Peach-Raspberry Slush by L. A. Keller
The temperature has already hit one hundred degrees in Phoenix. Time for some cool summer cocktails to bring reduce that body heat. This recipe was modified from one I found on the Food Network so don't hesitate to put your own twist on it. You can switch out the berries for any other flavor but the color looks best when combined with a darker berry such as blackberries or blueberries.
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
2 1/4 cups peach nectar
3/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate (from one 12 ounce can), thawed
3/4 cup orange flavored vodka (or if you use regular vodka you can add a splash of Orange Liqueor
1/4 cup peach Schnapps
1 cup raspberries
3 cups seltzer
Serves 4 to 6 so plan to make extra for seconds
1. Make a simple syrup - Bring 1/2 cup water and 1/4 cup sugar to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Cool completely.
2. Combine the cooled syrup, peach nectar, orange juice concentrate, vodka and peach Schnapps in a freezer safe resealable container and freeze until firm but still soft enough to scoop - 8 hours or overnight. If it becomes too firm, let sit until soft.
3. Combine the raspberries, 1/4 cup water and the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir occasionally. As the raspberries break down, smash them until the mixture is thick and jam-like - 5 to 8 minutes.
4. Let cool completely and press through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to remove the skins. You can use cheese cloth if you have it handy.
5. Scoop the peach slush mix into tall glasses and top each with 1/2 cup of seltzer. Gently stir to combine.
6. Add 1 tablespoon of the raspberry sauce to each glass and gently swirl with a straw or bar spoon.
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
2 1/4 cups peach nectar
3/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate (from one 12 ounce can), thawed
3/4 cup orange flavored vodka (or if you use regular vodka you can add a splash of Orange Liqueor
1/4 cup peach Schnapps
1 cup raspberries
3 cups seltzer
Serves 4 to 6 so plan to make extra for seconds
1. Make a simple syrup - Bring 1/2 cup water and 1/4 cup sugar to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Cool completely.
2. Combine the cooled syrup, peach nectar, orange juice concentrate, vodka and peach Schnapps in a freezer safe resealable container and freeze until firm but still soft enough to scoop - 8 hours or overnight. If it becomes too firm, let sit until soft.
3. Combine the raspberries, 1/4 cup water and the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir occasionally. As the raspberries break down, smash them until the mixture is thick and jam-like - 5 to 8 minutes.
4. Let cool completely and press through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to remove the skins. You can use cheese cloth if you have it handy.
5. Scoop the peach slush mix into tall glasses and top each with 1/2 cup of seltzer. Gently stir to combine.
6. Add 1 tablespoon of the raspberry sauce to each glass and gently swirl with a straw or bar spoon.
Remember to always drink responsibly.
Cheers
Jayne
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