Ingredient:
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1 piece (2 inches) gingerroot, peeled, chopped
2 cups chilled white cranberry-peach juice
1 cup vodka
1 cup chilled citrus-flavored aperitif wine or nonalcoholic sparkling white wine
2 tbsp lime juice
Thin slices fresh peach, if desired
Lime wedges, if desired

Method:
In 1-quart saucepan, heat sugar, water and gingerroot to boiling over medium-high heat. Boil 1 minute or until sugar is dissolved.

Remove from heat. Cover; steep 15 minutes. Into small bowl, strain syrup mixture through fine-mesh strainer; discard ginger. Chill syrup in bowl of ice water or refrigerate until chilled.

In large pitcher, stir syrup, white cranberry-peach juice, vodka, wine and lime juice. Serve over ice and peach slices. Garnish with lime wedges.