Deep Eddy Peach

Deep Eddy Peach is a flavored vodka, so it won't behave like a neutral spirit in a recipe. Flavored vodkas in this style usually start from a clean, filtered grain-based vodka and add peach flavoring. Expect a ripe, juicy stone-fruit aroma up front, a softly sweet peach note through the middle, and a light, smooth finish with little of the burn or grain bite of an unflavored bottling. The product details here don't list an ABV, a grain type, or any tasting notes, so treat those as typical for the category and check the label for the exact proof. The peach character makes the most sense in drinks where fruit is welcome. The easiest choice is a peach-forward highball: pour over ice and top with club soda, ginger beer, or lemonade, then garnish with a lemon wheel or a few mint leaves. A Moscow Mule is a natural fit. Ginger and lime cut through the sweetness, and the peach adds a softer, rounder note than a plain vodka mule has. A Cosmopolitan also takes well to it. Use a splash of peach in place of part of the orange liqueur, or just let it add a fruity layer to the cranberry and lime. Iced tea is a classic pairing for peach vodka, and unsweetened black tea with lemon keeps the result from turning cloying. It is a less obvious choice for the savory and bitter classics. A Bloody Mary and a dry Martini both depend on a neutral, crisp base, and peach flavoring will pull them in a different direction, so an unflavored vodka suits those better. An Espresso Martini is a judgment call. Peach and coffee are an unusual combination, so try it in a small batch before you commit to a full round. For drinking it on its own, serve it well chilled. Keeping the bottle in the freezer firms up the texture and tones down the sweetness a little. Pour it into a small chilled glass or over a large cube in a rocks glass. If you're mixing, a cold shaker and plenty of ice will keep the peach flavor bright rather than syrupy. It also works for fruit-forward punches and batch drinks, since the flavor holds up when it is diluted with juice or soda.