Homemade Wine Cooler Formula

• The cost of wine coolers can quickly add up if you purchase bottled wine coolers one four-pack at a time. Save by making your own wine coolers, using 1- to 5-gallon beverage coolers with dispenser spouts. Mix 1 part fruit juice, 1 to 2 parts dry white wine, and 3 parts club soda or lemon-lime soda in a beverage cooler or pitcher. Add simple syrup or honey to taste, usually about 1 cup per gallon of wine cooler drink. Stir in ice to cool the ingredients.

Flavor Options

• To make peach wine coolers, add peach juice or nectar. Strawberry juice or strawberry puree is needed to make strawberry daiquiri wine coolers. Make margarita wine coolers with lime juice -- and pour in strawberry juice to make strawberry margarita wine coolers. Mixed berry fruit juice and a blend of tropical fruit juices provide additional possibilities.