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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We had so much sunshine for the long weekend that it inspired cooking with many ingredients from our garden and the farmer’s market.

So, come along to see what recipes we’ve made lately along with our Ontario travel adventures and what’s in season for this month; I have A LOT to share with you!

In June we travelled to Prince Edward County in Ontario for my brother’s wedding. The sun was out every day of our trip where we enjoyed delicious food, wine tasting and of course the wedding festivities!

If you ever travel to Ontario I highly recommend the Prince Edward County region; not only for all of the amazing wine, beer, ciders and food but the scenery is gorgeous. Nearby you can find Sandbanks Provincial Park with some of the most beautiful, bright sand; take a paddle on some of the smaller lakes; check out one of the local golf courses or just cruise all of the local shops in Picton, Bloomfield or Wellington. Plus there are so many wonderful AirBnb’s to stay in too!

After our Ontario adventures the rest of the month we spent cooking at home and enjoying some time around Calgary. I’ve made some recipes from the Well & Good cookbook that have been very enjoyable like this Jalapeno Vegan Burrito recipe. We made this Cashew Crunch Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad from Ambitious Kitchen too and I also have this peach salad on my list for the summer.

Also on my list for the summer is using many more herbs to amp up salads, main dishes and cocktails!

I recently made a Peach Basil Wine Spritzer recipe in partnership with Moscow Muled over on Instagram! A very refreshing combination of flavours and extremely easy to make with just peaches, basil, white wine & sparkling water!

I think it will be my patio sip of the summer especially since my Moscow Muled mugs keep it super cool.

We had dinner with friends one weekend; they made this delicious Crispy Bacon Pasta Salad with Fresh Herbs from How Sweet Eats and we brought the ribs and my Berry Rhubarb Kombucha Sangria which was a hit! Here’s to more of those ‘shared dinner’ evenings where you gather with everyone contributing to the meal; sort of like a potluck but a much smaller group and a bit more planned out. And, we finished the evening with bocce ball – LOVED it!

Now that we’ve hit July we are getting all of the wonderful summer fruit I’ve been waiting for in our YYC Growers box. This week we received cherries, blueberries and raspberries; and the raspberries were sooooo good they legit tasted like candy they were so sweet!

So given we’re into an amazing season for fresh produce, here’s What’s In Season for July.

Apricots: Easy Apricot Jam

Berries: Summer Fruit with Whipped Cream

Peaches: Peach Basil Wine Spritzer

Rhubarb: Rhubarb Cake

Strawberries: Berry Rhubarb Kombucha Sangria

Tomatoes: Heirloom Tomatoes, Mozzarella & Sourdough Bread Board

I hope you’re enjoying the sweet, sweet summertime!

Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess

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