Description
A refreshing and vibrant summer cooler made from ripe fuzzy peaches simmered into a sweet syrup, blended with fresh lime juice and ice to create a smooth, slushy drink. Perfect for hot days, this Fuzzy Peach Refresher is optionally garnished with mint, peach slices, and can be topped with sparkling water for added fizz.
Ingredients
Peach Syrup
- 4 ripe fuzzy peaches, pitted and roughly chopped
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
Refresher Ingredients
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (about 2-3 limes)
- 2 cups ice cubes
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh mint sprigs
- Peach slices
- Sparkling water or club soda, to top
Instructions
- Combine Peaches, Water, and Sugar: In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped peaches, water, and granulated sugar.
- Simmer the Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
- Cook Until Softened: Continue simmering for 10-15 minutes until the peaches are very soft and easily mashed; the mixture should thicken slightly.
- Mash the Peaches: Use a potato masher or the back of a spoon to thoroughly mash the peaches in the saucepan.
- Strain the Syrup (Optional but Recommended): Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth-lined colander into a bowl for a smooth syrup.
- Cool the Syrup: Let the peach syrup cool completely, either in an ice bath or refrigerated for about 30 minutes.
- Combine Syrup, Lime Juice, and Ice: In a blender, add the cooled peach syrup, fresh lime juice, and ice cubes.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed for 30-60 seconds until smooth and slushy.
- Taste and Adjust: Adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more lime juice or syrup as preferred.
- Add More Ice (If Needed): Add additional ice cubes if the mixture is too thin and blend again until desired consistency is reached.
- Pour into Glasses: Pour the blended refresher into serving glasses.
- Garnish (Optional): Garnish with fresh mint sprigs, peach slices, or lime wedges, and optionally a sugared rim.
- Top with Sparkling Water (Optional): Add a splash of sparkling water or club soda for fizz.
- Serve Immediately: Serve immediately for optimal refreshment and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the sugar amount depending on the sweetness of your peaches and personal preference.
- Straining the syrup is optional but helps achieve a smooth texture free of peach skins and pulp.
- For a more intense flavor, let the syrup sit overnight in the refrigerator before blending.
- You can use frozen peaches if fresh fuzzy peaches are unavailable, but reduce simmering time accordingly.
- Adding sparkling water just before serving preserves the fizz and adds a delightful sparkle to the drink.
