Peachy Keen Summer Delight: A Refreshing Recipe
Summer’s sultry breeze carries the delightful aroma of a peachy keen dessert that promises pure bliss.
Ripe orchard fruits burst with sweet nectar and vibrant colors.
Juicy peaches mingle with delicate spices, creating a symphony of flavors that dance across your palate.
Soft textures and rich undertones weave magic into every single bite.
Culinary adventures await you with this simple yet extraordinary treat.
Prepare to be surprised by how quickly this recipe becomes your new favorite indulgence.
Savor each spoonful and let the magic unfold.
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The cocktail blends sweet peach, herbal basil, crisp vodka, and sparkling prosecco for a refreshing and complex taste profile.
You can create a mocktail version by replacing vodka and peach schnapps with peach juice or nectar, and using sparkling water instead of prosecco.
Muddling releases the essential oils and juices from fresh peaches and basil, intensifying their natural flavors and creating a more aromatic drink.
This cocktail offers a balanced flavor with sweetness from honey and peach, brightness from lemon juice, and a crisp finish from prosecco, making it neither too sweet nor too tart.
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Peachy Keen Drink Mix Details
Base Spirits:Fruit and Fresh Ingredients:Sweet and Syrup Components:Sparkling and Garnish Elements:Follow This Method To Pour A Peachy Keen
Step 1: Prep the Glass Rim
Create a delightful sugar rim by mixing granulated sugar with peach drink powder.
Gently coat the edge of a coupe glass with this sweet mixture.
Step 2: Muddle Fresh Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine:Gently muddle these ingredients to release their aromatic flavors and natural sweetness.
Step 3: Build the Cocktail Base
Add the liquid ingredients to the muddled mixture:Step 4: Chill and Shake
Fill the shaker completely with ice cubes.
Shake the cocktail vigorously for 15-20 seconds, ensuring it’s thoroughly chilled and well-mixed.
Step 5: Strain and Serve
Double strain the cocktail into the prepared coupe glass, removing any small fruit bits or ice shards.
Step 6: Final Flourish
Gently top the cocktail with prosecco for a bubbly finish.
Garnish with a fresh peach slice and a delicate basil sprig to enhance the drink’s visual appeal and aromatic profile.
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Peachy Keen Recipe
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Description
Summer’s sweetest “peachy keen” dessert brings Southern charm straight to your table. Juicy peaches nestled in a buttery crust create a delightful treat you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Main Spirits:
- 2 ounces (60 milliliters) vodka (or peach vodka)
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) peach schnapps
- 2 ounces (60 milliliters) prosecco
Fresh Ingredients:
- 3 fresh peach slices (plus more for garnish)
- 2 fresh basil leaves (plus more for garnish)
- 1/2 ounce (15 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
Sweeteners and Extras:
- 1/2 ounce (15 milliliters) honey syrup (equal parts honey and hot water, cooled)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare a coupe glass by creating a sweet peach-infused rim using a mixture of sugar and peach drink powder for an elegant touch.
- Select ripe, juicy peach slices and delicate basil leaves, placing them in a cocktail shaker.
- Gently muddle the peach and basil together with honey syrup to release their aromatic essences and natural sweetness.
- Pour in smooth vodka, fragrant peach schnapps, and bright, zesty lemon juice to build the cocktail’s foundation.
- Fill the shaker completely with crisp ice cubes to ensure proper chilling and dilution.
- Seal the shaker and execute a powerful, rhythmic shake for approximately 15-20 seconds, allowing the ingredients to marry and become frosty cold.
- Employ a double strainer to ensure a silky-smooth pour into the prepared coupe glass, eliminating any pulp or herb fragments.
- Complete the cocktail by crowning it with a effervescent splash of prosecco, adding lightness and celebratory sparkle.
- Artfully garnish the drink with a pristine peach slice and a delicate fresh basil sprig, enhancing both visual appeal and aromatic complexity.
Notes
- Choose ripe, juicy peaches for maximum flavor and natural sweetness in the cocktail.
- Create homemade honey syrup by mixing equal parts honey and hot water, then cooling completely before using.
- Adjust the honey syrup quantity to balance sweetness based on the ripeness of your peaches and personal taste preference.
- Use fresh basil leaves for a vibrant, aromatic herb note that complements the peach’s natural fruitiness.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Mocktails, Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Daniel Bruns
Founder & Culinary Innovator
Expertise
Recipe development for home cooks, Nutritional analysis and meal planning, Culinary education and food writing
Education
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Diploma in Culinary Arts and Operations
Focus: Classical and contemporary cooking techniques, Culinary entrepreneurship and kitchen management, Menu development and food cost analysis
Daniel’s story started with flour on his face and a pie in the oven at his grandma’s house. He later sharpened his skills at the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts.
His goal? Recipes so simple you’ll want to cook every night. When he’s not whipping up one-pan wonders, Daniel’s outside picking herbs, hosting neighborhood cook-offs, or baking chocolate cakes with his kids, messy, sweet, and unforgettable.