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Peach Sangria:

1 Bottle (750ml) dry white wine

¾ Cups Peach Schnapps

1/8 Cups White Sugar

1 lb. Peaches, Pitted and Sliced

Directions:

1. Slice peaches into wedges
2. Place peaches in bowels and “press” sugar into peaches (don’t pound, juice or pulverize, just press)
3. Pour Peach Schnapps over the pressed fruit
4. Cover and let the fruit mixture rest for at least 15 minutes
5. After 15 minutes has elapsed, combine fruit mixture with wine in pitcher
6. Put in refrigerator “to work” at least 6 hours, the longer, the better

Peach Mojitos: 

8 to 10 Mint leaves

2 Lime wedges

¼ Cups Peaches, skinned and sliced

2 Tablespoons Simple Syrup

2 oz. Peach Rum

2 to 3 oz. Mineral Water

Directions:

1. Combine first 4 ingredients in glass and muddle (mash)
2. Add Peach Rum
3. Fill glass with ice
4. Top with Mineral water
5. Pour back and forth with another glass to mix well

Spiked Peach Tea

½ Teaspoon Sugar

¼ Cups peaches, skinned and sliced

2 oz. Peach Vodka

Unsweetened Iced Tea

Directions:

1. Combine first 2 ingredients in glass and muddle (mash)
2. Add Peach Vodka
3. Fill glass with ice
4. Top with Iced Tea
5. Pour back and forth with another glass to mix well

Drinks made by Brian Miller, Certified Wine Specialist, Hy-Vee in Kirksville

500 North Baltimore Street  Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-8335