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
Scale
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