Peach-Basil Juleps - Spicy Southern Kitchen

By foodiva

Ingredients

• 5-6 5-6 5-6 peaches
• 6-8 6-8 6-8 basil leaves
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup bourbon
• 2 2 2 tablespoons of basil simple syrup
• 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup peach puree
• basil and peach slices for garnish
• To 1/2 1/2 to to 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar, and basil leaves to boil in a small saucepan. Stir to dissolve sugar and remove from heat. Let cool.
• 1 2 1/4 3/4 to cup crushed ice, 2 tablespoons basil simple syrup, 1/4 cup bourbon, and 3/4 cup peach puree and stir to combine.

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from spicysouthernkitchen.com

Preparation

Step 1

The peach puree is a very welcome addition and helps sweeten the drink without adding gobs of sugar. I wasn’t sure I’d like the basil, but it’s magnificent. Not too surprising considering basil is in the same family as mint.

Submerge peaches in a pot of boiling water just until skin begins to loosen, about 3 minutes. Remove to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking and then peel skin off. Cut peaches into slices. Measure 3 cups of peaches and place in a blender. Add 1 cup of water and blend until smooth. Strain through a sieve to remove solid pieces. (If you blend really well and don’t mind a small amount of pulp, you can skip this step.)

To make simple syrup, bring ½ cup water, ½ cup sugar, and basil leaves to boil in a small saucepan. Stir to dissolve sugar and remove from heat. Let cool.

For each drink, combine 1 cup crushed ice, 2 tablespoons basil simple syrup, ¼ cup bourbon, and ¾ cup peach puree and stir to combine.

The peach puree is made in step one of the recipe by putting fresh peaches and water in the blender. It’s delicious!

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