Peach Breeze Cocktail

Ingredients

• 4 large ripe fresh peaches
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 (750 ml) bottle cold dry white wine (or 3-4 cups lemonade)
• 15 ml orange liqueur (optional)
• peach, wedges or fresh mint or lemon balm, for garnish

Directions

1. 1

   Peel, pit and coarsely chop peaches; place in blender.

2. 2

   Add sugar and ginger; puree until as smooth as possible.

3. 3

   Whirl in water, then lemon juice; puree until mixed.

4. 4

   In 2 freezer containers, stir together peach puree, wine and orange liqueur, if using.

5. 5

   Cover surface with plastic wrap.

6. 6

   Freeze for about 30 minutes or until very cold, stirring once or twice.

7. 7

   Serve in martini-style glass garnished with peach wedge and fresh mint.

8. 8

   Note: For a non-alcoholic drink, stir in lemonade immediately after pureeing, then serve over ice.