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Don't just eat local - drink it as well with this peach cocktail which is a perfect drink to toast the end of summer holiday. Make it without alcohol or with, so anyone can sip and enjoy.

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THE CANADIAN PRESS/hoPeach cocktails make with the real thing.

Peach Breeze Cocktail

4 large ripe homegrown peaches

50 ml (1/4 cup) granulated sugar

1 ml (1/4 tsp) ground ginger

75 ml (1/3 cup) water

50 ml (1/4 cup) lemon juice

1 bottle (750 ml) cold dry white wine or 500 to 750 ml (2 to 3 cups) lemonade

15 ml (1 tbsp) orange liqueur (optional)

Peach wedges and fresh mint or lemon balm, for garnish

Peel, pit and coarsely chop peaches; place in blender. Add sugar and ginger; puree until as smooth as possible. Whirl in water, then lemon juice; puree until mixed.

In 2-l (8-cup) measuring cup or freezer container, stir together peach puree, wine and orange liqueur, if using. Cover surface with plastic wrap. Freeze for about 30 minutes or until very cold, stirring once or twice.

Serve in martini-style glass garnished with peach wedge and fresh mint.

Note: For a non-alcoholic drink, stir in lemonade immediately after pureeing, then serve over ice.

Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition information per 1 serving: 108 calories, 12 g carbohydrates.

Source: Foodland Ontario.