Ginger Peach Sparkler (Printer-friendly)
Light, bubbly peach and ginger drink perfect for warm weather entertaining.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 (optional)
# Directions:
01 - In a small saucepan, combine ginger, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Strain out the ginger slices.
02 - In a blender, puree the peaches with lemon juice until smooth.
03 - In a pitcher, combine the peach puree and 1/4 cup ginger syrup. Stir well.
04 - Fill four glasses with ice. Pour 1/4 of the peach-ginger mixture into each glass.
05 - Top each glass with 1/2 cup sparkling water, stirring gently to combine.
06 - Garnish with peach slices and fresh mint if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The fresh ginger brings this gentle warmth that lingers after each sip, making it more interesting than your average fruit drink.
- Its endlessly customizable and somehow manages to feel fancy enough for brunch while being casual enough for Tuesday afternoon reading.
02 -
- The ginger syrup keeps in the refrigerator for two weeks, and I secretly make triple batches to use in iced tea and cocktails later.
- Over blending the peaches can sometimes make the mixture oddly frothy, so pulse it a few times instead of running it continuously.
03 -
- Use your hands to rub the peach skins off after blanching them in boiling water for thirty seconds if you want to skip the peeling knife entirely.
- The ginger syrup tastes even better after sitting overnight, so make it the day before you plan to serve these for the deepest flavor possible.