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Prep time
5 minutes
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Cook time
6 minutes
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makes
1 drink
Author Notes
Who could say no to any grilled, caramelized fruit—especially during the spring and summer months? In this ultra-refreshing spritzer, grilled season-ripe peaches are the star; the charred fruit becomes the base for a smoky-sweet nectar and lemon seltzer brings the bubbles. While the recipe proportions are just for one drink, there will be enough peach puree to make a couple batches. I kept the recipe non-alcoholic, though two ounces of vodka or sparkling wine would certainly be welcome here.
I highly recommend using lemon seltzer water as the base for this spritzer since it adds a crisp and lightly citrusy taste to the drink. But if you can only find plain seltzer water, don’t worry; just squeeze a little fresh lemon juice in there to get the same effect. Serve this spritzer with a bundle of fresh mint and some big, beautiful ice cubes—like the Craft Ice™ made by the LG STUDIO InstaView® Refrigerator—and you’ll be sipping pretty.
—Catherine Yoo
Test Kitchen Notes
This recipe is shared in partnership with LG STUDIO. —The Editors
Ingredients
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2
medium yellow peaches (about 6 ounces each), sliced into wedges
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1/4 cup
(about 55 grams) packed brown sugar
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4 ounces
lemon seltzer water
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6
large fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
Directions
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Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high-heat and add your sliced peach wedges to the pan. Sear both sides for about 2 to 3 minutes each, until nicely charred and dark brown. Reserve a few pieces of the charred peaches for your garnish and transfer the remaining peaches to a food processor.
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Add brown sugar to the food processor with the charred peaches, and puree until smooth, about 1 minute.
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Assemble the drink: Smack the mint leaves in between your hands to release the aromatic oils, then add them to the serving glass.
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Fill three-quarters of the glass with ice (like Craft Ice™ from the LG STUDIO InstaView® Refrigerator). Add 3 ounces of the charred peach puree and top off with lemon seltzer water. Stir well until the peach puree is fully incorporated. Garnish the glass with a mint sprig and a slice of charred peach.
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