Chef notes
This refreshing non-alcoholic spritzer combines ripe in-season summer stone fruits with fresh citrus, honey and seltzer for a light and refreshing fizzy beverage the whole family can enjoy.
Technique Tip: Prep the purée up to two days in advance, but wait until just before serving to combine with ice and seltzer
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 1½ cups cherries, pitted and halved
- 1½ cups sliced ripe peaches or plums, or a mixture of both
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- zest and juice of 2 lemons
- 1 peach, sliced
- 1/2 cup cherries, pitted and halved
- ice, for serving
- 1 liter seltzer water (plain, citrus, cherry or peach)
- fresh mint, for garnish
Preparation
In a blender, combine water, cherries, peaches or plums, honey, sugar, salt, almond extract, lemon juice and zest and purée until very smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve placed over a bowl and use a whisk to push as much of the purée through as possible. Discard the pulp and transfer the fruit purée to a large pitcher. Cover with plastic wrap and chill at least 30 minutes, or until very cold (up to 2 days).
Add the remaining sliced peaches, cherries and ice to the pitcher. Top with seltzer, stir well to combine and garnish with sprigs of mint. Serve immediately.
