PEACHY KEEN WINE COCKTAIL

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A bushel of peaches gave me a reason to create a wine cocktail. I meant to serve it with our meal, but we "taste-tested" it while grilling. -Katie Ferrier Gage, Houston, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 large piece fresh gingerroot (about 3 inches), peeled and coarsely chopped
COCKTAIL:
1/4 cup orange liqueur
2 medium ripe peaches, peeled and halved
1 bottle (750 milliliters) white wine, chilled
Ice cubes
1 to 1-1/2 cups chilled ginger ale
Fresh mint leaves and peach slices, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine sugar, water and ginger; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes. Cool completely. Pour syrup through a strainer into a covered container; discard ginger., Place liqueur and 1/4 cup ginger syrup in a blender. (Cover and refrigerate remaining syrup for another use.) Add peaches; cover and process until smooth., Transfer mixture to a 2-qt. pitcher; stir in wine. Serve over ice, topping with ginger ale. If desired, serve with mint and peach slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Najjjuma Diana
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Just made this for my friends and they loved it! So easy to make and so refreshing. Will definitely be making this again.


ONIJALA OLAOLUWA
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cocktail turned out great. I used a dry white wine and it paired perfectly with the peach schnapps and lemonade. This is a keeper!


Breakfast Burrito
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This is a great cocktail for a party. It's easy to make and everyone loves it. I always get compliments when I serve it.


Marwah Khan
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this cocktail. I'm not usually a fan of sweet drinks, but this one was perfectly balanced. The peach flavor was subtle and the wine added a nice depth of flavor.


jharee nitishraj
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Delicious and refreshing! I love the combination of peach and wine. This is my new go-to summer cocktail.


RockCoder 99
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Yum! I made this cocktail for a girls' night in and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I especially appreciated that it wasn't too sweet.


Balil Khan
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This cocktail is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The peach schnapps and lemonade give it a refreshing flavor, while the white wine adds a touch of sophistication. I garnished mine with a fresh peach slice and a sprig of mint, which really elev