Ginger Peach Sparkler (Printable version)
Sweet peaches meet zesty ginger in this bubbly summer drink.
# Ingredient list:
→ Fruit Base
01 - 2 large ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
→ Ginger Syrup
03 - 1/4 cup fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/2 cup water
→ To Serve
06 - 2 cups chilled sparkling water
07 - Ice cubes
08 - Peach slices and fresh mint for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Combine ginger, sugar, and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from heat, let cool, then strain out ginger slices.
02 - Blend peaches with lemon juice in a blender until completely smooth.
03 - Combine peach puree and 1/4 cup ginger syrup in a pitcher. Stir thoroughly to incorporate.
04 - Fill four glasses with ice cubes. Distribute peach-ginger mixture evenly among glasses.
05 - Top each glass with 1/2 cup sparkling water. Stir gently to combine flavors.
06 - Garnish with fresh peach slices and mint sprigs if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The homemade ginger syrup hits that perfect sweet spot between spicy and soothing
- Fresh peach puree tastes like sunshine in a glass, nothing like artificial flavoring
02 -
- Overripe peaches actually work better here because they are sweeter and more flavorful
- The ginger syrup keeps in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, so make extra
03 -
- Buy extra ginger and peel it all at once, then store the peeled pieces in the freezer
- If the peaches are not very sweet, add a tablespoon of honey to the puree