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Layered Peach Cocktail

Layered Peach Cocktail: A Blissful Sip of Summer Sunshine

Layered Peach Cocktail is a refreshing drink featuring layers of peach schnapps, orange juice, and cranberry for a perfect summer sip.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cocktail Layers
  • 1 oz Peach Schnapps provides a sweet, fruity warmth; try apricot liqueur for variation
  • 1 oz Fresh Orange Juice adds a crisp, citrus kick; white grape juice works as a lighter alternative
  • 1 oz Silver Rum offers a clean spirit kick; omit for a non-alcoholic version
  • 1 oz Cranberry Juice Cocktail gives a vibrant top layer with tartness; choose a lighter version
Garnish
  • 1 slice Fresh Peach Slice adds a beautiful touch and echoes the drink's flavors
  • to taste Mint Leaves or Orange Peel brings extra freshness and color

Equipment

  • 12 oz lowball glass

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather all your ingredients: peach schnapps, fresh orange juice, silver rum, and cranberry juice cocktail. Chill the juices in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  2. Fill a 12 oz lowball glass with ice cubes to chill the drink quickly.
  3. Slowly pour fresh orange juice over the ice to fill the glass about one-third of the way.
  4. Gently add the peach schnapps on top of the orange juice layer, pouring it slowly down the side to float.
  5. Carefully pour silver rum over the back of a spoon to maintain layers.
  6. Gently pour the cranberry juice cocktail over to create a float on top of the rum layer.
  7. Garnish your cocktail with a fresh peach slice and optionally add a sprig of mint or twist of orange peel.
  8. Serve your Layered Peach Cocktail immediately for the best visual appeal and flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 21gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 120mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.1mg

Notes

Chill all ingredients well before mixing to maintain the layers.

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