You know those moments when everything’s a mess — dishes, deadlines, the never-ending snack requests — but you still want to feel like you?

This drink became my tiny ritual. I started making it when I wanted something special without turning to wine or sugary sodas. It’s light, fizzy, and has that “mom’s got it together” vibe — even if I’m sipping it in yoga pants with dry shampoo in my hair.

A ripe peach, a squeeze of lemon, a few mint leaves, and bubbles. That’s it. But it tastes like a little victory.

Ingredients

• 1 ripe peach, peeled and sliced (or 1/2 cup frozen peach slices)

• Juice of 1/2 lemon

• 2–3 mint leaves

• 1/2 cup cold water

• 1 cup plain sparkling water

• 1/2 cup ice

• Optional: a few drops of liquid stevia or honey to taste

Instructions

1. Blend the base
   In a blender, puree the peach with lemon juice, mint leaves, and water until smooth.

2. Strain (optional)
   For a smoother drink, pour through a fine mesh strainer. Or skip this if you like a bit of texture.

3. Add fizz + ice
   Pour the peach mix over ice and top with sparkling water. Stir gently.

4. Sweeten if needed
   Taste and add a drop of stevia or honey if you like it sweeter.

5. Serve chilled
   Garnish with a peach slice or mint sprig if you’re feeling fancy!

Sarah’s Tips

• Frozen peaches work great — just thaw before blending.

• Want a stronger lemon kick? Add lemon zest to the blender.

• Make a batch ahead and keep in the fridge without the sparkling water. Add fizz right before serving.

• This also makes a cute non-alcoholic “mocktail” for guests!

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 35

• Sugar: 6g (from peach, no added sugar unless sweetened)

• Carbohydrates: 9g

• Fiber: 1g

• Protein: 0g

• Fat: 0g

• Vitamin C: ~25% DV