This Peach Liqueur has a subtle peach flavor with a hint of cinnamon. Perfect served as an aperitif or an after-dinner drink.
This flavored liqueur makes a perfect gift to give during the holidays!

Peach infused alcohol
This peach liqueur couldn't be any easier to make. It's made with fresh peaches, a cinnamon stick a bit of sugar, and two different types of alcohol.
When fresh peaches are in season, we whip up a couple of batches and store them in our basement for a few months.
Then we strain off all the fruit and place it in cute little bottles. We love to give these as hostess gifts or add them to holiday gift baskets.
This peach liqueur has a lot of room for flexibility or maybe I should say room for creativity! You can really add different ingredients.
We sometimes throw in a couple of handfuls of blackberries along with the peaches. We have also made this completely with red plums instead of peaches.
Key ingredients
- Peaches - Fresh, ripe peaches. No need to peel the peaches, but give them a good rinse and rub off any fuzz on the peach. Any type of peach works in this recipe, as long as it is a delicious peach to eat!
- Alcohol - We use a mixture of vodka and dark rum. You could just use one if you'd prefer. Other options include using gin or tequila.
- Sugar - We've used granulated sugar. We have also used brown sugar in the past. It adds a slightly richer flavor and provides a darker color. Honey is also an option. If using honey, mix the honey with a cup of alcohol in a separate container prior to adding it to the peaches.
- Spices - Our favorite is just a cinnamon stick. You could also add a couple of star anise.
Step by step directions
- Wash and pit peaches. Cut into halves or quarters.
- Place peaches in a large glass container
- Add cinnamon stick and pour sugar over peaches
- Pour liquor over peaches so peaches are fully covered
- Place the lid on the container and gently rotate the container to mix the sugar. Sometimes the sugar will stick to the bottom. Just rotate the container a few times a day until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Place the container in a cool, dark location and let steep for 2-6 months. The liqueur is ready whenever you like the flavor.
- Strain off the peaches and remove the cinnamon stick. Place in glass containers.
Recipe tips
- Use any sized jar you have available and for the amount of liqueur, you want to make. We used a ½ gallon-sized jar. A full gallon or a quart jar will also work.
- The ingredient portions are suggestions. You can adjust the amount of peaches, the amount of sugar, and the amount of liquor added.
- We do not use top-shelf liquors when making this peach liqueur. We buy the cheapest bottles we can find because the flavor really becomes the peaches.
- Many liqueur recipes only have you steep the peaches for 1-2 weeks. Try your liqueur and see if it's to your liking. Strain off the peaches whenever you think your liqueur has the perfect flavor.
- We have also forgotten our liqueur for several months before we strained off the peaches. The results are still delicious!
- Put in cute flip-top bottles for gift giving
Frequently asked questions
Yes, if you prefer it chilled, feel free to refrigerate. The liqueur may also be stored at room temperature.
The liqueur will last for several years. However, it may begin to lose it's coloring after the first year.
Serving suggestions
- Serve in small glasses before or after dinner.
- Add a small amount to a glass along with sparkling wine to make a peach bellini.
- Make a peach daiquiri with frozen peaches, rum, and peach liqueur.
- Experiment to find your favorite combination!
More peach recipes
If you have a crop of ripe peaches ready to be used, you may also want to check out these delicious recipes.
If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop
Peach Liqueur
Equipment
- ½ Gallon Canning Jars
- Flip Top Glass Bottles
Ingredients
- 4-6 peaches (fresh)
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 cups vodka
- 2 cups dark rum
Instructions
- Wash and pit peaches. Cut into halves or quarters.4-6 peaches
- Place peaches in a large ½ gallon glass container
- Add cinnamon stick and pour sugar over peaches½ cup sugar, 1 cinnamon stick
- Pour vodka and rum over top of peaches. Add a bit more of either liquor if need to completely cover the peaches.2 cups vodka, 2 cups dark rum
- Place lid on container and rotate container to mix the sugar. If the sugar is stuck to the bottom of the jar, just rotate jar a couple of times a day until sugar is fully dissolved.
Notes
- Use any sized jar you have available and for the amount of liqueur you want to make. We used a ½ gallon sized jar. A full gallon or a quart jar will also work.
- The ingredient portions are suggestions. You can adjust the amount of peaches, the amount of sugar and the amount of liquor added.
- We do not use top shelf liquors when making this peach liqueur. We buy the cheapest bottles we can find because the flavor really becomes the peaches.
- Many liqueur recipes only have you steep the peaches for 1-2 weeks. Try your liqueur and see if it's to your liking. Strain off the peaches whenever you think your liqueur has the perfect flavor.
- We have also forgotten our liqueur for several months before we've strained off the peaches. The results are still delicious!
- Put in cute flip top bottles for gift giving
Nutritional Disclaimer:
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Diann says
Just did my first taste test today with a friend. Delicious!! When I made it, I thought I didn't have dark rum, but did have vanilla rum. The little taste note of vanilla was tasty.
Kathy says
How fun!!! The tasting is the best part. I'll have to look for vanilla rum for my next batch! 🙂
Jana says
Greg and I made this and it's a fan favorite! Either straight or like you suggested, with bubbles to make a Bellini. Thank you for the ideas!
Kathy says
Thanks so much! I'm all for the Bellini! 🙂
Theresa says
Can the peaches from the liquor be used in a recipe or are they just discarded?
Kathy says
Hi Teresa,
You can use the peaches, just be aware that they do contain alcohol. The peaches will be soft, but might be delicious on a bowl of ice cream! Let me know how you decide to use them!
Kathy 🙂
David @ Spiced says
What a fun idea! This would indeed make for fun (and unique!) gifts. I could see sitting around a fire in November or December and sipping on this peach liqueur after dinner. I've never thought about making this at home - but we do have some fresh peaches on the counter right now. Perfect timing! Now to see if I can make a fig version...we are overrun with figs from the backyard...haha.
Kathy says
Oh wow! Figs!!! I think it's fun to play around with different fruits and see how it turns out. Give it a try!