PEACH COOLER (courtesy of Gwyneth Paltrow)

2 very ripe peaches, peeled, cut into 1/2″ wedges
6 TBSP peach liqueur
2 TSBP fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup vodka
1 English hothouse cucumber
2 cups chilled Prosecco
1 1/2 cups chilled soda water
12 fresh mint leaves

Using a muddler or wooden spoon, mash peaches with liqueur and lemon juice in a large pitcher. Stir in vodka. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill)
Cut 1/3 of cucumber lengthwise into 4 spears for garnish.  Thinly slice remaining cucumber.  Stir Prosecco, soda water, mint and sliced cucumber into pitcher.  Fill glasses with ice.  Pour cooler into glasses; garnish with cucumber spear.

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