Sonoma Coolers Recipes

CALMING COOLER

Steps:

• In a pot over medium-high heat, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Place the cranberries and tea bags into a heat-proof glass pitcher or bowl. Pour in the hot water and let steep for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags, and then let cool in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
• Fill 4 wine glasses half way with ice. Divide the sliced apples among the glasses. Pour the tea and cranberries into each glass. Top each with 1/2 cup white wine, if desired.

LIME COOLERS

Steps:

• Make Classic Sugar Cookies with lime zest instead of orange. Whisk 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons green decorating sugar and 3 tablespoons lime juice, then spread over finished cookies.

LEMON-GRAPE COOLERS

Steps:

• In each glass filled with ice, or a large pitcher filled with ice, pour in the grape juice, lemon juice and lemon-lime soda. Stir gently. Garnish with sliced grapes and lemons.

COOLER SANGRIA

Steps:

• Add the wine, orange juice, sugar, fruit and plenty of ice to a clean cooler. Let sit for at least 1 hour. Serve the sangria right out of the spout.

BOURBON COOLERS

Steps:

• Combine 6 ounces each bourbon and fresh orange juice in a large cocktail shaker. Add 5 to 6 tablespoons pure maple syrup and fill with ice. Cover and shake vigorously for 1 minute, then strain into 6 chilled champagne flutes. Top with your favorite dry sparkling white wine and garnish each drink with an orange peel twist.