Summer in Cape Town brings an abundance of locally grown stone fruit, heralding a season of freshness and flavour.
Peaches, nectarines and plums become the quintessential taste of the warmer months, offering versatility in culinary creations.
Whether enjoyed as a juicy snack or as key ingredients in salads, desserts and festive dishes, these fruits add a touch of summer to every meal.
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The Steenberg Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc is a perfect complement to this fruity abundance. This vibrant wine, with its fruitiness and refreshing finish, pairs wonderfully with sweet peaches and rich cheesecakes.
It presents aromas of passion fruit and summer melons with a hint of lime. Its palate is light yet smooth, with a zesty acidity enhancing the tropical flavours of pineapple, pear and guava.
To elevate your summer experience, try the Nectarine Bellini and Fuzzy Navel cocktails, courtesy of @juicydelicioussa, using Steenberg Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc.
These cocktails, with their blend of frozen nectarine, peach liqueur, cranberry and orange juices, offer a refreshing twist to your summer gatherings.
Nectarine Bellini
- Serves: 4
- Prep time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 250g frozen nectarine slices
- 2 tots peach liqueur
- 1/2 a bottle of Steenberg Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc
- Fresh nectarine slices, to garnish
Method:
- Place the frozen nectarine into a blender, along with the peach liqueur and blitz to form a frozen crush.
- Spoon into glasses and top with Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc.
- Garnish each glass with a slice of nectarine.
Nectarine Fuzzy Navel
- Serves: 4
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 tots peach schnapps
- 2 tots of fresh nectarine juice
- 2 tots cranberry juice4 tots orange juice
- 1/2 a bottle of Steenberg Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc
Method:
- Place the schnapps, nectarine juice, cranberry juice, orange juice and ice into a shaker and shake well.
- Strain into glasses and top with Steenberg Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc.
For more inspiration, follow @juicydelicioussa on Instagram.
Cheers to a season of juicy delights and festive cheer!
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