Ginger-Peach Fizz

This delightful concoction combines the natural sweetness of ripe peaches with the zesty kick of fresh ginger, all topped off with a refreshing seltzer fizz. It's the perfect beverage for a warm summer day or can be elevated with a splash of rum for a little after-dark indulgence.

Ginger-Peach Fizz

A refreshing ginger-peach soda with a delightful seltzer fizz, perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 tbsp minced fresh ginger
  • 1/4 very ripe peach, halved, pitted, and thinly sliced
  • 8 oz seltzer, chilled
  • 2 fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, bring 1/2 cup water, sugar, and ginger to a gentle simmer, stirring to dissolve sugar.
  2. Remove simple syrup from heat, cover, and let it steep for about 30 minutes.
  3. Pour syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl, pressing minced ginger against sieve with the back of a spoon to extract flavor. Discard ginger.
  4. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until well chilled.
  5. Evenly distribute peach slices in a tall glass and lightly press peaches with the back of a wooden spoon to release their juice.
  6. Pour about 2 tablespoons chilled syrup over peaches.
  7. Add ice cubes, then top with seltzer.
  8. Stir to distribute syrup, peach juice, and seltzer evenly.
  9. Garnish with 2 mint leaves.