Ginger Peach Sparkler (Printable version)
Light, bubbly peach and ginger blend perfect for warm days and festive occasions.
# 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
# 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 - Puree the peaches with lemon juice in a blender until completely smooth.
03 - Combine the peach puree and 1/4 cup ginger syrup in a pitcher. Stir thoroughly to incorporate.
04 - Fill four glasses with ice cubes. Distribute the peach-ginger mixture evenly, pouring 1/4 into each glass.
05 - Top each glass with 1/2 cup sparkling water, stirring gently to combine while maintaining carbonation.
06 - Decorate each glass with fresh peach slices and mint sprigs if desired.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- The fresh ginger heat cuts through sweet peaches in the most unexpected way
- It comes together in fifteen minutes flat but looks fancy enough for brunch
- You can make the syrup ahead and keep it in your fridge for instant refreshment
02 -
- The ginger syrup keeps in the fridge for two weeks so I always make extra
- Overripe peaches actually work better here because they puree into something sweeter and more intense
- Stir the sparkling water in gently or you will lose those beautiful bubbles too quickly
03 -
- Peach skin can make the puree slightly fuzzy so peel them thoroughly for the smoothest texture
- Freeze peach slices when they are in season and use them frozen instead of ice cubes
- A splash of prosecco turns this into the easiest spritz you will ever make