How to Make a Wallaby Darned

Wallaby Darned

Layer the ingredients in a blender. Place the frozen sliced peaches, 1 oz (30 ml) peach schnapps, 1 oz (30 ml) vodka, 2 oz (60 ml) champagne, 4 oz (125 ml) peach nectar, and 1/2 cup (125 ml) ice into a blender. Cover the blender with its lid. When making this recipe for the first time, it is best to start with the minimum amount of each ingredient. You can add more of certain ingredients later if you want to alter the taste or texture. To avoid splashes, place the solid ingredients (the ice and frozen peach slices) in the bottom of the blender. Pour the liquid ingredients on top of that. If necessary, you could substitute a sparkling white wine for high-quality champagne. Only use peach nectar. Do not use peach juice, since it is not as sweet and not as thick. Instead of using peach nectar, you could use fuzzy navel drink mix. When using fuzzy navel drink mix, also add 1 Tbsp (15 ml) of sugar. Do not add the sugar if using peach nectar, though.

Blend until smooth. Switch the blender on, setting it to a high speed, and blend the ingredients together for 30 seconds or until they become smooth. If your blender has a "blend burst" feature, you may need to use it to help crush the ice. If large ice chunks remain after you blend the drink for a minute or so, turn off the blender and carefully use a spoon or spatula to push the ice further down, toward the blades. Do not blend the drink for too long. Over-blending the drink can cause it to become too watery.

Adjust to taste. Use a spoon or a straw to sample the drink. If you want a stronger peach taste, add more peach schnapps. If you want a stronger alcoholic beverage overall, add more vodka and champagne. You can also add more ice if you would prefer a thicker consistency. Add up to an additional 1.5 oz (45 ml) peach schnapps, 0.5 oz (15 ml) vodka, and 2 oz (60 ml) champagne. For a thicker consistency, add up to another 1/2 cup (125 ml) ice.

Serve immediately. As soon as the drink has the taste and consistency you want, you should pour it into one or two servings glasses. Place a straw in each glass and enjoy. Drink the Wallaby Darned as soon as possible to prevent it from melting and becoming too watery.

Wallaby Darned “Down Under” Style

Combine most of the ingredients in a blender. Place the frozen peaches, peach schnapps, vodka, champagne, peach nectar, and ice in a blender. Cover the blender with its lid. To prevent splashes, place the peaches and ice in first, followed by the liquid ingredients. Do not add the dark raspberry liquor yet. For this recipe, a smaller amount of peach schnapps, vodka, and champagne is recommended since you will also be adding raspberry liquor. If you prefer strong drinks, however, you can adjust the amounts to your own taste. Use a full 1 cup (250 ml) of ice. If you use less, the drink may become too thin, and the final addition of liquor may sink as a result.

Blend the mix on high. Switch the blender on for about 30 seconds, or until the mixture becomes smooth and the ingredients are evenly distributed. Use a "blend burst" feature, when available, to help break apart large chunks of ice. If you need to push any of the ice further down toward the blades, make sure that the blender is off before you do so.

Pour into serving glasses. Pour the drink into one or two serving glasses. Do not fill the glasses to the top. Leave 2 inches (5 cm) or so of empty space. That's where the liquor will go.

Top with raspberry liquor. Slowly pour a shot of dark raspberry liquor on top of the Wallaby Darned in each glass. If done right, the liquor should sit on top instead of sinking into the rest of the drink. This is where the "down under" style comes in. The Wallaby Darned is "Down Under" the raspberry liquor.

Serve immediately. Place a straw in each serving glass and enjoy the drink right away. If you let the drink sit out too long, it could melt and become watery.

Non-Alcoholic Wallaby Darned

Combine the ingredients in a blender. Place the frozen sliced peaches, peach nectar, 1 oz (30 ml) white grape juice, 2 oz (60 ml) ginger ale, and 1/2 cup (125 ml) ice in the blender. Place the lid on the blender. You can add more ginger ale, grape juice, and ice later if desired. For now, start with the smallest suggested amounts. It is easier to add more of a flavor than it would be to subtract it. The white grape juice is a substitute for the vodka in a traditional Wallaby Darned. The ginger ale is a substitute for the champagne. Also note that you will use a greater amount of peach nectar to the drink than you would with a traditional Wallaby Darned. This is to make up for the lack of peach schnapps in this non-alcoholic version. Make sure that you use peach nectar and not peach juice.

Blend on high speed. Turn the blender on, setting it to a high speed. Blend the ingredients for about 30 seconds or until the mixture becomes evenly mixed and smooth. If large chunks of ice float to the top of the mixture, turn the blender off and use a spatula or spoon to push the chunks down toward the blades. Cover the blender before turning it on again.

Make any necessary adjustments. Use a straw or spoon to sample the Wallaby Darned. If you like the taste and consistency, make no further adjustments. Only add more of an ingredient if you want to make changes to the drink. After adding your adjustments, blend them in until smooth. Add up to an extra 0.5 oz (15 ml) of white grape juice and an extra 2 oz (30 ml) ginger ale. If you want a thicker drink, add up to another 1/2 cup (125 ml) ice.

Pour into glasses and enjoy. Once you achieve your desired flavor and consistency, pour the non-alcoholic Wallaby Darned into one or two serving glasses. Enjoy the drink immediately. Place a straw in each serving glass. If you do not drink this as soon as you make it, the ice can melt, and the drink will become too watery.