glass to mix things up.

What’s in a Campari Rosé Spritz

Campari: A herbaceous Liquor with slightly bitter notes that pair well with Rosé

Sparkling Rosé: The sparkling rosé is key to make this cocktail fizzy and bubbly. Try to use a drier rosé if available. If not, that’s ok too!

Club soda: Just to top things off and bring the simple ingredients together.

Garnish: Add a lemon slice or lemon peel twist or you could even add a slice of strawberry to bring out the summer flavours even more.

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Campari Rosé Spritz

Made with just 3 ingredients, this Campari Rosé Spritz is a beautiful, vibrant cocktail made for the summer season.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword summer cocktail

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1 cocktail

Author Jess

Ingredients

• 2 oz campari
• 3 oz dry sparkling rosé
• 1 oz club soda
• lemon slice or lemon peel twist
• ice

Instructions

• Add campari and rosé to a glass filled with ice. Top with club soda and lemon garnish of your choice.

This cocktail is lovely on it’s own but also delightful with a pre-dinner spread of appetizers like charcuterie or these mixed berry goat cheese crostini.

Or make a night out of it! Serve one of these dishes as your main course after enjoying cocktails and appetizers:

Leek and Pancetta Pasta

Easy Healthy Baked Lemon Chicken

Zucchini and Prosciutto Pizza

You’ll find me sipping on this Spritz all summer long!

Looking for more summer cocktail inspiration?

More cocktails from the blog that you might like:

Lavender French 75 Cocktail

Citrus Vodka Crush

Minty Cucumber Lime Sangria

Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess

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Cucumber and mint are refreshing flavours and they pair perfectly with gin.

And, taking a cue from one of my other favourite cocktails, the French 75, this Spritz is topped with prosecco for a sparkling touch!

I love to make cocktails that use seasonal and fresh ingredients so this Minty Cucumber Gin Spritz fits in perfectly. The last couple of week’s we’ve been enjoying local cucumbers from our YYC Growers Harvest Box. So, I knew as soon as we started to feel the beginnings of Spring it was the perfect opportunity to use the cucumbers in a cocktail to celebrate.

If you haven’t had mint and cucumber in a cocktail yet, you’re in for a treat! The two provide the most refreshing flavours when muddled together and combined with gin.

Then, this cocktail is topped with prosecco for a perfectly bubbly sip!

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Minty Cucumber Gin Spritz

Mint and cucumber combine with gin in this refreshing cocktail that is topped with prosecco for the perfect, sparkling spritz of the Spring season!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword cocktail, spring cocktail

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 2 cocktails

Author Jess

Ingredients

• 6 slices cucumber
• 10 mint leaves
• 2 ounces gin
• 8-10 ounces prosecco or other white sparkling wine
• extra mint leaves and cucumber slices for garnish
• ice

Instructions

• Add mint leaves, cucumber slices and gin to a cocktail shaker or mason jar.
• Use a muddler or wooden spoon to crush and mix mint, cucumber and gin so the flavours get released and then let sit for 5 minutes.
• Strain into two champagne flutes (or glass of your choice) and pour 4-5 ounces of prosecco into each glass.
• Add some mint leaves and fresh slices of cucumber to garnish and 1-2 ice cubes and enjoy!

This Minty Cucumber Gin Spritz is wonderful for brunch, Easter or Mother’s day. And, even just sipping in the sunshine during the Spring or Summer!

This recipe is a lovely way for me to celebrate my 4th year of blogging here on Cooking in my Genes! I can hardly believe I’ve been creating and photographing recipes to share with you for four years; it’s gone by in a flash! I’ve enjoyed every minute of this experience so far. This blog is such a lovely way to connect with you, family and friends through the love of food. So THANK YOU for all of the love and support; I truly wouldn’t be doing this without you!

So, let’s grab one of these Minty Cucumber Gin Spritz’s and CHEERS to an amazing 4 years plus more to come!

And, if you need some more Spring cocktail inspiration, check out my Grapefruit Lavender Spring Blossom Cocktail.

Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess

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