Cuban Peach Cocktail
Juicy ripe peaches meet crisp white rum, peach liqueur, and fresh lime for a bright, Cuban-inspired cocktail that shakes up fast and tastes like summer.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring cup
- Muddler
- Strainer
- Rocks glass or old-fashioned glass
- Bar spoon
- Knife and cutting board
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz peach schnapps or peach liqueur
- 1 oz peach nectar
- 0.5 oz simple syrup adjust to taste
- 0.5 oz lime juice fresh
- 2-3 slices fresh peach for muddling
- ice cubes enough for the shaker and glass
- 1 splash cranberry juice optional, for a pink tint
- mint leaves for garnish
- peach wedge or lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Add peach slices to a cocktail shaker and muddle gently to release juices.
- Pour in white rum, peach schnapps (or liqueur), peach nectar, simple syrup, and fresh lime juice.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake about 15 seconds until well-chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Add a small splash of cranberry juice if using.
Notes
Ripe peaches make the biggest flavor difference; thawed frozen slices also work. Adjust sweetness with more or less simple syrup, or lighten with a splash of soda water. For extra peach punch, add a touch more peach schnapps.