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Peach-Rosemary Agua Fresca

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Peach-Rosemary Agua Fresca is a great way to stay cool on crazy-hot summer days. It’s easy to make, it’s refreshing, and it puts seasonal fruit to good use. You need to make this drink this season — everyone will love the fresh flavor and color!

Peach-Rosemary Agua Fresca is a delightful drink everyone will love! Peach-Rosemary Agua Fresca is a drink for the summer, for sure!

I’ve made agua fresca before (check out my recipe for Strawberry Agua Fresca), and I’ll make it again! It’s the perfect refreshing drink on a hot day.

This recipe for Peach-Rosemary Agua Fresca is fantastic, not only because I’m able to use seasonal peaches in the mix, but the flavor from the added rosemary adds another dimension to the sweet-tasting fruit.

I thought about adding bourbon to the mix, but I decided against it. This is perfect as-is. But…the temptation was too great and when I poured myself a second glass, I decided to add in the booze. Loved it!

Peach-Rosemary Agua Fresca is a great drink for anyone on a hot day. Peach-Rosemary Agua Fresca includes fabulous fresh flavor and colors.

If you’re passionate about peaches, give my Fresh Peach Pie “Pop Tarts” a try. They are a fabulous dessert (or morning treat), and nothing beats a homemade version of a classic, made with fresh fruit.

Maybe savory dishes are more your style. I’ve got that covered, too: Molasses-Glazed Salmon with Sweet-and-Spicey Peach Salsa makes a delightful main dish. You’ll love it for the season.

It's so easy to make a refreshing drink like Peach-Rosemary Agua Fresca

When I first moved to Arizona I had no idea peaches grew here. It was a fabulous surprise, and now I scoop up local pickings whenever possible. They’re so sweet!

Arizona peaches might be ripe and ready a little sooner than in some other states, so save this recipe until the time is right for you. I guarantee you’ll enjoy it!

Grab a glass of Peach-Rosemary Agua Fresca to stay cool and hydrated!

Can you imagine the possibilities for the awesome agua fresca (Spanish for fresh water) flavors you can mix up: pineapple, watermelon, cantaloupe, mango. The list could go on and on.

Play around with your favorite fruit and herbs to find a combo you love. Peach-Rosemary Agua Fresca will be my go-to drink while it’s hot, hot, hot (and you should indulge, too)! It’s a great way to stay hydrated. 

Peach-Rosemary Agua Fresca is a refreshing drink on a hot day. Peach-Rosemary Agua Fresca is a tasty (and colorful) drink for a hot day.

Serves 6

Peach-Rosemary Agua Fresca

A refreshing drink that's perfect for the hot temps, Peach-Rosemary Agua Fresca hits the spot!

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Ingredients

  • 5 cups sliced peaches (6-8 peaches)
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon rosemary leaves (more or less to taste), plus a few sprigs for garnish
  • Juice from one small lime
  • 2 teaspoons agave nectar, to taste

Instructions

  1. Working in two batches, add half the peaches, half the water, and half the rosemary leaves to a blender. Blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl.
  2. Use a fine mesh strainer to strain the mixture into another bowl. Use a rubber spatula to help press the mixture through the strainer into the bowl. Discard the solid pieces (or reserve and use in another recipe).
  3. Add the lime juice to the mixture and stir. Add the agave nectar, to taste, depending on how sweet your peaches are. Stir.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a pitcher. Chill for a 30-60 minutes, or if serving right away, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour into the glasses.
  5. Garnish with a peach slice and a sprig of rosemary.

Notes

Adjust the sweetener for this agua fresca (I used agave nectar) based on the sweetness of your peaches.

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Nutrition

Calories: 58 cal
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Sodium: 6 g
Protein: 1 g
Fiber: 3 g

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  2. Nicoletta @sugarlovespices says

    Phoenix must be beautiful, I love hot climates (I come from Rome, Italy, but now live in Canada with my husband)! And I love your peach rosemary agua fresca. As soon as peaches are available here (we wait for the British Columbia peaches) I am going to make it. Great pictures and great blog!
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    • Patricia says

      I do love Phoenix, Nicoletta, but the summers are very hot! My parents are both from Italy - a town near Gaeta! I hope you enjoy this when you can!
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  5. Kristen says

    Well it is not Phoenix hot, but pretty hot in NC. We had friends stay with us last week from Phoenix and the humidity got to them :) I so wish we had this to sip on then, but looking forward to enjoying now!
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    • Patricia says

      Oh! That humidity does it to us Phoenicians every time! (I'm originally from Ohio but still can't take the humidity!) My sis lives in NC and she's complaining a bit about the heat -- I just say, "tell someone else!"
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  8. Jill Silverman Hough says

    You had me at "peach rosemary"! I love the sweet/savory/unexpected combination of fruits with herbs! In your recipe, is there any reason I can't pour the mixture right from the blender through a strainer into the bowl, or even into my pitcher, eliminating the need to clean one or two bowls?
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    • Patricia says

      Thanks, Jill! No - you could eliminate one bowl by pouring directly into your pitcher! I just wanted some extra "room" for stirring in the agave nectar and lime juice :)
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    • Patricia says

      What a (lovely) surprise, huh, Shashi? I hope you give this a try with all your Georgia peaches! Thanks!
      Reply

  13. Kristen Kavan says

    I'm from Phoenix and live in Denver now, so I'm feeling for you in all this heat. My parents call me every day with an update on the heat ! Good thing for this drink! I love your addition of bourbon! I cannot wait to make this, I just bought peaches a few days ago too!
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  16. Jenn says

    Well this drink will help beat the heat for sure! We have a peach tree and am always looking for ways to use them up. I will be trying this for sure!!! Thanks for sharing.
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  18. Marlynn @ UrbanBlissLife says

    I can't wait until peaches are in season here so I can try this! I love the flavor combo you have in this drink and I do enjoy peaches + bourbon so I appreciate that you had a second glass with some bourbon added :) What a beautiful summer drink!
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  22. Denay DeGuzman says

    I love the beauty and simplicity of Agua Fresca. Your Peach and rosemary flavored beverage reminds me of the refreshing drinks sold at farmers markets in La Cruz & Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. They're perfect for hot weather days! By the way, your photos are absolutely fabulous. I feel like I can reach right through my computer screen and grab a glass. :-)
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    • Patricia says

      Denay - thanks so much for your kind words! I so appreciate it! Adding rosemary was a first for me w/ this drink, so I'm happy it worked well! :)
      Reply

  27. Sheree says

    This drink and recipe looks so delicious, the perfect refreshing drink on a hot summer day, I will definitely have to save the recipe and try! ~xo Sheree poshclassymom.com
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  28. Invisible Lioness says

    Hmm, just imagining the flavor this drink must have! I can only dream of peaches growing here where I live, but the next time I find good ones at the market, I have to try this recipe!
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  31. Diana Tidswell says

    Wow!! This looks very refreshing and very healthy. I would definitely try this for my family. Thank you for sharing this to us.
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