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Peach and Basil Wine Ice Pops

Fresh, organic herbs grow at Bonterra Organic Vineyards’ McNab Ranch throughout the year, but summer herbs are among the best – especially the basil. These stone fruit ice pops are a bit reminiscent of a white wine sangria—a bit tart, a little sweet, and full of fresh peach flavor with an infusion of basil.

Ingredients

3 fresh, ripe peaches
Juice and zest of 1/2 lime
1/2 cup Bonterra Sauvignon Blanc
1/4 cup basil simple syrup (recipe below)
Basil leaves, for garnish

Directions

Slice and pit 2 of the peaches and add them to a high-speed blender. Add the wine, lime juice & zest and basil simple syrup and process until smooth. Pour half the mix into ice pop molds, then add slices of the remaining peach and a few basil leaves to each pop mold in a decorative manner. Cover with remaining liquid, add popsicle sticks and transfer to the freezer until fully set, about 4-6 hours.

Basil Simple Syrup

1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup packed basil leaves

Directions

Add all of the ingredients to a medium saucepan. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat, cover and let infuse for about 1 hour. Transfer to a jar with a lid and chill in the refrigerator until cold. Strain the syrup, discarding the basil leaves, when ready to use. Store any leftover syrup in a jar with tight-fitting lid in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Serving note: Eat the popsicles as-is, or for a special treat, pop them into a glass of Bonterra Sauvignon Blanc!