Southern Peach Lavender Spritz
Southern Peach Lavender Spritz
A refreshing twist on the classic spritz, this Southern Peach Lavender Spritz combines the sweetness of peaches with the subtle flavor of lavender, making for a perfect summer drink. Hailing from the Southern United States, this drink is perfect for warm weather gatherings and outdoor events.
š Ingredients
- 2 cups peach puree
- 1 tbsp lavender syrup
- 4 cups prosecco
- 2 cups lemon-lime soda
- 1 tbsp simple syrup
- 1 cup ice
- 4 slices fresh peaches
- 1 sprig fresh lavender buds
- 1 handful fresh mint leaves
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 cup sparkling water
šØāš³ Instructions
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Step 1: Fill a large pitcher with ice and add the peach puree, lavender syrup, and simple syrup. Stir until the mixture is well combined.
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Step 2: Add the prosecco and lemon-lime soda to the pitcher and stir gently.
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Step 3: Add the fresh peaches and lavender buds to the pitcher and stir gently.
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Step 4: Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
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Step 5: Just before serving, stir in the sparkling water and adjust the sweetness to taste.
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Step 6: Fill glasses with ice and pour the Southern Peach Lavender Spritz over the ice.
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Step 7: Garnish each glass with a slice of fresh peach and a sprig of lavender.
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Step 8: Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Step 9: To make the lavender syrup, combine 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of water, and 1/4 cup of dried lavender buds in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
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Step 10: Strain the syrup and let it cool before using it in the recipe.
š” Pro Tips
To make the simple syrup, combine 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. To make the lavender syrup, combine 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of water, and 1/4 cup of dried lavender buds in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Strain the syrup and let it cool before using it in the recipe.