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Celebrate Memorial Day with these three easy pitcher cocktails, full of delicious wines, tasty fruits, and lots of fresh herbs!

White Wine Basil Peach Pitcher Cocktail

Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings 1 pitcher

Ingredients

  • 1 750- ml bottle Sauvignon blanc
  • 1/2 cup blueberry simple syrup
  • 12 ounces sparkling water
  • 2 peaches pitted and sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 bunch fresh basil leaves roughly torn
  • Ice

For simple syrup:

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup blueberries

Instructions

  1. To prepare simple syrup, combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and add 1 cup blueberries. Steep for 10 minutes, then use the back of the spoon to press on the berries to release their juices and flavor. Strain out the berries and allow syrup to cool to room temperature before proceeding.
  2. To prepare pitcher cocktail, combine Sauvignon blanc, blueberry simple syrup, sparkling water, peaches, blueberries, and basil in a large pitcher. Stir to combine. Add ice before serving and stir again.