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Friday, August 10, 2012

Peachy Martini

Peachy Martini

It's no wonder that August is National Peach Month what with all the beautiful specimens I'm finding in the market. Whether I intended to buy peaches or not, the sweet aroma pulls me in as soon as I walk past them. And while I stand there admiring, my mind races with possibilities for what to make. Pies, cakes, cobblers, fruit bars, ice creams, sorbets...I don't know where to begin.

Peachy Martini
But desserts aside, the whole world of summer cocktails is also filled with peachy possibilities. Brian actually has an easy time when you mention peaches and cocktails. He wants his beloved frozen peach daiquiris and he wants them all summer long. Not that I ever turn down his frozen creation but sometimes I want something simpler that doesn't require dragging out the blender. And this is it. It's a little sweet and a little tart and totally and completely peachy. Cheers!

Per Serving:
2 oz. Vodka
1 oz. Peach schnaaps
1 1/2 oz. Peach juice
1/2 oz. Lemon juice

Pour all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well and pour into a chilled cocktail glass.

17 comments:

  1. SarahAugust 10, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    ooooh this is perfect! there's a town just south of austin that grows the best peaches. can't wait to try this!!

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  2. CJ - Food StoriesAugust 10, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    This is absolutely perfect for peach month :-)

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  3. The Cooking ActressAugust 10, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    Even though I don't drink, your cocktails always look so pretty and mouthwatering!

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  4. Cucina49August 10, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    This makes me wish it were five o'clock! I have some fresh peaches from my CSA box...and now I know how to use them.

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  5. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeAugust 10, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    Yes, my adoration of peaches does extend to cocktails! This looks so amazing...I'm afraid I would slurp a few too many down ;)

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  6. Ashley @ Wishes and DishesAugust 10, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    No wonder I have been seeing so many peach recipes lately! :) This looks so yummy

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  7. Baker StreetAugust 11, 2012 at 3:42 AM

    I LOVE the idea of a peach martini! Off to pick up a bottle of schnapps for this weekend!

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  8. Ericka BreedloveAugust 11, 2012 at 12:15 PM

    Another great cocktail recipe! This blog is going to get me into trouble! :) Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday!

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  9. KatieAugust 11, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    That looks delicious.... but peach daiquiris! Yum! I want! I buy 2 1/2 dozen peaches and nectarines all summer long - fortunately they are cheap and plentiful here. I do nothing with them - we just eat them LOL

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  10. Whats Cookin Italian Style CuisineAugust 11, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    Wow this sounds fabulous love peach anything Martini bonus!!!!

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  11. Mother RimmyAugust 12, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    My mother adores peach schnaaps. This would go nicely with grilled chicken at my next BBQ. I'll have to ask her over and treat her.

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  12. EmilyAugust 12, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    I am so intrigued with all of the flavored liquors out there. These looks so light and refreshing. I cannot only handle very small quantities of hard alcohol. This would be one I would convince my husband to have and then sample. :)

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  13. chicago foodie girlAugust 12, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    Wow, this sounds amazing!!

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  14. kitchenarianAugust 13, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    I love peaches and think that your peachy martini is a great way to celebrate this summer fruit. Cheers!

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  15. BrandiAugust 14, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    Oh, yes please, I'll have a glass or two! Looks amazing!

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  16. Jennie @themessybakerblog.comAugust 16, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    Be still my beating heart... be still! Wowza, I want one, and I won't stop craving this delicious looking cocktail until I get one. I'm with your hubby, I'll take a frozen peach daiquiri, too.

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  17. RachelAugust 21, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    Mmmm...Vodka...And Schnapps.... :)

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