Ingredients
1/2 cup fresh peach slices
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 to 2 tablespoons peach jam or peach preserves
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 ounces bourbon
Ginger beer, for topping
Basil, for serving (optional)
Mocktail Version:
1/2 cup fresh peach slices
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 to 2 tablespoons peach jam or peach preserves
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup apple cider
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ginger beer, for topping
Basil, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- If desired, grill the peach slices for 2–3 minutes per side on a hot grill or grill pan for a smoky flavor.
- Fill a rocks glass with ice.
- In a cocktail shaker or jar, muddle together the peach slices, thyme, and lemon juice until the juices are released.
- Add the peach jam and bourbon (or apple cider and vanilla extract for mocktail), then shake or stir to combine.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass.
- Top with ginger beer and gently stir.
- Garnish with extra thyme or basil. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Grilling the peaches is optional but adds a smoky depth.
- Use good-quality ginger beer for a better flavor balance.
- You can prep the muddled mix in advance and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- Try using different herbs like rosemary or mint for variation.
- Adjust sweetness by changing the type or amount of jam.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 226
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
