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
Scale
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.
