Description
The Fuzzy Peach Refresher is the ultimate summer cooler featuring ripe fuzzy peaches simmered into a smooth syrup, blended with fresh lime juice and ice for a refreshing, slushy drink. Perfectly sweet, tangy, and customizable with garnishes or a fizzy splash of sparkling water, this drink is an easy-to-make delight to beat the heat.
Ingredients
Scale
Peach Syrup
- 4 ripe fuzzy peaches, pitted and roughly chopped
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
Refresher Mix
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (about 2-3 limes)
- 2 cups ice cubes
Optional Garnishes & Add-ons
- Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
- Peach slices, for garnish
- 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 it to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar completely.
- Cook Until Softened: Continue simmering for 10-15 minutes until the peaches are very soft and easily mashed, and the mixture thickens slightly.
- Mash the Peaches: Use a potato masher or back of a spoon to thoroughly mash the softened peaches in the saucepan for a uniform texture.
- Strain the Syrup (Optional but Recommended): For a smooth, pulp-free syrup, strain the peach mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth-lined colander into a bowl.
- Cool the Syrup: Allow the peach syrup to cool completely before proceeding; accelerate cooling by placing the bowl in an ice bath or refrigerating for around 30 minutes.
- Combine Syrup, Lime Juice, and Ice: In a blender, add the cooled peach syrup, fresh lime juice, and ice cubes to prepare the refresher base.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed for 30-60 seconds until the mixture is smooth and slushy.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the refresher and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more lime juice or peach syrup as desired.
- Add More Ice (If Needed): If the consistency is too thin, add additional ice cubes and blend again to your preferred thickness.
- Pour into Glasses: Transfer the blended refresher evenly into serving glasses.
- Garnish (Optional): Decorate with fresh mint sprigs, peach slices, lime wedges, or a sugared rim for extra appeal.
- Top with Sparkling Water (Optional): Add a splash of sparkling water or club soda to each glass for a fizzy twist.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy the Fuzzy Peach Refresher right away for optimal freshness and flavor.
Notes
- Adjust sugar to taste depending on the sweetness of the peaches.
- Straining the syrup ensures a smoother texture, but leaving it unstrained adds a rustic feel and more peach pulp.
- Fresh lime juice balances the sweetness and adds a bright citrus note.
- Adding sparkling water makes the drink fizzier and more refreshing when served.
- Best served immediately to maintain the icy, slushy texture and fresh flavors.
