Sparkling White Peach, Lime and Culinary Lavender Agua Fresca
An original, refreshing drink made with white peach puree, a gentle culinary lavender syrup, fresh lime, and sparkling mineral water. It has a delicate floral, fruity, and bright profile, perfect for warm days or as a special non-alcoholic drink.
Ingredients
- 400 g ripe white peaches, peeled and diced (boneless)
- 250 ml water (for the jarabe and licuado)
- 80 g sugar (ajustar to taste)
- 2 g dried culinary lavender (solo grado culinario)
- 90 ml fresh lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 g finely grated lime zest (solo the parte verde)
- 1 g fine salt (realza the sabor)
- 750 ml well-chilled sparkling mineral water (agregar al final)
- 400 g ice (for servir)
- 30 g thin lime slices (for decorar)
- 0.5 g additional dried culinary lavender (optional for decorar)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
Allergens
No declared allergens
Instructions
- 1
1. In a small saucepan, combine 125 ml water, sugar, and culinary lavender. Heat over medium heat until it just reaches a simmer, about 95-100 °C / 203-212 °F, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves.
- 2
2. Remove from the heat and let the syrup steep for 8 minutes. Strain out the lavender and let the syrup cool to room temperature.
- 3
3. Place the white peaches in a blender with the remaining 125 ml water, fresh lime juice, lime zest, salt, and the strained lavender syrup. Blend until completely smooth.
- 4
4. For a finer texture, strain the mixture through a fine sieve to remove any peach fiber.
- 5
5. Divide the ice among 4 glasses. Fill each glass about two-thirds full with the peach-lime mixture.
- 6
6. Top with the well-chilled sparkling mineral water just before serving, about 180-190 ml per glass, and stir gently to keep the bubbles lively.
- 7
7. Garnish with thin lime slices and a tiny pinch of additional culinary lavender. Serve immediately while very cold.
Chef tips
Use very ripe peaches for natural sweetness and the best aroma. If the lavender tastes too strong, slightly reduce the amount next time.
Substitutions
You can substitute white peach with white nectarine. The sugar can be replaced with cane sugar. If you do not want carbonation, use still cold water for a softer version.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
Illustrative imageTeakhaus Teak Cutting Board
Stable base for chopping
- Stable surface for chopping
- Gentle on your knife edge
- Hand-wash and let it dry
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