“Today I deserve a special drink. I want something fruity, but not sticky-sweet. It should refresh me and tingle on the tongue, but not overwhelm my taste buds with too much acid. A little alcohol is okay, but if the drink also gives me a portion of fruit and vegetables, it would be perfect!” Could your words be? Voila: Here comes the recipe for Sweet Peach Basil.
Taste the sweetness of summer with juicy peaches and delicious dessert wine – wrapped in a cocoon of sharp lemon, lime and – of course – lots of crushed ice. Cucumber and basil add further cooling and a slightly herbaceous note to the cocktail. Pure enjoyment and exactly what you were looking for.
You can mix this recipe at home without much effort. Pro tip: Get the best, ripest peaches available from your fruit dealer. It is worth it!
You need this:
For the drink:
1 juicy, ripe peach
10 cl dessert wine
10 cl lemonade
2 cl lime juice
½ lime in pieces
Crushed ice
For the decoration:
Peach slices
Cucumber strips
5-10 basil leaves
It's that easy:
- Wash the peach, core it and cut it into coarse pieces. Puree in the blender. Pour the puree into a glass and top with crushed ice.
- Add dessert wine, lemonade, lime juice and lime wedges and stir gently.
- Decorate and refine generously with peach slices, cucumber strips and basil leaves. Use skewers if desired.