I know…it’s Labor Day Weekend and I should be deep into pumpkin, but I’m not ready for summer to end just yet. We’ve had amazing peaches lately, and if you still have nice peaches, why not infuse some booze? I used 8 ounces each of vodka, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, and Pinot Grigio, and about 1/3 of a peach each, diced. Here they are hanging out in their jars (you can use any kind of closed container you have on hand).
And a more artistic picture of the jars, just because the peaches look so pretty in there!
I left them as shown (on the counter, not the windowsill) for a week and then tried out some cocktails with them. Just a note: when you’re making these drinks, be sure to include some of the peach cubes you’ve had soaking…so yummy!
First, a Peachy Vodka Lemonade:
Combine 4 oz. lemonade and 4 oz. peach vodka in a tall glass. Fill with glass and garnish with peach slice.
Next, a Peachy Rum Sweet Tea:
Combine 2 oz. peach Captain Morgan and 4 oz. sweet tea. Add ice and garnish with peach slice.
Then I tried a Peachy Wine Spritzer
This one changes the proportions a little. Pour 4 oz. peach Pinot Grigio into a wine glass, add 2 oz. seltzer. Mix gently and add ice and a peach slice.
These are all pretty yummy and I recommend them all, but my favorite is what I’m calling Summer in a Glass!
In a shaker, large glass, or pitcher, combine 2 oz. peach vodka, 2 oz. peach Pinot Grigio, 2 oz. lemonade. Mix well and add 2 oz. seltzer. Mix gently and pour into glass with ice.
Hope these peachy cocktails have inspired you to try some infusions! And don’t worry – I’ll be in total fall mode soon!