Ginger Peach Sparkler (Print Version)
A bubbly blend of sweet peaches and spicy ginger creates this refreshing summer beverage.
# What You 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)
# How To Make:
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 Tips:
01 -
- The homemade ginger syrup puts anything store bought to shame
- It comes together in fifteen minutes flat, even with guests waiting
02 -
- Let that ginger syrup cool completely before mixing, otherwise it melts the ice too fast
- Blending overripe peaches makes them watery and sad, aim for just tender fruit
03 -
- Simmer the ginger for four minutes instead of three if you really want that heat
- Use room temperature peaches for the smoothest puree possible