Sweet Concoction – Amaretto Peach Fizz Highball

The Amaretto Peach Fizz is a clean, refreshing highball that keeps things simple without tasting basic. Amaretto brings a soft almond sweetness, peach schnapps adds fruit, and dry vermouth keeps it from tipping too sugary. Lemon juice sharpens the edges, while club soda makes it light enough for easy sipping.

Background

This drink leans on classic highball and fizz structure rather than a single historic recipe. Highballs have long been about spirit plus dilution and refreshment, while fizz-style drinks add citrus for lift. Combining liqueurs with vermouth reflects a more modern, lower-intensity approach to cocktail building.

What You’ll Need

Ingredients:

• Amaretto – nutty sweetness that anchors the drink
• Peach Schnapps – adds soft, fruity peach notes
• Dry Vermouth – brings herbal dryness and balance
• Lemon Juice – provides necessary acidity and structure
• Club Soda – lengthens the drink with clean carbonation

No peach schnapps? Use apricot liqueur or peach puree with a small splash of vodka.

Equipment:

• Highball glass
• Bar spoon

Why This Drink Lands

Balanced Without Trying Too Hard

The mix of liqueurs could skew overly sweet, but vermouth and lemon keep everything in check. You get flavor without heaviness.

Built for Real-Life Drinking

No shaker, no strain. Just build and go. It’s the kind of drink you can make repeatedly without slowing down.

Substitutions & Variations

• Swap dry vermouth for blanc vermouth for a softer, slightly sweeter profile
• Add 0.5 oz gin to introduce a botanical backbone
• Replace club soda with sparkling wine for a richer, more celebratory version

Helpful Tips

• Always use fresh lemon juice for a clean finish
• Add soda last and stir lightly to preserve carbonation
• Use solid ice to slow dilution
• Garnish with a lemon wheel or peach slice for aroma

A crisp, fruit-forward highball that stays balanced from first sip to last.