Basil Mint Wine Cooler Recipes

Steps:

• Combine wine and herbs. Working in batches, pour mixture into the bottle of a carbonator, filling it not more than 1/2 full (this will give the mixture room to foam). Charge with CO2 until very fizzy.
• Very slowly, as if opening a bottle of soda, release the bottle from the carbonator. Serve immediately, or cover tightly and chill. Serve over ice or straight up.

Steps:

• Puree sour cream, basil, mint, scallion, and water in a blender. Add cucumber. Pulse until just combined but still slightly chunky.
• Stir in lemon juice and hot sauce, and season with salt. Chill soup at least 3 hours (soup is best served the same day). Top each serving with thin cucumber slices if desired.

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine sugar, peaches, basil and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 30 minutes. Discard basil; stir in lemon juice. Refrigerate until cooled completely., Place peach mixture in a blender; cover and process until blended. Strain into a pitcher; add additional cold water to reach desired consistency. To serve, fill glasses with ice. Pour peach mixture halfway up glass; top with club soda or, if desired, champagne. Serve with additional basil.

Steps:

• Bring water and sugar to a boil to make simple syrup.
• Keep 1.5 cups in a small saucepan and remove pan from heat.
• Add cucumber slices (reserving 12 for garnish), 24 mint leaves, and basil.
• Cover and let steep for 30 minutes.
• Strain cucumber-herb syrup into a jar, pressing on solids in strainer.
• Fill a 12-oz. glass with ice cubes. Add 2 tablespoons syrup and top with soda water (about 1/2 cup). Stir to combine. Garnish with cucumber slice and sprig of mint. Repeat to make 11 more sodas.