Ginger Peach Sparkler (Print Version)
Refreshing bubbly drink with sweet peaches and zesty ginger.
# 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)
# Steps:
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 fresh ginger syrup elevates this above basic mocktails into something youd actually order at a nice restaurant
- It comes together in under 20 minutes but looks impressive enough for brunch guests
- You can adjust everything from sweetness to spice level to match your mood
02 -
- Overripe peaches actually work better here since they blend more easily into a smooth puree
- The ginger syrup keeps for weeks in the refrigerator and is fantastic in iced tea too
- Stir the sparkling water in very gently at the end to preserve as many bubbles as possible
03 -
- Grate a little extra fresh ginger directly into the pitcher if you want noticeable spice
- Add a drop of rose water or orange blossom water for a sophisticated Middle Eastern twist