Rum is the perfect summer libation, and the amaretto gives the drink a lovely, nutty finish, but ripe, juicy summer peaches are the real stars of this show. There are a few readymade peach purees out there, but it’s ridiculously easy to make at home: just blend peeled peach flesh until smooth, then add sugar to taste – though do bear in mind that, for this drink, you’ll be adding honey to the mix later. The puree’s also great as a topping for vanilla ice-cream.
Peaches & Dreams
Serves 1
2 fresh rosemary sprigs
35ml peach puree – homemade (see introduction) or bought in
35ml dark rum – we use Havana 7
12ml amaretto – we use Disaronno
15ml honey (or honey syrup)
15ml lemon juice
25ml soda waterto finish
1 slice fresh peachto garnish
Fill a highball glass with ice. Strip the leaves off one of the rosemary sprigs and drop them into a shaker. Add all the other ingredients, bar the soda water, peach slice and remaining rosemary sprig, and shake hard to release the fragrant, herbal notes. Double strain into a highball glass filled with ice, and top with the soda for a dash of light effervescence. Garnish with the second rosemary sprig, top with a slice of fresh peach and say cheers to British summer.
