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Our Crafty Bartender, Jared, has been busy lately.  Not only has he been creating some fabulous cocktail recipes for Parched No More, he also has been managing the Iron Bartender competition.  For three consecutive Mondays, contestants attempted to make the best cocktail, choosing from a selection of spirits, mixers, and juices.  In addition, that evening’s secret ingredient had to become part of the recipe.  The finished creations were judged on their creativity, taste, and appearance.

This past Monday, the three highest scoring contestants were invited for the Iron Bartender finals.  Unfortunately, one of the contestants was unable to attend, and it was a battle of two, Rich and Travis.  Travis created Sweet Caroline, and Rich made Peach Passion Paradise.  Although both drinks were delicious and made excellent use of that evening’s secret ingredient, peach, only one winner could be chosen.  With the perfectly sweet and beautifully presented Peach Passion Paradise, Rich was crowned the winner.

Being the generous sort, Rich kindly shared his recipe with us.  This cocktail is the perfect beverage to sip on a hot summer day, as you enjoying the refreshing fruit flavors and relax.

Peach Passion Paradise

2 peach slices*

1-1/2 oz. Parrot Bay Passion Fruit Rum

1-1/2 oz. 3 Olives Citrus Vodka

1/2 oz. Licor Beirao

1/2 oz. mango juice

Place 1 peach slice and rum in a cocktail shaker and muddle.  Add remaining ingredients and ice.  Shake well.  Strain into a martini glass, and garnish with remaining peach slice.

*Rich notes that perfectly ripe peaches are a must for this recipe.