It all started one summer afternoon when I was hot, frazzled, and so over plain water. I had a peach that was about to go soft, and a half-empty bottle of sparkling water in the fridge. I tossed them in a glass with some mint and lime, gave it a stir — and wow. I instantly felt a little more refreshed… and honestly, a little more put together.

Now I make this Sparkling Peach Fizz whenever I want something light, fruity, and a little fancy — without reaching for soda or wine. It’s become my go-to clean mocktail when I just want to sip something pretty.

Ingredients

• 1 ripe peach, peeled and diced (or ½ cup frozen peach slices)

• Juice of ½ lime

• 3–4 fresh mint leaves

• ½ cup cold water

• 1 cup plain sparkling water

• ½ cup ice

• Optional: 1 tsp honey or a few drops of liquid stevia

Instructions

1. Blend the base
   In a blender, combine the peach, lime juice, mint, and cold water. Blend until smooth.

2. Strain (optional)
   Pour through a fine mesh strainer if you want a smoother drink. Or skip it for a little fiber and texture.

3. Build the fizz
   Pour the peach mixture into glasses over ice. Top with sparkling water and stir gently.

4. Taste and tweak
   Add sweetener if needed, and garnish with peach slices or mint if you're feelin’ cute.

Sarah’s Tips

• Frozen peaches work just as well — and they make it extra chilled!

• No lime? Lemon works too.

• Want a bigger batch? Double it and serve in a pitcher for easy summer entertaining.

• For a mocktail version, add a splash of non-alcoholic white wine or kombucha.

\Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 35

• Sugar: 6g (from peach)

• Carbohydrates: 9g

• Fiber: 1g

• Protein: 0g

• Fat: 0g

• Vitamin C: ~20% DV