Description
Peachy Keen cocktails blend Southern charm with refreshing summer notes, combining bourbon’s warmth and ripe peach essence. Sweet bourbon sparkles with fresh peach nectar, promising a delightful sip that transports you to Georgia’s sun-drenched orchards.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquors and Spirits:
- 2 ounces (56 grams) vodka (or peach vodka)
- 1 ounce (28 grams) peach schnapps
- 2 ounces (56 grams) prosecco
Fresh Ingredients:
- 3 fresh peach slices (plus more for garnish)
- 2 fresh basil leaves (plus more for garnish)
- 1/2 ounce (14 grams) fresh lemon juice
Sweeteners and Others:
- 1/2 ounce (14 grams) honey syrup (equal parts honey and hot water, cooled)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare a coupe glass by coating the rim with a zesty blend of sugar and peach drink powder for an extra flavor dimension.
- Create a flavor foundation by gently crushing fresh peach slices with fragrant basil leaves and smooth honey syrup directly in the cocktail shaker.
- Introduce the spirited components: vodka, sweet peach schnapps, and bright lemon juice to the muddled mixture.
- Pack the shaker generously with ice cubes to ensure proper chilling and dilution.
- Execute a vigorous shake, blending and aerating the cocktail for approximately 15-20 seconds until thoroughly cold and integrated.
- Employ a double straining technique to pour the silky liquid into the prepared glass, eliminating any pulp or herb fragments.
- Elevate the drink’s elegance by crowning it with a effervescent splash of prosecco, adding complexity and lightness.
- Complete the presentation with an artistic garnish of a delicate peach slice and a aromatic basil sprig, enhancing both visual appeal and olfactory experience.
Notes
- Use ripe, juicy peaches for maximum flavor infusion in the cocktail.
- Create a homemade honey syrup by mixing equal parts honey and hot water for smoother sweetness.
- Adjust alcohol ratio for lighter or stronger variations to suit personal preference.
- Experiment with alternative herbs like mint or thyme for unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg