I love to make fruit-based blended cocktails year around, but I am not fond of paying upwards of $5 for a pound of frozen peaches. Take advantage of the summer bounty and freeze your favorite for use year around in drinks, desserts, and main dishes.

1. Buy the desired amount of fruit you want to freeze.
2. Wash, or peel and slice the fruits, and arrange in a single layer on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet.
3. Place in the freezer for a few hours or overnight.
4. Transfer the frozen fruits into heavy-duty freezer bag, making sure you get all of the air out.
5. Seal the bags and place in the coldest part of your freezer.

And then, you have the basis for a wonderfully refreshing cocktail or fabulous dessert when Fall arrives. Here’s how to make one of my favs: Peach Daiquiri.

Put the following in your favorite blender (mine is the Ninja) and enjoy!

• 2 oz of Silver Rum
• 1/2 cup of peach juice
• 1/2 oz of fresh lime juice
• Ice
• Optional: Light Agave Nectar (as a sweetener if desired)