Peachy the Magazine June July 2014 | Page 93

ENTERTAINING JUST PEACHY 4 large peaches, pits removed, halved 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons lime juice 3 ounces vodka 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons rosemary simple syrup (see inset) 1 cup lemon-lime soda or soda water 4 slices of peaches, for garnish 2 rosemary sprigs, for garnish Using a food processor, pureé the halved peaches, sugar and lime juice. Pour the contents through a fine sieve over a bowl to catch the nectar. Using the back of a spoon, push through all the nectar you can and toss the bits that don’t make it through. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add in vodka, lime juice, honey, rosemary simple syrup, and 4 tablespoons peach nectar. Shake until blended. Strain into two cocktail glasses filled with ice. Top with soda and a splash of water. Garnish each with two peach slices and a rosemary sprig. Serves two. ROSEMARY SIMPLE SYRUP Combine 2 cups of water, 2 cups of sugar, 3 tablespoons corn syrup and ¼ cup rosemary leaves in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and rest for 20 minutes. Strain into a glass and refrigerate until chilled. Recipe from Squeeze on Site JUNE JULY 2014 91