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Easy Peach Daiquiri Recipe (Plus 4 Fun Variations)

Posted by :Ivy Group Developer On : July 20, 2023
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As a farming family, we love showcasing the rich flavor of our juicy peaches in unique ways, including this peach daiquiri recipe! From the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains at Chiles Peach Orchard to our sky-high perch atop Carter Mountain, we know the nuances of growing (and enjoying) summer’s favorite fruit.

Few things compare to enjoying a sun-ripened peach at the peak of picking season, especially in a frozen peach daiquiri. At its core, a daiquiri is a cocktail with rum, sweetener, and citrus juice. Scale this easy peach daiquiri recipe to fit your needs—it just takes five minutes, after all!

Ingredients

Servings: 4-5 daiquiris

  • 4 cups of fresh peaches, peeled
  • 3 limes, juiced
  • 8 ounces white rum
  • 3 cups ice
  • 3 Tbsp honey
  • Mint to garnish

Adding fresh peaches allows the fruit to shine, much more so than your run-of-the-mill frozen or canned varieties, which can be loaded with preservatives and extra sugar. Of course, if you want to enjoy this recipe later, you can freeze your local pickings for up to a few months.

When picking up your fresh-picked peaches, remember to stop by our Country Store & Bakery for all your entertaining necessities, too! In fact, we used our very own pitchers, reusable silicone straws, and peachy tea towels to make this recipe video.

Mint, honey, peaches, limes, and rum all in a row

Instructions

1. Prepare your ingredients

First, peel, pit, and chop your peaches to make sure everything will blend evenly. Our tips for cooking with peaches will help you peel them in a jiffy,

Second, juice the limes and measure 8 ounces of rum, 3 cups of ice, and 1 tablespoon of honey.

The key to this peach daiquiri recipe is testing and adjusting to your taste buds. Ripe, juicy peaches are very sweet. Consider trying a sip of your daiquiri before adding the honey!

2. Add ingredients to a blender

Start with freshly picked peaches, followed by rum, lime juice, ice, and honey.

If you’re looking for locally-sourced honey, we’re big fans of Falling Bark Farms from our Country Store & Bakery!

3. Blend

Blend your mixture for about 30 seconds or until smooth. The ideal daiquiri should have a smooth texture that coats the palate without being overly thick or watery. This allows the bright, zingy flavors of your fresh peaches to star in every sip.

If your mixture is a tad too thick, add some water or extra rum. If it’s too thin, add more ice.

4. Serve

When it comes time to serve up your peach daiquiris, you have plenty of options for glassware. While traditionally served in a hurricane glass, we’re happy with a few trusty mason jars. To garnish, add a sprig of mint. You can add a slice of peach or lime to the rim of your glass, too!

5. Enjoy!

Now it’s time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Of course, remember to drink responsibly! This recipe makes five servings, making it perfect for sharing with friends and family.

Two peach daiquiries in mason jars, with limes on their rims and a ripe peach for company

Excited to make this peach daiquiri recipe yourself? See today’s peach availability.

Peach Daiquiri Recipe Variations

There are plenty of ways to make this recipe your own, so don’t be afraid to get creative in the kitchen! To turn this peach daiquiri recipe into a mocktail, simply substitute 1 cup of orange juice for the white rum.

When experimenting with different fruits, we’ve got a few suggestions!

#1 Strawberry Daiquiri

For this springtime variation, switch out peaches for strawberries. Sip this sweet strawberry daiquiri as early as April, when the first pick-your-own strawberries often ripen at Chiles Peach Orchard!

#2 Blueberry Daiquiri

Simply substitute four cups of blueberries for your peaches to make this recipe a reality!

A peach daiquiri beside a bottle of Crescent Simples peach hibiscus simple syrup

#3 Crescent Simples Daiquiri

Add an ounce (or more, if you’d like) of Crescent Simples peach hibiscus simple syrup for a floral spin on our original recipe! Made with our very own sun-ripened peaches, you can find this syrup in our Country Store & Bakery.

A chili lime spice rimmed peach daiquiri beside a bottle of Tajin spice blend

#4 Chili Lime Rim Daiquiri

Add a sugar and chili lime spice rim (we like Tajin) to the glass of your peach daiquiri to bring some extra kick.

Mix your favorite variations together to create your very own daiquiri experience! It’s sure to be as delicious as it is gorgeous. Snag a photo and tag us on Instagram @cartermountain!

Two blended daiquiris, plus blueberries, strawberries, and lime slices

Peach Salad Recipes to Try This Summer

Posted by :Kristen Dagli On : June 16, 2022
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As experienced peach farmers, we know plenty of ways to enjoy this ripe, juicy fruit. While we always enjoy a sweet treat (like Peach Cobbler Scones), we also love letting a fresh peach shine in a nourishing salad.

Quick and Easy Peach Prep

Most peach salad recipes don’t require much preparation. However, that doesn’t mean you can get off without peeling these fuzzy fruits! While peeling may feel like a difficult task, you can make quick work of it with a few simple steps:

  • Boil a large pot of water
  • Lightly score peaches with an “X”
  • Blanch peaches for two minutes
  • Place peaches in an ice bath
  • Peel the skin off – no knife required!

Of course, the peeling is well worth the effort. Peaches are known to improve heart health, digestion, eyesight, and immune system health. With so many benefits, it’s easy to enjoy them in any dish guilt-free!

Remember: if you’re going to enjoy your peaches fresh, make sure to wash them first!

Tomato Peach Salad with Ricotta from Food Network

Tomato Peach Salad with Ricotta

Picture this: it’s the peak of summer. The sun is beating down and you’re just kicking back to relax after an afternoon spent cultivating your backyard garden. It’s dinner time, but all you want to do is to munch on something refreshing. Then, Food Network’s Tomato Peach Salad with Ricotta comes to the rescue! Filled with just-picked peaches, ripe tomatoes, and earthy basil, this salad is what summer pickings are made for.

Grilled sweet corn, peach and zucchini salad edible magazine

Grilled Sweet Corn, Peach and Zucchini Salad

Sweet, salty, and smoky…must be Edible Magazine’s Grilled Sweet Corn, Peach and Zucchini Salad! This vibrant salad is full of summer’s quintessential favorites, making it the perfect addition to your next cookout spread.

Grilled peach salad with chipotle-raspberry vinaigrette from southern living

Grilled Peach Salad with Chipotle-Raspberry Vinaigrette

This Grilled Peach Salad with Chipotle-Raspberry Vinaigrette is yet another opportunity to get your fresh pickings on the grill. The grill reinforces their natural sweetness while adding a light smoky flavor, which perfectly complements the chipotle vinaigrette! Fully loaded with six ripe peaches, this salad is delightfully summery in all the right ways.

Spicy peach and avocado salad from Country Living

Spicy Peach and Avocado Salad

Pair the sweet taste of peaches with the spicy kick of Fresno chiles with Country Living’s recipe for Spicy Peach and Avocado Salad. This showstopper salad is a unique way to dress up your ripe peaches, especially after a plentiful day of picking. Their bright yellow hue looks stunning with green avocados and red chiles!

Curried Chicken and Peach Salad

If you’re far from skilled in the kitchen but still enjoy a decadent meal, Taste of Home’s Curried Chicken and Peach Salad is for you. Healthy and simple, this recipe solely requires you to take your ingredients, put them in a bowl, and enjoy!

There you go: our favorite peach salad recipes!

After trying these refreshing recipes at home, make sure to tag our Instagram page (@cartermountain) to show off your summer salad.

Still need to pick your peaches? No problem! Picking availability updates can be found on our pick-your-own fruit page.

Peach Cobbler Scone Recipe

Posted by :Julia Prince On : August 6, 2018
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Sweet, juicy peaches may be the ultimate treat on a hot summer day, but these peach cobbler scones will keep you cozy when it’s cold and rainy too! Recipe serves 8. Be sure to follow us on Facebook for more recipes and ideas.

Peach Cobbler Scone ingredients

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
  • 1/4 cup vegetable shortening, cold and cut into cubes (if you don’t have shortening you can certainly substitute unsalted butter)
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk, cold
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ripe peach, sliced thin
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk, for brushing
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Mixing bowl with dry ingredients and wooden spoon

Step 1

Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in shortening and butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Use your hands to break the fat cubes into the dry ingredients. Some of the fat bits will be the size of peas while others will be the size of oat flakes.

Mixing Bowl with wet and dry ingredients

Step 2

In another bowl, combine egg, milk, and vanilla, and beat lightly with a fork. Add the liquid to the flour mixture all at once, stirring gently until it forms a soft dough.

Ball of dough on floured surface

Step 3

Turn the dough out onto a floured board and knead about 15 times. If the butter has warmed too much in the making of the dough, shape the batter into a dish, wrap in plastic wrap, and let rest in the fridge for 15 minutes. If the butter is still cool, shape the dough into a disk and, on a well-floured surface, roll dough to a little less than 1/2-inch thickness, slightly thinner than a biscuit dough that you would cut biscuits from.

Rolled out dough with peach slices

Step 4

Brush half of the rolled-out dough with buttermilk. Arrange peach slices in a single layer across the buttermilk-moistened dough. Sprinkle with half of the cinnamon sugar mixture. Carefully fold the empty side of dough over the peach sliced layer, pressing together gently.

Large scone dough brushed with cinnamon sugar

Step 5

Add a bit of flour to your hands and press the edges of the dough in, creating more of a rectangle shape than a half circle shape. Using a floured knife, slice dough into eight even pieces, or bake it as one large scone!

Place the scones on prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 1/2-inches of room around each scone for spread while baking. If dough has warmed and feels mushy, place in the fridge for 20 minutes to re-chill. Before baking, brush each scone top with buttermilk and sprinkle with remaining cinnamon sugar.

Scone coming out of the oven

Step 6

Bake scones for 15-18 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes before serving. Scones are best served warm, on the day they are baked, with softened butter.

7 Just Peachy Summer Recipes

Posted by :Julia Prince On : June 23, 2017
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Sweeter than apples and sturdier than berries, peaches are one of the most versatile fruits to cook with. Whether you bake ’em, grill ’em, or eat them fresh, peaches are a key ingredient in a cook’s summer kitchen.

To Drink: White Peach Sangria

white peach sangria from vegan family recipes blog

This fruity, alcoholic white wine sangria is loaded with peaches, strawberries, and blueberries. Colorful and sweet, it’s perfect for parties and summer BBQs.

Recipe and photo from Vegan Family Recipes.

To Bake (Sweet): Peaches and Cream Muffins

peaches and cream muffins from baker by nature

These muffins couldn’t be an easier—the recipe is simple and comes together in under 20 minutes. The muffins are soft, fluffy, and topped with a creamy cinnamon vanilla glaze.

Recipe and photo from Baker by Nature.

To Bake (Savory): Peach and Prosciutto Pizza

peach prosciutto pizza

Three kinds of cheese, peaches, and prosciutto topped with fresh basil and a honey balsamic reduction—it’s a pizza you’ll never forget.

Recipe and photo from Cooking Classy.

To Grill: Grilled Peach Salad

grilled peach salad from taste with the eyes

This summer salad packs a flavor punch with bourbon grilled peaches, blueberries, onion, bleu cheese, and pistachios on a bed of farro and arugula. The salad is dressed with a sweet maple bourbon rosemary dressing.

Recipe from Taste with the Eyes.

To Fry: Fresh Peach Fritters

peach fritter from Bunny's Warm Oven

Fluffy, moist, and loaded with fresh peaches, these cinnamony treats are a true indulgence.

Recipe from Bunny’s Warm Oven.

To Freeze: Creamy Peach Popsicles

creamy peach popsicles from Chef Sarah Elizabeth

These naturally sweetened popsicles are a healthy and natural ice cream alternative.

Recipe from Chef Sarah Elizabeth.

To Enjoy Fresh: Peach Salsa

Peach salsa by Dinner at the Zoo

This versatile salsa—made from ripe peaches, red onion, jalapeno, lime juice, and cilantro—is versatile enough to use as a dip with chips, a topping for grilled chicken or fish, or even a component in a salad.

Recipe from Dinner at the Zoo.

The orchards are bursting with juicy, tree-ripened peaches just waiting to be picked and transformed into a delicious meal!

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