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    Skinny Orange Peach Sparkler

    Published: Aug 8, 2014 Β· Modified: Jan 24, 2021 by Alyssa Β· This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Happy Friday, guys!

    What’s in store for the weekend? We’ll be checking out a Tomato Festival happening in our neighborhood, which looks extremely entertaining and delicious. I’m anticipating plenty of salsa sampling (the dip, hopefully not the dance), Bloody Mary sipping, and live music, because it’s Nashville after all. I may also sit out on our balcony, watch the sunset, and partake in a Skinny Orange Peach Sparkler.

    Two cocktails with paper straws in stemless wine glasses on a counter in front of a can of peach nectar.

    For me, ‘skinny’ drinks and girl talk go hand in hand, so that’s what you’re getting with this post, along with a little update on our lives in Nashville! Lord knows B’s been subject the brunt of my girl talk conversations as we’ve been spending a whoooole lot of time together navigating a new city. I’m 99.9% sure he’ll appreciate a rest from hearing me chirp about the Real Housewives and shoes. πŸ™‚

    Firstly – did anyone catch ‘Jersey Belle‘ on Bravo this week? Oh my GAWD. I think I’ve found my new favorite show. While I’d say my situation (being from New Jersey and now living in the South) is a little less extreme than Jaime’s, I can relate to so many things! The whole Roquefort grape thing was a total mystery to me, and I grew up learning life was best lived loudly and filled with emotion. With a plate full of lasagna and cannoli.

    B is also a fan of the show – simply because it’s a Bravo show where multiple women aren’t screaming at each other at the same time. Back-to-back RHONY reunion shows almost did him in.

    Two cocktails with paper straws in stemless wine glasses on a counter in front of a can of peach nectar.

    Thankfully there are a good chunk of people in Nashville who hail from elsewhere so I don’t stick out (too much) like a sore thumb, but I will say that I’ve been called out at the local coffee shop for pronouncing coffee – “caw-fee”. What are you tawkin’ about ‘caw-fee’?! Ugh. It was easy to deny having a teensy Jersey accent back in New Jersey (…probably because we all sounded the same), but down here it’s sort of obvious. I still haven’t jumped on the “y’all” train, but maybe that’ll come with time.

    We live near a weekly farmer’s market where this week B and I seriously contemplated buying a gallon of blueberries. A gallon. To split between the both of us! That’s crazy, right? We settled on two pints instead, but at the rate they’re disappearing, maybe the gallon wouldn’t have been such a bad idea after all…

    Two cocktails with paper straws in stemless wine glasses on a counter in front of a can of peach nectar.

    I guess we should talk about this fab drink now, huh? This sparkler has a tequila base, which is mixed with reduced-sugar orange juice, peach nectar, and peach sparkling water. Relaxation in a glass!

    I’m a margarita fan, but felt like something fruitier with a few bubbles to sit outside with on one hot and humid evening (…one of many hot and humid evenings). Since I didn’t have champagne or sparkling wine on hand I knew I had to get creative – which is exactly what happened. This summer I’ve gotten myself addicted to peach sparkling water (nothing fancy – just store brand), so I figured adding some to this cocktail would add the fizz I was looking for, enhance the peach flavor, and limit calories. Yes, yes and yes. Perfect, right?

    As with a lot of my recipes, there is serious wiggle room here for you to customize this drink. Any type of OJ will do, along with unflavored sparkling water or seltzer. I typically don’t have peach nectar sitting around, but I had picked up a can on a whim in the international foods aisle for $0.49 the week prior. Forty-nine cents! Each can yields enough to make approximately four to five drinks. Stir everything up and pour over ice – you’re done! Easy peasy.

    Cocktails in stemless wine glasses with paper straws.

    Skinny Orange Peach Sparkler

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    Servings: 1 drink
    Author: Alyssa

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 oz silver tequila
    • 2.5 oz reduced-sugar orange juice regular is OK, too
    • 2.5 oz peach nectar
    • 2.5 oz peach-flavored sparkling water plain seltzer is OK, too
    • Ice
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    Instructions

    • Pour all ingredients over ice in a glass and stir!

    Notes

    Feel free to play around with the quantities to make a drink that most fits your preferences!
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    1. Ashley @ My Midwest Table says

      August 21, 2014 at 12:47 pm

      Oooooo, I love everything about this sparkler. Looks pretty, sounds delicious!

      Isn’t living close to a farmer’s market the best? It sounds like you are having fun exploring Nashville!

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        August 21, 2014 at 10:37 pm

        Thanks Ashley! And YES – love the farmer’s market! So convenient and it makes you feel good supporting local businesses, you know?

        Reply
    2. Sues says

      August 11, 2014 at 8:55 pm

      I really do think I could eat a gallon of blueberries… I could also drink a few glasses of this sparkler, especially after the Monday I had!!

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        August 12, 2014 at 8:02 pm

        Haha oof, well I hope your Tuesday was better than your Monday! I’m thinking next week we definitely need to splurge on the gallon!

        Reply
    3. Kathi @ Deliciously Yum! says

      August 11, 2014 at 3:11 pm

      The color of this drink is so vibrant and beautiful! Sipping on something this refreshing while enjoying the last days of summer might just be the thing to do right now. Hope you had a great weekend, friend!

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      • Alyssa says

        August 12, 2014 at 8:00 pm

        Thanks Kathi! I hope you had a great weekend, too! You’re so right – this is definitely a summer drink. So refreshing when it’s hot out! Though I’d totally be willing to layer on a sweatshirt and enjoy it in the fall! πŸ™‚

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    4. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

      August 10, 2014 at 9:54 pm

      A tomato festival sounds so fun! You’ll have to write about what you thought of it! I would love the tomato sampling, but especially in Bloody Marys! πŸ™‚ What a beautiful drink, Alyssa! I love the orange and peach flavor combination!

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        August 12, 2014 at 7:54 pm

        Thanks Gayle! And oh gosh the tomato festival. I’m afraid it was so hot and humid I forgot to take any pictures! It was a lively event that’s for sure – and the costumes! So funny.

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    5. Anna Johnston says

      August 09, 2014 at 9:22 pm

      You had me at skinny…. LOL πŸ™‚
      This little bevie sounds delicious and oh so refreshing, and Nashville sounds awesome too.

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        August 12, 2014 at 7:36 pm

        Haha that’s a great quality of this drink, Anna! Hope your week is off to a great start!

        Reply
    6. Deb says

      August 09, 2014 at 1:01 pm

      Nashville sounds delightful! And so does the Orange Peach Sparkler! Have a wonderful weekend!

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      • Alyssa says

        August 12, 2014 at 7:34 pm

        Thanks Deb! Hope you had a great weekend, too!

        Reply
    7. Olivia - Primavera Kitchen says

      August 09, 2014 at 10:29 am

      I love the colour of this drink. It looks so yum and refreshing!

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      • Alyssa says

        August 12, 2014 at 7:32 pm

        Thanks Olivia!

        Reply
    8. Kelly says

      August 08, 2014 at 10:54 pm

      This looks so pretty and refreshing! Love the summery flavors, it sounds perfect for ringing in the weekend πŸ™‚ Have lots of fun at the tomato festival this weekend!

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      • Alyssa says

        August 12, 2014 at 7:32 pm

        Thanks Kelly! I love the orange and peach flavors together. Definitely a great drink for ringing in the weekend! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    9. Terri says

      August 08, 2014 at 5:48 pm

      What a refreshing drink… and peach nectar is one of my all time favorite childhood juices ( or should I say one of my all time childhood nectars?!?!) Combine it with orange juice and sparkling water/ soda….. pour me up one ( or possibly two!) and lets sit by the beach and chat!!! πŸ™‚

      Happy Sunset Watching!

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    10. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

      August 08, 2014 at 2:16 pm

      This looks so refreshing, which is much needed right now.

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      • Alyssa says

        August 12, 2014 at 4:03 pm

        Thanks Dannii!! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    11. marcie says

      August 08, 2014 at 10:57 am

      This is my kind of drink, and that color is so sunny and pretty it’s gotta be a mood booster! Have fun at the tomato festival!

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        August 12, 2014 at 3:48 pm

        Definitely a mood booster, Marcie! Thanks! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    12. Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says

      August 08, 2014 at 8:25 am

      I even love the name of this delicious sounding drink! So yum and summer fresh! Pinned!

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        August 12, 2014 at 3:40 pm

        Thanks Kristi! It’s a summer drink for sure! And thanks for the pin! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    13. Helen @ Scrummy Lane says

      August 08, 2014 at 8:00 am

      Well, Alyssa, if I’d gone into that same ‘caw-fee’ shop I think they would have called me out as well! I would have been asking for my ‘KOFF-ee’ and I’m sure getting a good guffaw in response!
      At least you are making friends with the neighbours!
      As for the drink, well it sounds pretty heavenly! It’s been almost like summer over here in Australia this week, so it would be just perfect!

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        August 12, 2014 at 3:58 pm

        Haha we’d be quite a pair in there, Helen! They were good-natured about it and had a bit of a laugh (as did I!). And yes, all this talk of heat and humidity may not apply to your current surroundings, but I know our situations will be flipped come a few months from now. I for one am looking forward to the in-between fall/spring weather!

        Reply
    14. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

      August 08, 2014 at 7:55 am

      I would love a beautiful glass of this skinny delight this morning!

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        August 12, 2014 at 3:38 pm

        Thanks Jocelyn!

        Reply

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