Get ready to sip on something truly fresh, elegant, and delicious with this Peach Blossom White Cosmo! This beautiful cocktail combines the sweet essence of peaches (vodka, schnapps, and juice!) with floral elderflower liqueur and bright lemon juice for a perfectly balanced and refreshing drink. I love making this Peach Blossom Cosmo because it uses just a handful of ingredients but tastes incredibly sophisticated. It’s the perfect way to welcome the warmer days of spring – like today, April 27th – and celebrate the coming peach season! You’re well on your way to making the prettiest and tastiest cocktail.
Why You’ll Love This Peach Blossom Cosmo
- Elegant and Fresh: A sophisticated flavor profile that’s light, floral, and fruity.
- Easy to Make: Simply shake the ingredients with ice and strain – perfect for quick entertaining!
- Beautiful Presentation: Looks lovely served chilled in a martini or coupe glass.
- Perfect Spring/Summer Cocktail: Light, refreshing, and utilizes seasonal peach flavors.
- Unique Flavor Combination: Peach and elderflower pair beautifully together.
Ingredients for Peach Blossom White Cosmo
Here’s what you’ll need to craft this fresh and elegant cocktail. The full list with measurements is in the recipe card below.
Main Ingredients
- Peach Vodka (Liquor)
- Peach Schnapps (Liqueur)
- Peach juice (Juice)
- St. Germain (elderflower liqueur) (Liqueur) (Specific brand implied)
- Fresh lemon juice (Acid)
- Ice (Ice)
Garnish (Optional)
- Fresh peach slice
- Edible flowers
(Note: the full ingredients list, including measurements, is provided in the recipe card below.)
Variations
I adore the delicate balance of this Peach Blossom Cosmo, but feel free to experiment:
- Add Bubbles: Top with a splash of Prosecco or sparkling rosé after straining for a fizzy version.
- Different Citrus: Use fresh lime juice instead of lemon juice.
- Herb Infusion: Muddle a few fresh mint or basil leaves in the shaker before adding ice and other ingredients.
- Make it Less Sweet: Reduce the amount of peach schnapps slightly if you prefer a less sweet cocktail.
- Non-Alcoholic: This is trickier to replicate exactly, but you could try combining peach juice, a splash of elderflower syrup (non-alcoholic), lemon juice, and top with sparkling water or peach-flavored seltzer.
How to Make a Peach Blossom Cosmo
Making this elegant Peach Blossom Cosmo is incredibly simple:
Combine and Shake
- I fill a cocktail shaker about halfway with ice.
- I add all the liquid ingredients directly into the shaker with the ice: the peach vodka, peach schnapps, peach juice, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, and fresh lemon juice.
- I secure the lid tightly onto the shaker.
- I shake vigorously for about 15 seconds – the outside of the shaker should become very cold and frosty!
Strain and Serve
- I strain the beautifully chilled cocktail mixture into elegant cocktail glasses (martini or coupe glasses work perfectly).
- Garnish if desired (a thin peach slice looks lovely).
- Serve immediately!
Tips and Tricks for the BEST Cosmo
Here are my secrets for making this Peach Blossom Cosmo truly exceptional:
- Use Quality Ingredients: Good quality vodka, peach schnapps, and St. Germain make a noticeable difference in the final taste.
- Fresh Lemon Juice: Always use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the brightest, most authentic citrus flavor. Bottled juice can taste dull.
- Chill Your Glasses: Serving this cocktail in pre-chilled glasses keeps it colder longer and enhances the elegant experience. Simply fill your glasses with ice water while you mix the drink, then dump the ice water before straining.
- Shake Vigorously: Don’t be shy! A good, hard shake properly chills, dilutes, and aerates the cocktail for the best texture and temperature.
- Double Strain (Optional): For an ultra-smooth cocktail with no tiny ice shards, pour the shaken drink through both the shaker’s built-in strainer and a fine-mesh sieve held over the glass.
How to Serve
This Peach Blossom White Cosmo is perfect served chilled, straight up in a martini or coupe glass. It’s ideal for:
- Spring and Summer Parties: A light, refreshing, and elegant signature cocktail.
- Brunches: A sophisticated alternative to mimosas.
- Cocktail Hour: Perfect for sipping on the patio or before dinner.
- Celebrations: Birthdays, showers, or any festive occasion.
Garnish with a thin slice of fresh peach or an edible flower for an extra touch of elegance.
Make Ahead and Storage
Cocktails like this Peach Blossom Cosmo that are shaken with ice are best made fresh to order to ensure proper chilling and dilution. Pre-mixing large batches without ice is possible, but the final chilling and texture from shaking are key.
FAQs about Peach Blossom Cosmo
- What if I can’t find peach vodka or peach schnapps?
- You could try using regular vodka and increasing the peach juice, perhaps adding a touch of peach puree or peach simple syrup for more intense flavor, though the balance will change. For the schnapps, another fruit liqueur like apricot brandy could offer a different but potentially complementary flavor.
- Is St-Germain essential?
- St-Germain elderflower liqueur adds a distinct floral sweetness that really makes this drink special. You could omit it, perhaps adding a tiny bit more peach juice or a floral simple syrup (like lavender), but it won’t be the same delightful “blossom” flavor.
- Can I use white cranberry juice instead of peach juice?
- That would create a variation closer to a traditional White Cosmopolitan. Peach juice is key for the “Peach Blossom” theme of this specific cocktail.
Enjoy this fresh, elegant, and incredibly easy Peach Blossom White Cosmo! It’s a perfect sip for spring and summer celebrations.
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Peach Blossom White Cosmo
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Cuisine: American
Description
This Peach Blossom White Cosmo is so fresh and elegant! With only a handful of ingredients (peach vodka, peach schnapps, peach juice, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice), you are well on your way to making the prettiest and tastiest cocktail.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Peach Vodka
- 2 ounces Peach Schnapps
- 1 ounce Peach juice (or Peach Nectar)
- 1 ounce St-Germain elderflower liqueur
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
- Ice cubes
Optional Garnish:
- Thin peach slice
- Edible flower
Instructions
- Fill Shaker: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the peach vodka, peach schnapps, peach juice, St-Germain elderflower liqueur, and fresh lemon juice to the ice-filled shaker.
- Shake: Secure the lid tightly on the shaker. Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds, or until the outside of the shaker is very cold.
- Strain and Serve: Strain the mixture from the shaker into chilled martini or coupe glasses. Garnish with a thin peach slice or an edible flower, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Peach Juice: Use 100% peach juice or peach nectar for the best flavor.
- Elderflower Liqueur: St-Germain is the most common brand, known for its distinct floral notes.
- Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice provides essential brightness and balance.
- Chilling Glasses: For an extra touch, chill your serving glasses in the freezer for a few minutes before pouring the cocktail.
- Sweetness: This cocktail leans sweet from the schnapps and juice. Adjust lemon juice slightly if needed.