How it tastes
Peach up front, espresso in the body, earl grey on the long finish. The bergamot in the earl grey is the most important ingredient even though it's the least obvious. Without it, the drink reads as peach with espresso. With it, it reads as something more complicated, with a tea-leaf register that pulls everything together. The sakura is subtle and shows up mostly in the nose.
Why we built it
This sits in our Crafted Beverages section, which is the non-alcoholic side of the menu. We've come to think a good mocktail should not feel like a cocktail with the alcohol subtracted. Peach Blossom was an attempt at building a drink that wasn't apologising for not having alcohol. Espresso provides the body that alcohol would otherwise give. Earl grey adds bitter complexity. Peach and sakura keep it bright. More on our mocktail philosophy here.
Where to drink it
On the menu at Dissolved Solids, Damansara Kim, Petaling Jaya. Open Tuesday to Sunday. Reserve a table if you'd like one ready when you arrive.
For more on coffee in beverages, see our journal piece on Malaysian kopi.
Frequently asked questions
What glass is the Peach Blossom served in?
A chilled coupe or rocks glass at Dissolved Solids. The drink is shaken hard and double-strained, with a dehydrated peach slice on the rim. A coupe shows the colour and the texture of the foam better. If you want it long, ask for it topped with soda in a rocks glass instead.
Can I substitute peach puree in the Peach Blossom?
White peach puree or a high-quality yellow peach puree both work. Out of season, frozen peach puree (made fresh and frozen in trays) is what we use. Canned peach is too sweet and loses the floral edge. Sakura syrup is harder to swap; rose syrup is the closest substitute, slightly more candied. Earl grey is non-negotiable for the structure.
How strong is the Peach Blossom?
Zero. The Peach Blossom is a non-alcoholic crafted beverage. The body comes from espresso and the structural bitterness from cold-brewed earl grey, so it drinks with cocktail weight rather than the thin feel of most mocktails. Suitable for drivers, pregnant guests, and anyone who wants a serious drink without alcohol.
Where can I order a Peach Blossom in PJ or KL?
This is a house signature at Dissolved Solids in Damansara Kim, 43-1 Jalan SS20/11, Petaling Jaya. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 15:00 to 01:00. WhatsApp +60 11-4008 7607. The peach puree and sakura syrup are made in-house and kept ready behind the bar. Soluble Solids in SS2 will mix one on request if the ingredients are stocked.
What food pairs with the Peach Blossom?
It drinks like dessert, so it pairs well with cheese boards, charcuterie, or as a finisher after a richer meal. The earl grey makes it a natural for shortbread, lemon tarts, or anything with bergamot already in it. Surprisingly good with mildly spiced food too, since the espresso bitterness rinses heat off the palate.