Summer Cocktails by Brancott Estate

Brancott Berry

I know the summer’s coming to a close soon but there are still some beautiful weather to come and what best way to celebrate what’s left of the summer than with a fun and delicious cocktail?

These two wine-based cocktails would be perfect for your upcoming Labor Day get-togethers.

Brancott Berry

Ingredients:

• 3 parts Brancott Estate Sauvignon Blanc (or Chardonnay or Pinot Gris)
• 3 strawberries, chopped
• 1 part Gin (like Beefeater or Beefeater 24)
• Agave nectar to taste
• juice of ¼ of a lemon

Brancott Minty Peach Sangria

Directions:

1. In the bottom of a mixing glass, muddle the strawberries in the lemon and agave nectar.
2. Add remaining ingredients and shake well with ice.
3. Strain over ice into a wine glass and garnish with a strawberry slice on rim of glass.

Minty Peach Sangria

Ingredients:

• 3 parts Brancott Estate Sauvignon Blanc (or Chardonnay or Pinot Gris)
• 3 parts peach nectar
• 1 part orange-flavored vodka
• Several mint leaves (for every one serving, use 8-10 mint leaves)

Directions:

1. Slap the mint leaves between your palms to release oils, then drop into glass.
2. Add ice and remaining ingredients and stir.
3. Garnish with a mint sprig and fresh peaches.

Cheers,

Veronique