One of my favorite features of summer in Seattle is a particular peach found at Sosio's Produce Stand in Pike Place Market. Now, if I were a fruit I'd be a peach, so I'm partial to prunus persica to begin with. That said, these are special- rotund, firm, fuzzy,  flawless, and super juicy. Not to mention unparalleled texture and flavor. Downright the best peach you've ever had the pleasure of meeting (other than yours truly?). In light of their magnificence, said peaches have been given the moniker of "Holy Shit Peaches." I'm not making this up, people. There is a sign that reads just that, perched amongst the piles of perfect peaches at Sosio's. If you don't believe me, it's worth a trip to the market.

To commemorate these summer superstars, I whipped up a little cocktail in their honor- the Pike Place Peach Fizz. A base of peach puree, a long pull of tequila or vodka, a few fresh mint leaves, lime juice and a splash of real ginger ale. On the rocks. Stone fruit on the rocks, come to think of it...

Here's the recipe for a round of drinks for friends, or maybe just a bottomless glass for yourself. Either way, mix up a batch and before you know it you'll be feeling peachy keen.