“Today, I deserve a special drink. I want something fruity, but not too sweet. It should refresh me and tingle on my tongue, but not overwhelm my taste buds with too much acidity. A little alcohol is fine, but if the drink could also deliver a serving of fruits and veggies, that would be perfect!” Sound familiar? Voilà: Here comes the cocktail recipe for the Sweet Peach Basil.
Taste the sweetness of summer with juicy peaches and delicious dessert wine – wrapped in a cocoon of zesty lemon, lime, and – of course – plenty of crushed ice. Further cooling and a light herbal note come from cucumber and basil in this Sweet Peach Basil Cocktail recipe. Pure enjoyment and exactly what you’ve been looking for.
This recipe is easy to recreate at home without much effort. Pro tip: Get the ripest, juiciest peaches from your local market. It’s worth it!
What you need:
For the drink:
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1 juicy, ripe peach
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10 cl dessert wine
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10 cl lemon soda
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2 cl lime juice
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½ lime, cut into small pieces
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Crushed ice
For the garnish:
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Peach slices
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Cucumber strips
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5-10 basil leaves
Here's how to do it:
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Wash the peach, remove the pit, and cut it into large chunks. Purée in a blender. Pour the purée into a glass and fill with crushed ice.
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Add the dessert wine, lemon soda, lime juice, and lime pieces, then stir gently.
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Generously garnish with peach slices, cucumber strips, and basil leaves. Use skewers if desired for decoration.
