Make this refreshing mocktail with sparkling water, or for a cocktail use sparkling white wine. The purée takes time to prepare, but once made and chilled, it's quick to make a drink for a hot summer day.

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Standing Time: 30 minutes, Chilling Time: 2 hours

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Servings: 4

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Ingredients

  • 2 large Ontario Nectarines, pitted and chopped (about 2 cups/500 mL)
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) each granulated sugar and water
  • 1 strip lemon peel (2- x 1-inch/5 x 2.5 cm) 
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) grated fresh gingerroot
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed or orange liqueur
  • Chilled sparkling water or Ontario White Sparkling Wine 

Garnish:

  • 4 slices Ontario Nectarine
  • Sprigs of fresh Ontario Mint
     

Instructions

In medium saucepan, combine nectarines, sugar and water. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer until fruit is very soft, about 10 minutes. Mash; add lemon peel, lemon juice and ginger. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes. Remove peel.

In blender, combine nectarine mixture and orange juice concentrate; blend until smooth. Press purée through fine sieve into measuring cup: cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. 

To serve, divide purée between four glasses. Top with sparkling water and stir to blend. Garnish with nectarine slice and mint.

Nutritional information

1 Serving:

  • PROTEIN: 1 gram
  • FAT: 0 grams
  • CARBOHYDRATE: 40 grams
  • CALORIES: 161
  • FIBRE: 1 gram
  • SODIUM: 0 mg