Why it works: Peach and lime match in chemistry and in kitchens. They rank in the top 10% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 130 recipes. Both carry decanal, which smells soap, orange peel. The science ↓
Venus on the Rocks
Ingredients
Directions
The finished drink should be the golden color of perfectly tanned skin. Use this as a guide and don't get hung up on volume measurements.
Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
What these numbers assume: 3 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Peach | 1 medium (150g) | 59 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Lime | juice of 1 lime (44ml) | 11 |
One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.
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The flavor team
The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much their aromas overlap, and how often cooks already put them together.
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Peach + limetop 10% of all pairsSmell alikestrongCooked together130 recipes
Shared aroma: decanal (soap, orange peel).
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