Don’t be deceived: Combining peach and yogurt here does not make this into a smoothie. Instead, this lightly tangy summer peach cocktail is tart, herbal, and refreshing. You’ll muddle the peaches (or nectarines) in just a little liquid to break down the fruit without splashing—and to make sure all the honey is properly mixed in, since you aren’t fussing with a syrup here. Then add the basil and give it just a few taps—you’re looking to bring out its flavors and fresh aroma, not to pulverize it. Craving sunshine in the off-season? This gin drink works with thawed frozen fruit as well.
What you’ll need
Cocktail Shaker
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Cocktail Jigger
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Hawthorne Strainer
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Recipe information
Total Time
5 minutes
Yield
Makes 1
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Muddle ½ ripe peach, coarsely chopped, 1 Tbsp. honey, and 1 oz. gin in a cocktail shaker until honey is dissolved. Add 3 basil leaves and lightly muddle. Add ¾ oz. fresh lime juice, 1 Tbsp. plain whole-milk Greek yogurt, and remaining 1 oz. gin. Fill shaker with ice, cover, and shake vigorously until outside of shaker is very cold, about 30 seconds.
Step 2
Pour 1 oz. chilled club soda into a rocks glass filled with ice. Strain cocktail into glass. Garnish with peach slice and basil sprig.
Recipe notes
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