Nothing quite like enjoying that first bite of a ripe peach. The season for peaches is almost over and so is the summer. So,, we’ve teamed up with different chefs and mixologists across the State to create/animate refreshing peach drinks for you to sip for the rest of the summer. First up is @Thebeardedchef_atl and his refreshing rendition of the classic mojito, with a southern twist.
This fresh Southern Peach Mojito is the perfect balance of liqueur, lime, mint and peach. Not too sweet and very refreshing.
Ingredients
- 1-½ ounce, fluid Peach Puree (You Can Make Your Own Using One Ripe Peach, See Instructions Below)
- 2 teaspoons Sugar
- 4 sprigs Mint (short Sprigs)
- 6 ounces, Club Soda
- ½ Lime, juiced
- 2 ounces, fluid Southern Comfort (I Used 100 proof)
Preparation To make your own peach puree: 1. Roughly chop a ripe peach (removing pit and stem) and puree in blender until no chunks remain. 2. Pour peach puree through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any skin. 1 ripe peach makes approximately 1 1/2 ounces of peach puree.
WARNING: If you do not puree your peach, you will be left with a thick and chunky drink. While still enjoyable, I personally like eating the peach chunks out of the drink, it is damn near impossible to get the peach through a straw.
Southern Peach Mojito (Smooth Version):
1. Muddle sugar, lime juice, and mint with a splash of club soda in a highball glass.
2. Add Southern Comfort, peach puree, fill with ice and stir.
3. Top with the remaining club soda and garnish with a slice of peach, lime and/or a sprig of mint, if desired.
Southern Peach Mojito (Chunky Version):
1. Muddle sugar, mint, peach chunks, lime juice with a splash of club soda in a highball glass.
2. Fill glass with ice and Southern Comfort and stir.
3. Top with the remaining club soda and garnish with a slice of peach, lime and/or a sprig of mint, if desired.
