Peach Mocktail with Thyme and Spicy Ginger Beer
For those hot summer days, cool down with this refreshing drink!
Servings: 1 Drink
Ingredients
Peach & Thyme Syrup (Makes Extra)
- 4 cups Ripe Peaches; about 6 chopped
- 8-10 Fresh Springs of Thyme
- 1 cup Water
- ⅓ cup Honey
Assembling the Drink
- 1½ oz Peach Thyme Syrup
- ¼ cup Light "spice" Ginger Beer use less or more depending on spice level
- Ice
- Topped with Tonic water
Instructions
Peach and Thyme Syrup
- In a saucepan add peaches, thyme, honey, and water
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally
- When the peaches have softened, use a masher to further breakdown the peaches
- Pour the mixture over a fine mesh sieve over a bowl. Using the back of a spoon, press down on the mixture to squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- Allow the syrup to cool completely before use.
Assembling the Drink
- In a 12oz glass add ice, peach syrup, and ginger beer, and top with tonic water
- Garnish with fresh thyme and fresh peach slices
Notes
Store leftover peach syrup in an air-tight container in the fridge. Keeps for a week.
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