Homemade Peach Schnapps - a fruity liqueur for your summer cocktails! You won't believe how easy it is to make!
Fruit drinks are perfect for any summer party! Try this schnapps, along with my Orange Creamsicle Mimosa and Strawberry Lemonade.
My favorite summer fruit happens to be also my favorite cocktail flavor. Peach! I can never tire of them! I wish they were in season all year long. One of my favorite summer margaritas is a combination of peaches and mango along with alcohol and it makes one fantastic cocktail. Since peach schnapps is an important ingredient, I've had it on my try-to-make-it-at-home list for a while. This recipe requires fruit, high proof alcohol, like Everclear®, simple syrup and a tablespoon of lemon juice. Yep! Only 4 ingredients are needed to make this homemade peach schnapps! And that's not all. There is no need to wait for weeks for it to be ready to use. In two days the liqueur is ready to be added to the cocktail mix and enjoyed.
Ingredients:
- fresh peaches
- strong alcohol, like everclear
- lemon juice
- sugar
- water
How to make Peach Schnapps?
- Combine peach slices, lemon juice and alcohol in a glass bottle.
- Set aside for 24 hours.
- Make simple syrup and add to liquor.
- Set aside for 24 hours.
What kind of alcohol to use?
You will need a high proof alcohol, like Everclear. Regular vodka should work too.
Can I use other fruits?
Yes! Use any fruit you like. I want to make a blackberry, raspberry, and pineapple version too!
How long does it last?
You can keep this schnapps for months. I recommend straining is as soon as the peaches break down and the liquor turns pink. Discard the peach pulp and store schnapps in a dark space for several months.
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Homemade Peach Schnapps
Ingredients
- 1 cup alcohol I used Everclear
- 2 large peaches washed, pitted and sliced
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- ¾ cup water
- ¾ cup suga
Instructions
- Place sliced peaches in a tall glass container. Add alcohol and lemon juice. Let sit one day.
- In a medium saucepan, mix together water and sugar and cook on medium heat until it boils. Boil for 30 seconds and remove from the heat. That's the simple syrup. Cool completely.
- Add the simple syrup to the peaches and alcohol. Let sit one day.
- Use in your favorite cocktails!
Notes
- Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.
- You can use other fruit to make this schnapps: strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, etc.
Susan says
Do you have a recipe for peach schnapps using peach extract?
Johanna says
I have noticed that several people have asked how long does this last for?
The recipe is delicious...I would like to make christmas gifts for people...please let us know! Thanks!
Jenni says
I am so excited to make this! I am intending to hand out as gifts! (And of course, same some for myself and the hubby!) How long will this keep and does it need to be refrigerated?
Vickie says
How long does it last
Brenda says
How long will this keep? Does it need to be refrigerated?
Tiger says
How long does it keep?
lauren says
How long does it keep?
Lara says
Does this need to be strained ever?
Also, how long does it keep if I don't use it often?
Thanks!
Gerry Speirs says
Wow, this is amazing and such cool color too!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
Loving the natural flavors of this! So yum and sooo summery 🙂
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Thank you, Medha!
Sues says
This is so perfect!! I LOVE peaches, but really dislike artificial peach flavors, so I never drink peach schnapps. But with this, I think I'd love it!!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
I agree! Thanks, Sues!