Nectarine Rosemary Chiller

Summer calls for something cool. However, ordinary drinks and predictable desserts can take a vacation. Enter my Nectarine Rosemary Chiller. This refreshing creation refuses to stay in one category. Instead, it happily jumps from chilled soup to sparkling cocktail hour and finally lands in frozen dessert territory. Talk about having commitment issues in the best possible way.

Fresh, juicy nectarines steal the spotlight. Meanwhile, white wine, honey, and a squeeze of bright lemon juice join the party. Together, they simmer until the fruit becomes irresistibly soft and fragrant. Afterward, everything cools before taking a whirl in the blender. Finally, freshly chopped rosemary joins the mix.

Simply chill this Nectarine Rosemary Chiller for at least an hour. Better yet, prepare it the day before. Consequently, the flavors mingle, mingle some more, and practically throw a tiny celebration in the refrigerator. Your future self will thank your past self for making entertaining ridiculously easy.

Three Ways to Serve It!

Now comes the fun part. First, serve the Nectarine Rosemary Chiller as a silky chilled summer soup. It feels elegant. It tastes refreshing.

Next, change directions completely. Pour the chilled mixture into a glass and add a splash of bubbly seltzer. Instantly, the Nectarine Rosemary Chiller transforms into a sophisticated spritzer. It sparkles and makes sitting on the porch feel delightfully glamorous.

Finally, my favorite option steals the show. Freeze the Nectarine Rosemary Chiller until it develops a fluffy, granita-like texture. Then scoop it into pretty glasses. Serve it as an appetizer before dinner or as a light dessert afterward. Either way, every icy spoonful delivers sweet nectarines, bright citrus, floral honey, and aromatic rosemary in perfect harmony.

So, whenever summer temperatures soar, skip boring refreshments. Instead, let this versatile recipe cool things down with style, laughter, and plenty of delicious personality. One recipe. Three unforgettable ways to enjoy it. That’s what I call multitasking.

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Nectarine Rosemary Chiller

Course Appetizer, Dessert, Soup

Cuisine American

Keyword Chilled Nectarine Soup, Nectarine Rosemary Drink, Nectarine Slushie, summer soups

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Chill Time: 1 hour

Servings 6

Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

• 6 ripe nectarines
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 3 cups cold water
• 2 tablespoons honey more to taste
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped rosemary

Instructions

1. Pit, peel the nectarines. Chop the flesh into pieces.
2. Add to a saucepan with the wine, water, honey, and lemon juice
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Turn the heat down to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes, until the nectarine pieces are tender.
5. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
6. Puree in a food processor.
7. Pulse in a tablespoon of the chopped rosemary
8. Chill for at least 1 hour.*
9. Divide into bowls or glasses.
10. Sprinkle with additional chopped rosemary for garnish and serve

Recipe Notes

*Or freeze to create a slushie.

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