Summer has bestowed itself upon us. It’s hot. This is a wonderfully light and refreshing cocktail perfect to sip on while basking in the sun. It’s made from fresh white peaches, peach infused vodka, and a hint of lime.
The great thing about this recipe is that you can make the peach purée in advance. It will keep in the fridge for a couple of days, or you can pop it into the freezer in ice cube trays. Seeking out peach vodka is definitely a must. It really enhances the natural flavor of the white peach (you can always substitute with regular vodka, but it won’t quite taste the same!)
Make a big batch of this cooler for your next barbecue party and you’ll have friends for life.
Now if I could only get that inground pool…
white peach cooler
- Yield: 6-8
Ingredients
Puree:
- 6 white peaches
- 1–2 tbsp. of sugar, depending on sweetness
- 1/4 c. water
- 2 limes
Drink (for 1 person):
- 1 oz. (2 tbsp.) of peach puree
- 1 oz. (2 tbsp.) of peach vodka, such as absolut
- 1 tsp. lime juice
- splash of club soda
Garnish:
- 1 bunch of mint
- extra limes
Instructions
- Wash and pit your peaches. Leave the skin on.
- To make the puree, chop up your peaches and pour them into a large pot. Add the sugar, water, and the juice of 2 limes. Simmer over medium heat until the fruit is soft and broken down. This should take about about 20 minutes.
- Transfer to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth.
- If you want a smooth puree, strain the mixture. This step is optional. Set aside to cool.
- Fill a large glass with ice. Stir in your peach puree and vodka. Add a splash of club soda and lime juice, and give it a taste. Adjust to your liking. Garnish with mint and extra lime.
Notes
* This recipe yields enough peach puree for 6-8 drinks. The ingredients above makes 1 drink.
* Freeze any extra puree in ice cube trays. Store in freezer bags. They will keep for about 3 months.
* If you can’t find white peaches, substitute with regular peaches or peach nectar.
Comments
Susan says
This looks simply divine!!!!
meatballs & milkshakes says
I can’t wait for decent peaches to come in to the farmers market to try this out!
theclevercarrot says
Tell me about it! They’re almost as bad as tomatoes these days…Hope you can get your hands on some :)
Celia says
That looks wonderfully refreshing! A recipe to stash away for when the peaches are in season here! (Or if our white peach tree ever fruits again.. :))
theclevercarrot says
Oh yes, it’s very refreshing. We’re having an incredibly hot and muggy summer so it gets the job done nicely! Now let’s hope that peach tree of yours fruits again! :)