Purchase a bottle of a cheap Beaujolais.
Pour into a tall, nonreactive pot and add:
small handful of basil
large pinch of peppercorns
1/2 c water
1/3 c sugar
Bring to a boil, remove from heat, stir to dissolve sugar, cover. Steep for ten minutes. Pour into a pitcher and refrigerate until cold.
Meanwhile, fill some glasses with
sliced strawberries
blueberries
several thin wedges of peeled nectarine
Pour chilled wine mixture over fruit. Drink in the sun, get headache. Fantasize about how delicious it was! Repeat.
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To make into a gelee: Measure 1/3 c water into a small bowl. Sprinkle 1 1/2 tsp powdered gelatin over water, let sit for five minutes, and add to still warm- but not boiling- wine. Stir to dissolve, making sure there are no clumps. Place chunks of fruit into serving containers, top with wine mixture. Chill several hours until set.
Is it wrong to drink at work? Because I have a huge craving for this cooler right now!
Posted by: Ivonne | July 04, 2006 at 10:06 AM
Oh, that sounds divine. Now how can I figure a way to drink this while pregnant? May have to wait until next Summer. *sigh*
Posted by: Jessica | July 09, 2006 at 02:57 PM
my teacher just stepped out of the class so i can finally type a note... wow--this drink sounds fantastic!
Posted by: Mitzy | July 10, 2006 at 03:57 PM
ann it is ok to drink on the job. so long as you give some to your boss. just kidding. ann
Posted by: Ann | July 14, 2006 at 06:41 AM