Fuzzy Peach Refresher Drink: The Ultimate Summer Cooler Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant summer cooler made with ripe fuzzy peaches, fresh lime juice, and ice, blended to a smooth, slushy consistency. This perfect peach refresher can be enjoyed as is or topped with sparkling water for an extra fizzy twist, making it an ideal drink to beat the heat.
- Author: Marco
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Main Ingredients
- 4 ripe fuzzy peaches, pitted and roughly chopped
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 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
- 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.
- Cook Until Softened: Continue simmering for 10-15 minutes until the peaches are very soft and can be easily mashed, and the mixture thickens slightly.
- Mash the Peaches: Use a potato masher or back of a spoon to thoroughly mash the peaches in the saucepan.
- Strain the Syrup (Optional but Recommended): For a smooth syrup, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth-lined colander into a bowl.
- Cool the Syrup: Allow the peach syrup to cool completely. You can speed this by placing the bowl in an ice bath or refrigerating for about 30 minutes.
- Combine Syrup, Lime Juice, and Ice: In a blender, combine the cooled syrup, fresh lime juice, and ice cubes.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed for 30-60 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and slushy.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the refresher and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more lime juice or syrup as needed.
- Add More Ice (If Needed): If the consistency is too thin, add more ice cubes and blend again to desired thickness.
- Pour into Glasses: Serve the blended Fuzzy Peach Refresher by pouring into glasses.
- Garnish (Optional): Garnish with fresh mint, peach slices, or lime wedges. A sugared rim can add extra elegance.
- Top with Sparkling Water (Optional): For a fizzy touch, top each glass with a splash of sparkling water or club soda.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy the refresher right away for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Adjust sugar based on the sweetness of your peaches and your preference.
- Straining the syrup creates a smoother texture but is optional.
- Use ripe fuzzy peaches for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Serve immediately to maintain the fresh, slushy consistency.
- The sparkling water topping adds a delightful fizz but can be omitted for a still drink.
Keywords: Fuzzy Peach Refresher, summer drink, peach cooler, peach drink, refreshing beverage, fruity refresher