Peach cocktails that shout summer—an easy farm-to-table recipe you’ll want on repeat.
Summer is in the air, and this updated peach cocktail recipe is the perfect way to celebrate fresh fruit season. Made with ripe farm peaches, a layered peach puree, and a splash of wine, these drinks are essentially elegant alcoholic slushies—cool, fruity, and gorgeous.
The inspiration came from peach season in Georgia. On a visit to a local peach farm I brought home so many peaches I had to find ways to use them all. I made galettes, crumbles, popsicles and, of course, this frozen cocktail. The layered, color-blocked look makes it as Instagram-ready as it is delicious.
These cocktails are frozen—perfect for hot days—and can easily be adapted with other fruits. If you lived through a summer in Atlanta like I did, you know frozen drinks are a must. Below is a straightforward recipe to recreate that peach-and-strawberry color-blocked slush.
Peach Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients (makes 1 large serving)
- 2 fresh peaches (medium to large)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 1/2 cups Moscato*
*Moscato pairs beautifully with peaches for a light, aromatic sweetness, but feel free to use another wine you enjoy.
How to Make the Peach Cocktail
1. Prepare the peaches
Remove the pits and slice the peaches.
2. Blend the peach layer
In a blender, combine 2 sliced peaches, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 cup Moscato. Blend until smooth—about 30–60 seconds, depending on your blender. Pour this peach puree into a large glass, which will form the bottom layer.
3. Blend the strawberry layer
Hull and slice the strawberries. Blend 2 cups strawberries with 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/2 cup Moscato until smooth. To keep the layers distinct, tilt the glass and slowly pour the strawberry puree on top of the peach layer—pouring carefully helps preserve the color-block effect.
4. Garnish and serve
Add a peach wedge or slice to the rim, and the cocktail is ready to enjoy.
Tip: For a color-blocked presentation blend the peach and strawberry components separately. If you prefer a single-flavor frozen cocktail, you can blend all the fruit together with the wine at once.
This recipe recalls a long, sun-filled day: a morning at a peach farm followed by blending up frosty cocktails to offset the heat. Walking through the orchard and photographing the scenery made the whole experience feel like a perfect summer memory.
Other peach recipes to try
If you love peaches, here are a few more simple, delicious ideas to make the most of the season:
- Peach iced tea popsicles—easy and refreshing for kids and adults alike.
- Grilled peaches paired with homemade French toast—an indulgent breakfast or brunch treat.
- Peach and prosciutto crostinis with goat cheese and honey—savory-sweet appetizers that travel well to parties.
- Grilled peaches with ice cream—simple, smoky-sweet dessert perfection.
The farm visit that inspired this recipe was full of bright light, ripe fruit, and the kind of relaxed energy that makes summer recipes taste even better. I spent the morning wandering the peach rows, snapping photos, and then came home to blend up these frozen cocktails—an ideal way to end a hot day.
Photography by Harmony Blackwell. Cocktail recipe assisted by Linda Jednaszewski.
Will you give this farm-to-table cocktail a try? If you’ve picked peaches before, you know how satisfying it is to turn freshly harvested fruit into something special—this chilled, fruity cocktail is a great place to start.
Enjoy the season and cheers to simple, fresh cocktails that look as good as they taste.