Ingredients

1/2 cup superfine sugar 


6 slices (1/8 inch thick) peeled fresh ginger

4 ounces vodka

10 ounces cherries, pitted and halved (2 cups)

3 nectarines, pitted and sliced 1/2 inch thick

2 bottles (750 mL each) dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc, chilled

Ice

Preparation

Combine sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small pot. Bring to a boil, and stir until sugar dissolves. Remove syrup from heat, and let cool.

Combine syrup and ginger, and muddle. Add vodka, cherries, and nectarines. Let macerate at least 3 hours at room temperature or up to 8 hours in the refrigerator.

Add wine, and stir. Serve over ice.