Sauv Blanc Punch - Cocktail of the Week

It's Sauvignon Blanc Day, a day to celebrate my favorite white wine...and one that's apparently a bit of an acquired taste.

Fear not, this drink will ease you in and open your eyes to the yum that is SauvBlanc!

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First things first, don't be embarrassed about pronouncing it! It looks harder to say than it is: So-vin-YAWN blahnk.

Unlike buttery Chardonnays and mild Pinot Grigios, Sauvignon Blancs are dry, citrusy, and super refreshing.

It's my go-to wine for seafood dishes or summery salads...like one with goat cheese and a lemony vinaigrette (but that's a recipe for a future blog...)

I LOVE Matua's SB, and am also a big fan of SeaGlass's, but try a few to see which ones you really like!

This light, flavorful punch will have you celebrating all weekend long...and not minding that last weekend's 70 degree temps apparently took a long vacation.

Ingredients:

3 oz. Sauvignon Blanc
1 oz. vodka (optional)
1 oz. peach schnapps
1 oz. ruby red grapefruit juice
fresh peach slice, to garnish (optional)

Combine all ingredients with ice, and serve in a wine glass, mason jar, or whatever makes you happy! Easy!

Use more or less of any of the ingredients to suit your tastes. (I'd definitely recommend making a big ol' pitcher of this using 1 bottle of SB, and 1 cup each of vodka, peach schnapps, and grapefruit juice!)

Enjoy!