Peachy Lady Cocktail Recipe

RECIPE BY: RICARDO DYNAN
WRITTEN BY: SCOTT VAN DORT

The Peachy Lady is a vodka variation of the classic gin cocktail, the Perfect Lady.

Since it uses Absolut Peach as its base, it omits the Crème de Pêche (Peach Liqueur) found in the original and opts for a peach wedge garnish instead of lemon zest.

In other words, if you love peaches, this might just be your new favorite drink!

How To Make a Perfect Peachy Lady Cocktail

What You’ll Need

• Jigger or Measuring Instrument 
• Boston Shaker
• Nick & Nora Glass or Cocktail Glass
• Citrus Elbow
• Hawthorne Strainer
• Paring Knife

How to Mix

1. Use a Paring Knife to cut one Lemon in half. 
2. Using a Citrus Elbow, juice the Lemon, then measure and pour the Lemon Juice into the smaller tin of a Boston Shaker.
3. Measure and pour Simple Syrup into the Shaker.
4. Measure and pour Absolut Peach into the Shaker.
5. Crack an Egg and separate the Egg Whites from the Yolk, then pour the Egg Whites into the Shaker.
6. Fill the Shaker with Ice Cubes and shake until chilled.
7. Place a Hawthorne Strainer over the Cocktail Shaker to strain out the Ice.
8. Shake again, this time without ice and pour the mixture directly into either a Nick & Nora Glass (or Cocktail Glass).
9. Use your Paring Knife to cut a fresh Peach Wedge and place it on the edge of your Glass to garnish.
10. Sip and enjoy!

What is a Peachy Lady Cocktail?

The Peachy Lady is a vodka version of the gin classic, the Perfect Lady made with peach-flavored vodka. It was invented by Ricardo ‘Rico’ Dynan, Bartender and Absolut Global Brand Ambassador.

What Does a Peachy Lady Cocktail Taste Like?

“It’s deliciously peachy,” says Rico. He’s spot on—the drink may lack the floral gin notes of the classic Perfect Lady, but it compensates with an intensified peach flavor thanks in no small part to Absolut Peach.

The History of the Peachy Lady  

The Peachy Lady is a new cocktail created in the summer of 2024 by Ricardo ‘Rico’ Dynan, Bartender and Absolut Global Brand Ambassador. 

The Peachy Lady is a Vodka variation of the Gin-based cocktail classic, the Perfect Lady. 

While making the Perfect Lady cocktail for an episode of ‘Absolut Drinks with Rico’, Rico wanted to see if he could make a Vodka variation. Lo and behold, the Peachy Lady was born.

Tips for Making the Peachy Lady cocktail

• Reverse Dry Shake
  Whenever Rico is making a Sour, he likes to use a reverse dry shake to get that wonderful frothy, velvety texture from the Egg Whites (or Aquafaba).

  A reverse dry shake involves first shaking the cocktail ingredients with ice, then straining out the ice and shaking again without ice.
  
  

• Always Use Fresh Lemon Juice
  If you want your drinks to taste like the ones you get when you’re out, you need to make your own Lemon Juice. It’s that simple.

  We can’t overemphasize the importance of making your own Lemon Juice instead of buying the bottled stuff from a store. This applies to all drinks, including the Peachy Lady.

Variations of a Peachy Lady

Perfect Lady
The classic Gin-based cocktail from 1936 that inspired the Peachy Lady. “It’s one of my favorite drinks just because of the pure deliciousness of it,” shares Rico.

Made with Beefeater Gin, Crème de Pêche (Peach Liqueur), Egg Whites (or Aquafaba), Lemon Juice and garnished with Lemon Zest, it’s a classic for a reason. Discover the recipe for the Perfect Lady cocktail.

Serving and Garnish Ideas for a Peachy Lady

We recommend serving the Peachy Lady in a Nick & Nora Glass or a Cocktail Glass just like the Perfect Lady. 

Read our article on the different types of glassware used for making cocktails.

For garnish, Rico cuts a fresh and juicy Peach Wedge and places that on the side of the glass to really accentuate the Peach notes.