Peach Julip

I love those summer evenings when it is just cool enough to have dinner on the deck with the kids. It is during these moments that I am always looking for something cool and refreshing of an alcoholic variety.

Not sure if that is subconsciously kid induced - but we can figure that out later.

With peach season upon us, this is a great recipe to capture the flavors of the moment. The peach juice in this recipe can be either store bought or freshly blended. Omit the bourbon and you got a great drink to share with the kiddies.

Ingredients:

• 1 (12 oz) can club soda
• 1 1/2 cups peach juice
• 1/2 cup bourbon
• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
• 2 tsp sugar or Splenda
• crushed ice

Directions

1. In a medium bowl or pitcher, combine mint and sugar

2. With a wooden spoon, mash leaves until bruised

3. Stir in peach juice, club soda and bourbon

4. Serve over crushed ice; garnish with more mint