It’s July, which means the sun is out in full-force and everyone is hitting the beach. Mix up this drink and enjoy a day out on the porch with this fruity twist on a classic summer cocktail.

If the thought of drinking right in the the sun induces nightmares of dehydration, try the virgin version of this cocktail, an ice-cold and refreshing peach smoothie.

-Laura Finaldi, News Staff.

Peach Margarita

Ingredients:

1 cup ice

¼ ounce Triple Sec

¼ ounce Peach Schnapps

¼ ounce lime juice

1 ½ ounce tequila

1 peach, skinned and pitted (optional)

Directions:

Put all ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth. Serve in a chilled margarita glass rimmed with salt and garnished with a lime slice.

Peach Smoothie

Ingredients:

1 large peach, sliced and unseeded

1/2 cup peach yogurt

1/2 cup whole milk

6 ice cubes

Directions:

Blend the peach slices with the ice cubes and milk until slushy. Add the yogurt and blend slowly for another minute. You may substitute canned peaches for fresh peaches.

Recipe courtesy http://www.smoothie-recipes.com