Summer Cocktail - Peach Sangria

A few weeks back my husband, myself, my brother in laws, future sister in law and friends went out on our boat for a relaxing Saturday out on the water. The sun was shining, the weather was hot and we cooled off with some dips in the ocean but also with some ice cold beers and a nice batch of peach sangria.

I made the concoction the night before to get the fruit juices simmering. I personally tripled the recipe (yes I know that is a little much) but it was the perfect amount for the 7 guests we had with us on a boat for 8 hours.

A lot of people have asked for the recipe and although I am a few weeks late sharing it, here it is!

Peach Sangria

Ingredients

• 2 ripe peaches cut into wedges
• 4 peaches diced, peeled and puree
• 1 pint strawberries, cut into quarters
• ½ cup peach schnapps
• 2 bottles white wine
• 1 cup granulated sugar

We used Barefoot Sauvignon Blanc for the white wine. It has just the right amount of sweet. Plus the double bottle was only $11.99.

We cut up all the peaches and added strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, lime and orange to the mix.

The fruit all cut up before we added the alcohol and pureed peaches

Letting it all soak in!

Directions
1 Combine the peaches, strawberries and any other fruit you choose to add into the container or pitcher. In a separate pitcher combine the schnapps, wine and sugar in a large pitcher and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Then add the liquid to the fruit. 

2 Let stand 1 hour or overnight.

3 Add some ice &  serve.

CHEERS!

XO,

Beach Chic

Our boat is FINALLY in the water and I am getting the itch... I got my SPF ready and all I need is the  75+ degree weather and I am good to go!

Here are  7 must have essentials on my list to be ready for the water whether you are poolside, laying on the beach or cruising on a boat. I already purchased the towel...currently putting my change in the jar for the rest!

1//2//3//4//5//6//7

I love the combo of cream and coral mixed with gold. It's just exudes simplicity and warmth. Plus both colors are very complimentary  when you have that sun kissed glow...ahhh summertime, how I love you.

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XOXO,

Cheers!

I love New England. I especially love the season changing from winter to spring and especially spring into summer. It truly is my favorite  time of year here.

After a long day, I love sitting outside in our backyard at night, going over the days events with my husband while sipping on a refreshing cocktail.

This is one I found on Pinterest and  had to share.  I can't wait to try it out on a warm night. It is also a great drink to bring to a cookout or to the beach!

 Enjoy!

Raspberry Tequila Sangria

Ingredients:

2 oranges

3 limes

1/4 cup sugar

6 cups ice

1 (10 ounce) bag frozen sweetened raspberries

1 cup silver tequila

1/2 cup triple sec
1 bottle of champagne

4 cups chilled lemon lime soda

Directions:

1. Juice one orange and two limes to measure 1/4 cup juice each. Combine juices and sugar in a microwavable bowl. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Thinly slice remaining orange and lime.

2. Add ice, juice mixture, orange and lime slices, raspberries, tequila and triple sec in a pitcher and stir. Add champagne and soda, stir gently and serve!

Yield: 12 servings

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