Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Summer Party in the Big City (with Bourbon Peach Fizz Cocktails)

Recipe for a bourbon cocktail with lime and fresh peach.

No back yard to hold the summer party? We big city types are not fazed in the least. Sure, we can take our picnics to the park but since New Yorkers spend so much time vertically, we love holding our parties up high.

Recipe for a bourbon cocktail with lime and fresh peach.

My mother's apartment building features a stunning rooftop terrace on the 30th floor, complete with tables, couches, grills, wet bars and even refrigerators. So...um...mom gets lots of people visiting her in the summer but daughters and their friends come first!

Recipe for a bourbon cocktail with lime and fresh peach.

Easy entertaining always includes a cheeseboard, crackers and some fruit. I usually choose three types - a soft and creamy cheese (I went with triple creme brie), a firm cheese (extra sharp New York style cheddar is my favorite) and a strong blue (I love Roquefort). And I always include some honey for the blue cheese because the combination is heavenly.

Recipe for a bourbon cocktail with lime and fresh peach.


Recipe for a bourbon cocktail with lime and fresh peach.

The other must-have, no matter where the party is held, is dips and stuff to dip into them. I'm a hummus girl and, happily so are all my friends. I've been loading up on the Sabra hummus for years and lately I've been including their line of yogurt dips and the new veggie guacamole fusions. Because...guacamole! Yes, I include some pita chips but a good selection of vegetables means I can eat more hummus without the guilt.

Recipe for a bourbon cocktail with lime and fresh peach.

That taco inspired hummus was dreamy but I always load up on a bunch of flavors so that everyone can find their favorite. I may or may not have hidden the taco one away for myself, though.

Recipe for a bourbon cocktail with lime and fresh peach.

Nothing beats the New York skyline but to be able to enjoy it from the roof top, far away from the street noise, is just blissful. Bonus points for no mosquitoes.

Recipe for a bourbon cocktail with lime and fresh peach.

Dessert is definitely not optional if I'm planning the party. Fruit pies are my favorite summer treat and cherries are my favorite summer fruit so this one was a no brainer. Check out my recipe for the cherry and goat cheese pie here.

Recipe for a bourbon cocktail with lime and fresh peach.

Naturally, a good cocktail is the backbone of any gathering. I like the idea of making a big batch and just being able to have people shake off their own. But this time I created a bit of a DIY station. I pureed the fresh peaches ahead of time and each bottle contains one of the ingredients for the drink. That way people could customize it to their taste or even leave out the bourbon if they've had enough. Cheers!
Yield: 2 Servings
Author: Anita Schecter
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Recipe for a bourbon cocktail with lime and fresh peach.

Bourbon Peach Fizz Cocktails

Prep time: 7 MinTotal time: 7 Min
Recipe for a bourbon cocktail with lime and fresh peach.

Ingredients

  • 1 Ripe peach, pitted
  • 4 oz. Bourbon
  • 1 oz. Lime juice
  • 1 oz. Simple syrup
  • 2 Mint leaves
  • 8 oz. Club soda

Instructions

  1. Add the pitted peach, bourbon, lime juice, simple syrup and mint leaves to a blender and puree until smooth.
  2. Pour into two chilled cocktail glasses and top with equal amounts of the club soda. Garnish with additional sprigs of mint, if desired.
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Special thanks to the sponsors of this party. Sabra Dipping Co. with whom I have the pleasure of partnering this year, Save-on-Crafts for the trays, bottles and decorations and The Monterey for the gorgeous venue.

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