This sweet, refreshing Peach Daiquiri is simple to make using ripe peaches, fresh lime juice, and white rum. It’s a fruity, 5-minute cocktail perfect for summer.
The Best Fresh Peach Daiquiri
If you haven’t tried a peach cocktail yet, this is the one to make. Bright, ripe peaches combined with tangy lime and smooth white rum create a summery drink that’s both sweet and zesty. Blend with ice and serve in chilled glasses for an icy, resort-style treat topped with fresh peach slices and mint.
What is a Daiquiri?
A daiquiri is an ice-blended cocktail made from rum and citrus juice. Variations include strawberry, mango, watermelon, and peach. Their slushy texture and fruity flavors make them ideal for warm weather.
Recipe Ingredients
This cocktail uses just a few classic ingredients plus fresh peaches. Adjust quantities in the recipe card below as needed.
- Fresh peaches: Ripe, peeled and sliced. Canned peaches work in a pinch.
- White rum: Use light rum so the peach flavor shines.
- Fresh lime juice: From about two large limes.
- Crushed ice: 2–3 cups, depending on desired thickness.
- Superfine sugar: 1–1½ teaspoons, or to taste.
- Fresh peach slices and mint: For garnish.
How to Make a Peach Daiquiri
Quick and easy—blend and serve.
- Chill glasses: Place serving glasses in the freezer while you prepare the cocktail.
- Blend: In a blender, combine peaches, rum, lime juice, sugar, and 2 cups of crushed ice. Process about 30 seconds. Add more ice for a thicker texture or a few tablespoons of peach nectar or water to thin it out. Blend until smooth.
- Serve: Pour into chilled glasses, garnish with peach slices and mint, and enjoy immediately.
Recipe Tips
- Use ripe peaches: Ripe fruit yields the best flavor and natural sweetness—look for deep color and slight give when pressed.
- Sweeten carefully: Start with a small amount of superfine sugar and add more if needed; you can’t remove excess once blended.
- Adjust consistency: More crushed ice thickens the drink; a splash of peach nectar or water will thin it.
- Serve immediately: This frozen cocktail is best fresh. It will become watery as the ice melts and doesn’t store well.
Serving Suggestions
Pair these peach daiquiris with light, summery foods. Grilled chicken, crispy shrimp, quesadillas, or grilled potato wedges all complement the fruity flavors. They also work well as a refreshing aperitif before a casual dinner.
More Cocktail Recipes
If you enjoy homemade cocktails, try other fruit-forward frozen drinks and sangrias for variety.
Peach Daiquiri
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh peach slices, peeled (canned peaches can be substituted)
- 8 ounces white rum
- 2 large limes, juiced
- 2 to 3 cups ice cubes
- 1 to 1½ teaspoons superfine sugar, or to taste
- Fresh peach slices, for garnish
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
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Place 4 drinking glasses in the freezer to chill.
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In a blender, combine peaches, white rum, lime juice, superfine sugar, and 2 cups of ice. Blend about 30 seconds until smooth. Add more ice for a thicker texture or a few tablespoons of peach nectar or water to thin, then blend again.
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Pour into chilled glasses.
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Garnish each glass with peach slices and mint; serve immediately.
Equipment
- Blender
Nutrition
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Carbohydrates: 20g
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Protein: 2g
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Fat: 1g
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Sodium: 7mg
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Potassium: 328mg
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Fiber: 3g
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Sugar: 15g
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as a courtesy. Values may vary with ingredients and tools used.
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