White Peach Raspberry Refresher

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR)

• Yield: 4 servings, about 10 ounces each
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes, including 20 minutes chilling time

Quick Ingredients

• 1/3 cup water
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 2 large ripe white peaches, pitted and sliced, plus 1 more white peach for garnish
• 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries, divided
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 3 cups chilled sparkling water, 36°F to 40°F
• 2 cups ice
• 8 fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Do This

• 1. Simmer 1/3 cup water, sugar, honey, and salt for 3 minutes, then cool.
• 2. Blend sliced white peaches, 1 cup raspberries, lemon juice, 1/4 cup cold water, and the cooled syrup until smooth.
• 3. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve for a silky refresher base.
• 4. Chill the fruit base for 20 minutes in the refrigerator at 40°F or below.
• 5. Stir the chilled fruit base with 3 cups cold sparkling water.
• 6. Serve over ice with extra raspberries, peach slices, and mint.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Beautifully fruity: White peaches bring soft floral sweetness while raspberries add a lively tart finish.
• Refreshing but not too sweet: A small honey-sugar syrup rounds out the fruit without overpowering it.
• Perfect for warm days: It is served icy cold with sparkling water for a bright, bubbly sip.
• Great for entertaining: The rosy peach color, fresh garnishes, and make-ahead base make it party-friendly.

Grocery List

• Produce: 3 large ripe white peaches, 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries, 2 medium lemons, fresh mint
• Dairy: None needed
• Pantry: Granulated sugar, honey, fine sea salt, sparkling water, ice

Full Ingredients

For the Peach-Honey Syrup

• 1/3 cup water
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt

For the White Peach Raspberry Base

• 2 large ripe white peaches, about 12 ounces total, pitted and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges, about 2 cups
• 1 cup fresh raspberries, rinsed and gently patted dry
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, from about 2 medium lemons
• 1/4 cup cold water
• All of the cooled peach-honey syrup

To Finish and Garnish

• 3 cups chilled sparkling water, 36°F to 40°F, or chilled still water for a gentler drink
• 2 cups ice, plus more if desired for serving
• 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
• 1 large ripe white peach, thinly sliced
• 8 fresh mint leaves

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Chill the serving ingredients

Place the sparkling water in the refrigerator until it reaches 36°F to 40°F. If you have room, chill your serving glasses for at least 15 minutes as well. Starting with very cold sparkling water helps the refresher stay fizzy and crisp once it is mixed with the fruit base.

Step 2: Make the peach-honey syrup

In a small saucepan, combine 1/3 cup water, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt. Set the pan over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, about 190°F to 200°F, and simmer for exactly 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let the syrup cool for 10 minutes at room temperature.

Step 3: Blend the fruit base

Add the 2 sliced white peaches, 1 cup fresh raspberries, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1/4 cup cold water, and all of the cooled syrup to a blender. Blend on high speed for 30 to 45 seconds, or until the mixture looks smooth, rosy, and pourable. The lemon juice brightens the white peach flavor and keeps the drink from tasting flat.

Step 4: Strain for a silky texture

Set a fine-mesh sieve over a medium bowl or large measuring cup. Pour the blended fruit mixture into the sieve and use a flexible spatula or the back of a spoon to gently press the liquid through. Stop pressing once mostly seeds and thick pulp remain. This should give you about 2 cups of smooth fruit base. Discard the seeds and remaining pulp.

Step 5: Chill the fruit base

Cover the strained fruit base and refrigerate it for 20 minutes at 40°F or below. This short chilling time makes a noticeable difference: the drink tastes cleaner, the fruit flavor settles, and the sparkling water stays livelier when added.

Step 6: Mix the refresher

When you are ready to serve, pour the chilled fruit base into a large pitcher. Slowly add 3 cups chilled sparkling water and stir gently 3 to 4 times with a long spoon. Avoid aggressive stirring, which can flatten the bubbles. Taste and adjust only if needed: add 1 tablespoon cold water if you want a lighter drink, or 1 teaspoon lemon juice if your peaches are extremely sweet.

Step 7: Garnish and serve

Fill 4 glasses with ice. Divide the refresher evenly among the glasses. Add a few fresh raspberries, thin white peach slices, and 2 mint leaves to each glass. Serve immediately while the drink is cold, bubbly, and fragrant.

Pro Tips

• Use ripe but not mushy peaches: The best white peaches should smell floral and feel slightly soft near the stem end.
• Straining is worth it: Raspberry seeds can make a delicate drink feel gritty, so a fine-mesh sieve gives the smoothest finish.
• Add bubbles at the last minute: Mix the sparkling water just before serving for the brightest fizz.
• Keep the color vibrant: Fresh lemon juice helps preserve the peachy-pink hue and balances the sweetness.
• Make it sweeter only after chilling: Cold drinks taste less sweet than room-temperature mixtures, so taste after the base has chilled.

Variations

• Still White Peach Raspberry Refresher: Replace the sparkling water with 3 cups chilled still water for a softer, spa-style drink.
• Herbal Garden Refresher: Add 4 fresh basil leaves or 1 small rosemary sprig to the warm syrup while it cools for 10 minutes, then remove before blending.
• Citrus Berry Refresher: Replace 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice with fresh lime juice for a sharper, more tangy finish.

Storage & Make-Ahead

The strained fruit base can be made up to 24 hours ahead and stored in an airtight jar in the refrigerator at 40°F or below. Stir it well before using, as natural fruit solids may settle. Do not mix the base with sparkling water until just before serving, or the drink will lose its fizz. Leftover mixed refresher can be refrigerated for up to 1 day, but it will become less bubbly; serve it over fresh ice and add a small splash of chilled sparkling water to revive it.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 124 kcal | Carbs: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 26g | Sodium: 75mg | Cholesterol: 0mg