Velvet Peach Smash with Basil

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A smooth and fruity cocktail that blends fresh peach puree with herbal basil notes, shaken to a silky finish and served over crushed ice. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together vodka, fresh peach puree, and fresh lime juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Drinks cuisine 160 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 4 fresh basil leaves into a cocktail shaker and gently muddle them with 0.5 oz simple syrup to release their aroma.
  2. Step 2: Add 1.5 oz vodka, 1 oz fresh peach puree, and 0.75 oz fresh lime juice into the shaker.
  3. Step 3: Fill the shaker with crushed ice to the top and shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds until well chilled.
  4. Step 4: Strain the cocktail through a fine mesh strainer into a rocks glass filled with fresh crushed ice.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with a fresh basil sprig placed upright in the glass and a thin peach slice fanned on the rim.

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